Kcu501;Research Methods And Scientific Writing Question Paper
Kcu501;Research Methods And Scientific Writing
Course:Master Of Science
Institution: Kenyatta University question papers
Exam Year:2012
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2011/2012
OPEN, DISTANCE AND e-LEARNING
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF
SCIENCE (AGRICULTURE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY)
KCU 501:
RESEARCH METHODS AND SCIENTIFIC WRITING
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DATE: SUNDAY, 18TH DECEMBER 2011
TIME: 2.00 P.M. – 5.00 P.M.
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer Question ONE and any other THREE Questions .
1.
a)
Distinguish between the following:
i)
Basic and action research.
(2 marks)
ii)
Justification and significance of research.
(2 marks)
iii)
Concrete and Abstract Variables
(2 marks)
iv)
Case study and content analysis.
(2 marks)
v)
Casual comparative and Correlational research
(2 marks)
b)
Explain the three types of hypotheses.
(6 marks)
c)
In the research process objectives drives the study. Briefly explain this
statement.
(4 marks)
d)
Explain the difference between internal and external validity of data in
research.
(4 marks)
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e)
Explain the meaning of ethnography.
(2 marks)
f)
With examples, explain why active voice is preferred in scientific writing.
(2 marks)
g)
Explain two disadvantages of using un-structured questions in a questionnaire
for data collection.
(2 marks)
2.
a)
Differentiate between probability and non probability sampling.
(2 marks)
b)
Discuss four methods used in sampling.
(8 marks)
3.
a)
Explain objectives of on farm experimentation.
(5 marks)
b)
Briefly discuss different types of on farm trials and explain their applicability
in collecting biophysical and socio-economic data.
(5 marks)
4.
With examples, explain five principles in scientific writing.
(10 marks)
5.
A graduate student in second year of study has completed data collection and writing
thesis. In addition the student has written a journal paper out of the research work
and wishes to submit to peer reviewed journal. Discuss what reviewers of this paper
are likely to look for in abstract and results and discussions section.
(10 marks)
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