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Sso 208: Basic Research Methods Question Paper

Sso 208: Basic Research Methods

Course:Bachelor Of Arts And Social Sciences

Institution: Catholic University Of Eastern Africa question papers

Exam Year:2015

THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN AFRICA
A. M. E. C. E. A
MAIN EXAMINATION
MAY-JULY 2015 TRIMESTER
FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
REGULAR PROGRAMME
SSO 208: BASIC RESEARCH METHODS
Duration 2 hrs
Instructions: Answer Questions ONE and any other TWO questions.
Q1.
a) Explain ways of identifying specific research problems. (10 marks)
b) Using TWO examples, explain the difference between independent variable and dependent variables. (10 marks)
c) Discuss qualities of a good research title. (10 marks)
Q2. Explain the following concepts as used in Research.
a) Population (4 marks)
b) Sample (4 marks)
c) Variable (4 marks)
d) Parameter (4 marks)
e) Statistic (4 marks)
Q3. Literature review is central in the success of scientific study. State and explain five purposes of literature review. (20 marks)
Q4. A researcher must be grounded in research design. Discuss four types of research design and clearly indicating the strength and weaknesses of each. (20 marks)
Q5. Explain in detail probability and non-probability sampling techniques. (20 marks)
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