Engl 711: General &Amp; Linguistic Research Techniques Question Paper
Engl 711: General &Amp; Linguistic Research Techniques
Course:Master Of Arts In English
Institution: Chuka University question papers
Exam Year:2013
CHUKA
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF
MASTER OF ARTS (ENGLISH)
ENGL 711: GENERAL & LINGUISTIC RESEARCH TECHNIQUES
STREAMS: M.A (ENGLISH) TIME: 3 HOURS
DAY/DATE: TUESDAY 13/8/2013 8.30 A.M. – 11.30 A.M.
INSTRUCTIONS:
• Answer any four Questions.
• ALL questions carry equal marks.
QUESTION ONE:
(a) Explain the relationship between:
(i) Research and theory [4 marks]
(ii) Research validity and reliability [4 marks]
(b) Discuss the importance of literature review in linguistic research. [7 marks]
QUESTION TWO:
(a) (i) Identify a research topic in your area of study. [2 marks]
(ii) Write a one paragraph problem statement. [3 marks]
(iii) Write four specific objectives for your study. [4 marks]
(iv) Discuss any two main variables in your study. [2 marks]
(b) Explain how both qualitative and quantitative methods can be combined in data
analysis. [4 marks]
QUESTION THREE:
With adequate examples in general and linguistic research explain the importance of the following:
(i) Theoretical framework [4 marks]
(ii) Research design [4 marks]
(iii) Sampling procedures [4 marks]
(iv) Piloting [3 marks]
QUESTION FOUR:
Describe any four research instruments used in linguistic research highlighting the following:
(i) Their strengths and weaknesses
(ii) Specific linguistic areas where each would apply [15 marks]
QUESTION FIVE:
Write short notes on:
(i) The relationship between research and science
(ii) Data analysis and presentation
(iii) Relationship between general and linguistic research [15 marks]
QUESTION SIX:
(a) State the differences between a sample and a population. [5 marks]
(b) Discuss strategies that one would use for effective proposal/thesis defence. [5 marks]
(c) Discuss factors that should be considered while choosing a research topic. [5 marks]
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