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Principles Of Research Methods  Question Paper

Principles Of Research Methods  

Course:Bachelor Of Environmental Studies

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009



KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
(COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)

ECD: 302: PRINCIPLES OF RESEARCH METHODS

DATE:
Monday 7th September 2009

TIME: 11.00am-1.00pm

INSTRUCTIONS

Answer question ONE and any other TWO questions

1.
a)
Explain the meaning and purpose of scientific research. [15marks]
b)
Identify and discuss major components of a research design. [15marks]
2.
Using hypothetical data, illustrate how multi-stage sampling as a complex random sampling procedure is conducted. [20marks]
3.
Discuss the basic attributes of a research problem. [20marks]
4.
Discuss major ethical and logistical issues in research. [20marks]
5.
Distinguish between a sample and sampling frame on one hand and a sampling unit and population on the other. [20marks]






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