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Eape 706:Research Methods Question Paper

Eape 706:Research Methods

Course:Master Of Education In Management

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2010

INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer Question One and any other TWO questions.
Q.1 (a) Define the following terms: Basic Research, Experimental Research, Hypothesis, Probability sampling, Target population. [5 marks]
(b) Using suitable examples differentiate independent variable from dependent variable. [4 marks]
(c) Briefly explain why researchers use the library. [4 marks]
(d) What is primary data? [2 marks]
(e) State four considerations you should take into account when constructing a questionnaire. [6 marks]
(f) Explain the benefits of research to education. [6 marks]
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(g) Write the following information as it would appear under references per the APA guidelines:
(i) Farrant J S Principles and Practice of Education, Longman, London 1984 [1½ marks]
(ii) Ogumiji F K 1984 Nigeria, Longman, Education Measurement and evaluation. [1½ marks]
Q.2 (i) Discuss the various sources of research topics. [5 marks]
(ii) Discuss issues/criteria you would put into consideration in selecting a research/problem. [10 marks]
Q.3 Select a research problem related to an area in Educational Administration. For the problem: [15 marks]
(i) State the title
(ii) Write a brief statement of the problem
(iii) State the purpose
(iv) State objective of the study
(v) State the research questions
Q.4 By use of the relevant examples, discuss the following sampling methods. [15 marks]
(i) Random sampling
(ii) Stratified sampling
(iii) Cluster sampling
(iv) Purposive sampling
(v) Snowball sampling
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