Educ 214:Research Methods And Statistics November 2008 Question Paper
Educ 214:Research Methods And Statistics November 2008
Course:Bachelor Of Education Science
Institution: Kabarak University question papers
Exam Year:2008
KABARAK UNIVERSITY
EXAMINATIONS
2008/2009 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
SCIENCE
COURSE CODE: EDUC 214
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Answer all the questions
2. Read each question carefully before you start answering it.
3. Marks for each question are indicated in parentheses at the end of
each question.
1. Define or explain the following terms:
a) Research
b) Theory
c) Randomization
d) Validity (20 Marks)
2. Distinguish between:
a) Population
b) Variable and constant
c) True experimental research design and expost factor research design
d) Random selection and random assignment
e) Research proposal and research report
(22 Marks)
3. a) State four (4) reasons why we conduct research (10 Marks)
b) Name and explain any three (3) types of research (9 Marks)
4. a) Name and explain the steps in the research process (12 Marks)
b) Explain each of the following tools as used in research
i) Interview schedule
ii) Rating Scale
iii) Questionnaire
iv) Observing schedule
(19 Marks)
5. How would you judge whether a research activity has been done rightly (12 Marks)
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