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Research Methodology Question Paper

Research Methodology

Course:Project Planning And Management

Institution: Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University Of Science And Technology question papers

Exam Year:2013

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JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2012/2013
FIRST YEAR FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE
DEGREE OF MASTER ARTS IN PROJECT PLANNING
(KISUMU LEARNING CENTRE)
COURSE CODE: APP 804
COURSE TITLE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
DATE: 17/4/2013 TIME: 9.00-12.00NOON
INSTRUCTIONS:
??This paper has five questions
??Answer question 1(Compulsory) and any other two questions
??Write all answers in the answer booklet provided

Q1. (a) Discuss the importance of theoretical and conceptual frame works in research [6Marks]

(b) Identify and discuss any five (5) factors which must be considered when selecting a suitable data collection method: [10Marks]

(c) Explain the difference between Simple Random Sampling and Stratified
Random Sampling highlighting when it may be appropriate to use each type of sampling [4Marks]

Q2. (a) “So many research questions are possible that it is more of a challenge to specify what does not qualify as a research question than to specify what does.” Discuss this statement in the context of the characteristics of a good research question. [10marks]

(b) Explain three factors that would influence the choice of a research design for your research problem/question. [6 Marks]

(c) Outline the advantages and disadvantages of the following research designs. [4Marks]
i) Case study and Representative
ii) Cross sectional and Longitudinal

Q3. (a) ‘Literature review should be understood as an opportunity rather than an onerous task’ Discuss. [10Marks]

(b) (i) Discuss the ingredients of a good/successful literature review
[5Marks]

ii) Discuss the importance of using proper citations and bibliography (referencing) in your research [5Marks]

Q4. (a) ‘The usual way of differentiating types of interview is by the degree of structure imposed on their format’. Discuss any three types of interviews based on their structure. [6Marks]

(b) Discuss important guidelines you need to follow when developing questions to be included in a questionnaire or interview schedule/guide
[9Marks]

(c) Describe the step-by-step guide to running a focus group discussion based on a five-stage model [5Marks]

Q5. (a) Differentiate a sampling frame from a sample size [4Marks]

(b) You are considering conducting a postal survey of the public in your local area using a simple random sample design. A pilot study indicates that the response rate is likely to be around 25 per cent. Should you consider conducting a quota sample instead? What are the factors that would influence your decision one way or the other? [10Marks]

(c) You have conducted a face-to-face household survey and gathered a lot of data. How might you go about managing and analyzing the data you have collected? [6Marks]

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