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Bedu 312: Research Methods In Education Question Paper

Bedu 312: Research Methods In Education

Course:Bachelor Of Education

Institution: Mount Kenya University question papers

Exam Year:2013

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION 2012/2013
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

ANSWER QUESTION ONE AND ANY OTHER TWO:

1. a). Define the following terms;

¡). Research. (2 mks)

¡¡). Variable.(2 mks)

¡¡¡). Data. (2 mks)

b). Differentiate between the following terms;

¡). Everyday ways of knowing and scientific method. (2 mks)

¡¡). Alternative and null hypothesis. (2 mks)

¡¡¡). Basic and applied research. (5 mks)

c). Explain four no-scientific methods of acquiring knowledge. (8 mks)

d). State five objectives of carrying out research. (5 mks)

e). Highlight five data collection instruments in quantitative and qualitative research. (5 mks)

2. a). Describe the process of research in education. (10 mks)

b). What is the importance of carrying out literature review for study? (10 mks)

3. a). Explain the main features of qualitative research paradigm. (10 mks)

b). Discuss five probability sampling techniques in research methods. (10 mks)

4. a). Describe the criteria of a good research problem. (10 mks)

b). Explain the steps followed when conducting a casual - comparative research design. (10 mks)

5. You have been called upon to investigate on the impacts of drug abuse on the student''s performance in public secondary schools ion Thika District. Explain ethical issues you would put into consideration. (20 mks)

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