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Knom 703- Research Methods Question Paper

Knom 703- Research Methods

Course:Master Of Knowledge Management

Institution: Kisii University question papers

Exam Year:2011

KISII UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

FIRST YEAR EXAMINATIONS FOR THE AWARD OF THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT.

SECOND SEMESTER 2010/2011
(JUNE 2011)

KNOM 703- RESEARCH METHODS

STREAM: KNOM Y1 S1 TIME: 3 HOURS

DAY: SATURDAY, 9.00 – 12.00 P.M DATE: 25/06/2011

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Do not write anything on this question paper.
2. Answer question ONE and any TWO from the remaining questions.

QUESTION ONE

a. Do terms Qualitative and Quantitative research play some role in academic research? (6 marks)

b. With examples, examine the methods of clssification by Research. (14 marks)

c. Distinguish the following terminologies as used in a research process;

i. Dissertation and thesis. (4 marks)

ii. Deductive, inductive and scientific methods (6 marks)

QUESTION TWO

a. What is the role of investigation in a research process? (2 marks)

b. Examine the three qualities of investigation. (6 marks)

c. Explain the term Research proposal (2 marks)

QUESTION THREE

A good and effective post graduate candidate must understand the topic of choice for his/her project undertaking.
Justify with examples the criteria for selecting the right research topic. (10 marks)

QUESTION FOUR

a. Explain the term Research Ethics (1 mark)

b. With the help of examples, distinguish the three broad categories of ethical issues in research. (6 marks)

c. Distingush the term 'topic' problem and thesis. (3 marks)

QUESTION FIVE

a. Examine the two commonly used types of research hypothesis. Justify with examples. (6 marks)

b. Explain the purpose of Literature Review in Research. (4 marks)

QUESTION SIX

a. What is Research Design ? (1 marks)

b. Explain the purpose of a good Research design. (2 marks)

c. Citing their relevance in a research process, explain the following terms;

i. Random sampling method (2 marks)

ii. Statistical package of social sciences (2 marks)

iii. Inferential and f-Tests (3 marks)

Knom 703- Research Methods Question Paper

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