Aghe 351: Reserch Methods Question Paper
Aghe 351: Reserch Methods
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 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
AGHE 351: RESERCH METHODS
STREAMS: BSC. COMDEV Y3S2 TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: THURSDAY 25/4/2013 2.30 PM – 4.30 PM
INSTRUCTIONS:
ANSWER QUESTION ONE AND ANY OTHER TWO QUESTIONS
1. (a) Define:
(i) Research
(ii) Sample
(iii) Population [6 Marks]
(b) Distinguish between experimental research and comparative research. [4 Marks]
(c) (i) State five characteristics of a research process. [5 Marks]
(ii) Identify three types of data collection methods and state two advantages
and disadvantages of each. [15 Marks]
2. Briefly discuss the following types of research.
(i) Applied Research
(ii) Correlational Research
(iii) Experimental Research
(iv) Descriptive Research
(v) Evaluative Research. [20 Marks]
3. (a) (i) Define the following terms of measures. Mean, Mode and Median.
[3 Marks]
(ii) Identify the components of scientific knowledge. [5 Marks]
(b) Using examples explain the terms;
(i) Dependent variable
(ii) Independent variable
(iii) Intervening variable. [12 Marks]
4. Describe the components of a Research proposal. [20 Marks]
5. (a) (i) Identify two categories of inferential methods of analysis. [2 Marks]
(ii) Give 3 examples in each category in (a) (i) above. [6 Marks]
(iii) State two advantages of one category over the other. [2 Marks]
(b) Outline the parts of a Research Proposal. [10 Marks]
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