Education Research Methods(Educ 310) Question Paper
Education Research Methods(Educ 310)
Course:Education And Pre-University
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2011
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS Answer any THREE Questions
Question 1
a) State THREE characteristics of a ‘good’ research. (3marks)
b) Explain the advantages of sampling in research. (6marks)
c) Explain the process of undertaking a scientific research. (6marks)
d) State and explain any TWO probability sampling techniques. (5marks)
Question 2
a) Define the following terms as used in research.
i) A sample. (2marks)
ii) Population (2marks)
iii) Questionnaires (2marks)
b) Interviews and questionnaires are the most widely used instruments in data collection. Discuss their merits and demerits in scientific research. (8marks)
c) Explain the major consideration when using questionnaires as a data collection Instrument. (6marks)
Question 3
a) State and explain any THREE characteristics of a good scientific research project. (6marks)
b) What are the key sections of a methodology chapter of a research proposal? Explain their importance in the proposal document. (14marks)
Question 4
a) Describe TWO sources of information in literature review. (2marks)
b) Distinguish between internal and external validity. (4marks)
c) Explain in details, the importance of literature review in a research proposal. (14marks)
Question 5
a) State and explain the FOUR levels of measurement. (6marks)
b) State and explain in details, the major chapters of a research proposal as discussed in class. (14marks)
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