Geog 306: Research Methods In Geography Question Paper
Geog 306: Research Methods In Geography
Course:Bachelor Of Education Arts
Institution: Chuka University question papers
Exam Year:2013
CHUKA
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
THIRD YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (ARTS)
GEOG 306: RESEARCH METHODS IN GEOGRAPHY
STREAMS: B.ED (ARTS) Y3S1 TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: MONDAY 12/8/2013 8.30 A.M. – 10.30 A.M.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer question ONE and TWO others.
Sketch diagrams and illustrations should be used to support your answer whenever necessary.
1. (a) As a requirement for a course in research methods, you were asked to come
up with a research problem for your project. Describe how you would formulate the research problem. [20 marks]
(b) Examine the role research play in enhancing knowledge generation in the
contemporary world. [10 marks]
2. (a) Discuss the significance of literature review in any research work. [12 marks]
(b) Describe FOUR characteristics of a good research problem. [8 marks]
3. Discuss the general research process outlining the major chapters within a research thesis/project. [20 marks]
4. Evaluate common methods of collecting primary data pointing out the strengths and limitations of each. [20 marks]
5. (a) Examine the main steps in sample design procedure in research. [10 marks]
(b) Define the following concepts:
(i) Data analysis [2 marks]
(ii) Data processing [2 marks]
(iii) Variables [2 marks]
(iv) Measures of central tendency [2 marks]
(v) Standard deviation [2 marks]
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