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Clis 117: Research Methodology Question Paper

Clis 117: Research Methodology

Course:Bachelor Of Library And Information Science

Institution: Catholic University Of Eastern Africa question papers

Exam Year:2014

THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN AFRICA
A. M. E. C. E. A
MAIN EXAMINATION
MAY-JULY 2014 TRIMESTER
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
CLIS 117: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Duration 2 hrs
Instructions: Answer Questions ONE and any other TWO questions.
Q1.
a) “Any viable research should be based on a specific research problem and be guided by well stated research objectives”. Define the term “research problem” and explain why you consider it important to formulate research objectives in a research undertaking. (7 marks)
b) Describe the process you would use to identify a good research problem. (8 marks)
c) Outline five characteristics of a good research problem. (5 marks)
d) Make a critique of the role of literature review in process planning a research study. (10 marks)
Q2.
a) Briefly describe the procedure which you would use when reviewing literature. (8 marks)
b) “A variable is defined as a characteristic that has two or more mutually exclusive values of properties”. Using relevant examples differentiate between dependent and independent variables. (4 marks)
c) Explain what is meant by research design? (4 marks)
d) Why would you opt for a survey design in carrying library and information science research. (4 marks)
Q3.
a) “The centre of a research project in the sampling process”. Briefly discuss why is important to carry out sampling. (5 marks)
b) In which circumstances would you use non-probability sampling techniques? (5 marks)
c) What are the key advantages of using simple random sampling in research design? (5 marks)
d) What is rationale and characteristics of a good hypothesis? (5 marks)
Q4.
a) What is scientific research? (2 marks)
b) State five characteristics of the scientific research method. (10 marks)
c) Michael Best believes that “the birth of a good research lies with good research proposal”. Explain the purpose of writing a research proposal. (3 marks)
d) Explain the following characteristics of research instruments and show their relationship:
i. Validity
ii. Reliability (5 marks)
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