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Research Methods Question Paper

Research Methods

Course:Master Of Arts In Music

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2010

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF MUSICAL ARTS
MUS 500: RESEARCH METHODS
DATE: Wednesday 14th April 2010 TIME: 9.00a.m – 12.00p.m
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INSTRUCTIONS: Answer ALL questions in Section A and any other TWO in Section B

SECTION A
1. A good Research Project is often determined by its ability to establish relationship between key variables. Discuss the significance of this statement in a musical context with reference to the following:
i) Corroboration of data

ii) Research Objectives

iii) Theoretical Framework

iv) Statement of the Problem [16 marks]

2. A researcher is curious to investigate students’ performance preference in either African or Western idioms during recital presentation in a Music Department.
i) Justify with examples details of an appropriate research design for such a study

ii) Discuss any two sampling techniques that would be used in this study

iii) What research instruments would effectively facilitate collection of data in such study? [12 marks]

3. Outline at least three significant roles of the Introductory Chapter of a Research Proposal. [12 marks]

SECTION B
4. In what ways does the experimental research design favour physical sciences over the social sciences in terms of achieving “definite proof”. [10 marks]

5. Outline at least TWO steps in formulating an effective Literature Review for a Research Project. [10marks]

6. Identify two areas of research which would be of most value to you in your profession as a trained musician.
i) Give reasons as to why the areas should receive priority.

ii) Provide a summary of the Thesis Statement for each case. [10marks]

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