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Research Methods Question Paper

Research Methods

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Electronics

Institution: South Eastern Kenya University question papers

Exam Year:2

SOUTH EASTERN KENYA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2016/2017
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR SCIENCE IN ELECTRONICS
ELC 304: RESEARCH METHODS
8TH DECEMBER, 2016 TIME:10.30-12.30 P.M
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
This paper consists of FIVE questions.
Answer question ONE and any other TWO questions.
Question ONE carries 30 mark while the other TWO questions carry 20 marks
each
QUESTION ONE (COMPULSORY) (30 MARKS)
(a). Define the following terms.
(i). Research (2 marks)
(ii). Research methods (2 marks)
(iii). Research methodology (2 marks)
(b). Explain any four qualities of a good research. (4 marks)
(c). Objectives are the goals you set out to attain in your study. Explain any three
characteristics of a well stated objective. (3 marks)
(d). Explain the advantages and disadvantages of using journals for literature review over
books. (4 marks)
(e). Differentiate between a concept and a variable. (3 marks
(f). Explain any two characteristics of a good hypothesis. (4 marks)
(g). Processing of data implies editing, coding, classification and tabulation. Explain briefly
any three operations pointing out the significance of each in context of research study.
(6 marks)
QUESTION TWO (20 MARKS)

(a). Briefly explain any five types of research. (10 marks)
(b). Selecting a research problem is the foundation of research. Chronologically outline the
steps that should be followed in selecting a research problem. (10 marks)
QUESTION THREE (20 MARKS)

(a). Explain the importance of a literature review in research. (10 marks)
(b). Measurement is the central to any research inquiry. State and explain the types of
measurement scales. (10 marks)

QUESTION FOUR (20 MARKS)
(a). Define the term research design. (2 marks)
(b). Explain the three basic principles of any research design. (9 marks)
(c). Explain any three methods of data collection. (9 marks)

QUESTION FIVE (20 MARKS)
(a). Define the following terms
(i). Mean deviation (1 marks)
(ii). Standard deviation (1 marks)
(iii). Skewness (1 marks)
(iv). Regression (1 marks)
(b). Explain three importance of standard error in analysis. (6 marks)
(c). Explain the steps to be followed in report writing. (10 marks)

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