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Aec406: Field And Laboratory Experimentation Question Paper

Aec406: Field And Laboratory Experimentation

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Dryland Agriculture

Institution: South Eastern Kenya University question papers

Exam Year:2014

SOUTH EASTERN KENYA UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2014/2015

FOURTH YEAR THIRD SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN DRYLAND AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE

AEC406: FIELD AND LABORATORY EXPERIMENTATION

DATE: 15TH APRIL, 2015 TIME: 1.30-3.30PM
INSTRUCTIONS:

• Answer ALL Questions in Section A and ANY TWO (2) questions in Section B.
• Start each question on a fresh page of your booklet.
• Write the number of the question at the top of the page.

SECTION A: Answer ALL Questions
QUESTION 1
a) Using examples describe two sources of data when writing a proposal for funding
(3 marks)
b) Expound on three key considerations when stating the problem (3 marks)
QUESTION 2
Explain the following
a) Experimental error (3 marks)
b) Experimental closure (3 marks)
QUESTION 3
Using examples distinguish between mission oriented research and basic research (6 marks)

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QUESTION 4
a) Discuss briefly three major benefits of an equipment maintenance program (6 marks)
QUESTION 5
Describe the following
a) Independent variable (3 marks)
b) Dependent variable (3 marks)

SECTION B: Answer any TWO questions
QUESTION 1
Discuss the following research designs (20 marks)
a) Completely randomized design (5 marks)
b) Randomized Complete Block Design (5 marks)
c) Latin square (5 marks)
d) Solomon four group design (5 marks)
QUESTION 2
Discuss the following steps in field experimentation
a) Problem identification (5 marks)
b) Development of objectives (5 marks)
c) Development of research hypothesis (5 marks)
d) Data collection (5 marks)
QUESTION 3
Discuss how to minimize the effects of soil and topography on field experimental results
(20 marks)

Aec406: Field And Laboratory Experimentation Question Paper

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