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Ins 302: Research Methods Question Paper

Ins 302: Research Methods

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Information Science

Institution: Moi University question papers

Exam Year:2015

MOI UNIVERSITY
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2014/2015 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOURTH YEAR FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION
FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
IN
INFORMATION SCIENCES
COURSE CODE: INS 302
COURSE TITLE: RESEARCH METHODS
DATE: 9TH APRIL, 2015 TIME: 9.00 A.M. – 11.15 A.M.

INSTRUCTION TO CANDIDATES
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MOI UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF INFORMATION SCIENCES
FIRST SEMESTER 2014/2015 ACADEMIC YEAR EXAMINATIONS
COURSE CODE: INS 302
COURSE TITLE: RESEARCH METHODS TIME: 2 Hrs 15 Mins
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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:
• Answer any THREE questions
• All questions carry equal marks [20 marks]

1.Distinguish between the following terms as used in research:
(i) Aim and Specific objectives
(ii) Basic research and applied research
(iii) Problem statement and research questions
(iv) Population and sample [20 marks]
2.
(a) Explain any FOUR common reasons for conducting research [10 marks]
(b) Examine the factors that are likely to influence the choice of a research problem [10 marks]
3.
(a) What is a research proposal? [4 marks]
(b) Explain the essential components of a research proposal [8 marks]
(c) Examine the significance of a research proposal [8 marks]
4.
(a) Differentiate between questionnaire and interview methods of data collection. [6 marks]
(b) State:
(i) Two advantages and two disadvantages of questionnaires [4 marks]
(ii) Two advantages and two disadvantages of the use of interviews in data collection [4 marks]
(c) Explain how observation can be used as a technique of data collection highlighting its merits and demerits [6 marks]
(d) Show how a good research design contributes to a successful research project.
5.
(a) Explain what is meant by the term sampling as used in research [5 marks]
(b) Discuss any FOUR types od sampling techniques illustrating your answer with relevant examples [15 marks]
6.Discuss the key components of a research report highighting the significance of each [20nmarks]

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