Mars 536 :Advanced Research Methods Question Paper
Mars 536 :Advanced Research Methods
Course:Master Of Arts In Religious Studies
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2013
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
END OF TRIMESTER EXAMINATION FOR
MASTER OF ARTS IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES, AUGUST, 2013
UNIT TITLE : ADVANCED RESEARCH METHODS
UNIT CODE : MARS 536
TIME: 3 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer any three questions
Question One
Discuss the differences between the following types of research (20 Marks)
Descriptive and Analytical research
Quantitative and Qualitative research
Question Two
Critically discuss the importance of research in the field in religious studies (20 marks)
Question Three
Describe the following terms and state how they are used in research
Research methodology
Research design
Target population
Research instruments
Question Four
Discuss how you would carry out sample design when doing your MA thesis research (20 marks)
Question Five
Explain the importance of the statement of the problem, objectives and research questions in thesis writing (20 marks)
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