Epsc 224: Research Methods In Education Question Paper
Epsc 224: Research Methods In Education
Course:Bachelor Of Education (Science) & Bacheor Of Education (Arts)
Institution: Chuka University question papers
Exam Year:2013
CHUKA
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
SECOND YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (SCIENCE) &
BACHEOR OF EDUCATION (ARTS)
EPSC 224: RESEARCH METHODS IN EDUCATION
STREAMS: B.ED (SCI), B.ED (ARTS) Y2S1 TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: WEDNESDAY 7/8/2013 8.30 A.M. – 10.30 A.M.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer all questions.
1. (a) State four reasons why researchers undertake educational research. [4 marks]
(b) Briefly explain two types of educational research based on philosophical foundation. [6 marks]
2. (a) Outline four ethical issues that must be observed in educational research.
[4 marks]
(b) Highlight any three critical conditions that must be considered when selecting
a research problem. [6 marks]
3. (a) Define the term hypothesis and give an example stated in null format.
[4 marks]
(b) State six qualities of a good hypothesis. [6 marks]
4. (a) Distinguish between the following pairs of terms as applied in educational
Research:
(i) Pretest-posttest and time series research designs. [4 marks]
(ii) Variable and attribute. [4 marks]
(b) Explain four reasons why it is important to conduct literature review in research.
[12 marks]
5. (a) Briefly explicate four essential conditions of a good sample. [8 marks]
(b) Discuss any three probability sampling methods that can be adopted in educational research. [12 marks]
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