Soci 308: Methods Of Social Research Question Paper
Soci 308: Methods Of Social Research
Course:Bachelor Of Science In Community Development
Institution: Chuka University question papers
Exam Year:2013
CHUKA
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
THIRD YEAR EXAMINATIONS FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
SOCI 308: METHODS OF SOCIAL RESEARCH
STREAMS: BSC (COMDEV) Y2S2 TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: FRIDAY 19/4/2013 11.30 AM – 1.30 PM
INSTRUCTIONS:
QUESTION ONE
(a) Write short explanatory notes on the following types of research;
(i) Descriptive research [5 Marks]
(ii) Applied research [5 Marks]
(iii) Qualitative research. [5 Marks]
(b) Briefly describe the following survey methods of collecting primary data:
(i) Observation [5 Marks]
(ii) Structured interview schedule [5 Marks]
(iii) Schedules using questionnaire. [5 Marks]
QUESTION TWO
(a) Describe four major roles of research [8 Marks]
(b) Describe four characteristics of scientific research method. [12 Marks]
QUESTION THREE
(a) Explain the meaning of the term “research design”. [5 Marks]
(b) Briefly describe five features of a good research design. [15 Marks]
QUESTION FOUR
(a) Explain the meaning of the term “research problem’ [5 Marks]
(b) Briefly discuss five important considerations that a researcher must take into account in
selecting a research problem. [15 Marks]
QUESTION FIVE
(a) Elaborate five key steps in developing a sample design. [10 Marks]
(b) Briefly describe five characteristics of a good sample design. [10 Marks]
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