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Alt 500: Research Methodology Question Paper

Alt 500: Research Methodology

Course:Bachelor Of Arts And Social Sciences

Institution: Catholic University Of Eastern Africa question papers

Exam Year:2015

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THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN AFRICA
MAIN EXAMINATION
AUGUST
–
DECEMBER 2015
TRIMESTER
FACULTY OF
ARTS
AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
REGULAR PROGRAMME
ALT 500 / B
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PHL 100 / HST 500 / MDS 508 / MPM 501: RESEARCH
METHODOLOGY
Date:
DECEMBER
2015
Duration:
3
Hours
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer ANY
FOUR
Question
s
Q1.
With the aid of one research paradigm, discuss the relationship between
o
ntology, epistemology and methodology.
(15 marks)
Q2.
Discuss THREE challenges that a university student may face when writing a
literature review. Suggest possible solutions in
each case.
(15 marks)
Q3.
In your opinion, how do ex post facto and case study designs differ?
(15 marks)
Q4.
a)
What is qualitative research?
b)
With illustrations, analyze the key approaches in qualitative research.
(15 marks)
Q5.
Critically examine
the main data collection methods used in qualitative research.
(15 marks)
Q6.
With appropriate illustrations, critically assess the notions of ‘rights of the
researcher’ and ‘responsibility to science’ as dimension of social research ethics.
(15 marks)
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