Research Methods Question Paper

Research Methods

Course:Economics

Institution: Magan College question papers

Exam Year:2012

ECO 218 RESEARCH METHODS
SECOND YEAR EXAM FOR 2012/2013
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer Any Four Questions; All Questions Carry Equal Marks
Question One
a)Define the following economic concepts
Research (2 marks)
Population (2 marks)
Sample (2 marks)
b)Critically analyze the factors to consider when writing the statement of a problem of a research proposal. (10 marks)
c)Discuss the importance of research questions in a research proposal (9 marks)
Question Two
a)State and explain any two approaches used in research methods (8 marks)
b)Discuss the various components/sections of a research report (15 marks)
c)Explain the meaning of the term hypothesize as used in research (2 marks)
Question Three
a)State and discuss any four methods of sampling designs (12 marks)
b)Evaluate any three types of research citing their advantages and their disadvantages (13 marks)
Question Four
The following is a research for a second year student in Moi University.
“Factors influencing the rise of inflation in the Kenyan economy. A case of Eldoret Municipality, Uasin Gishu County: Kenya”
a)State the broad objective and any two specific objectives from the research topic. (7 marks)
b)State any two research questions from the research topic. (5 marks)
c)State any two hypotheses from the research topic (5 marks)
d)Develop the problem statement from the above research topic (8 marks)
Question Five
a)In writing a research proposal, literature review is a very important chapter. Explain the purpose of literature review in any research project. (15 marks)
b)Briefly discuss any four ways of data presentation in a research project (10 marks)
Question Six
a)Highlight and explain the basic components of the research methodology chapter in any research project (10 marks)
b)State and explain any four tools which can be used in data collection when carrying out a research, citing their advantages and disadvantages. (15 marks)

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