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Introduction To Research Methods Question Paper

Introduction To Research Methods

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Tourism Studies

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2010

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
INSTITUTE OF OPEN LEARNING
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS IN TOURISM
STUDIES
TSA 202:
INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH METHODS
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DATE: FRIDAY 19TH FEBRUARY 2010

TIME: 2.00 P.M. ? 4.00 P.M.
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer QUESTION 1 and any other TWO questions.
1.
Write short notes on the following: (30 marks)
a)
Sample and population
b)
Descriptive Statistics and Inferential Statistics
c)
Continuous and discrete data
d)
Independent and dependent variables
e)
Deductive reasoning and inductive reasoning
2.
a)
What is research? n(4 marks)
b)
Explain the following types of sampling. (16 marks)
i)
Simple Random Sampling
ii)
Systematic Sampling
iii)
Stratified Random Sampling
iv)
Cluster Sampling
3.
Given the dataset below, calculate the mean, the median and the mode. Show your workings. 4, 6, 8, 6, 7, 8, 8. (20 marks)
4.
a)
State four types of data collection methods used in research. (4 marks)
b)
Explain any six reasons why statistical methods are significant in research. n(16 marks)
5.
Discuss the steps of conducting research as suggested by John Dewey. (20 marks)
6.
a)
What is measurement as used in research? (4 marks)
b)
Explain the four levels of measurement. n(16 marks)