Research Methods(Educ 310) Question Paper
Research Methods(Educ 310)
Course:Education
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2012
TIME : 2 HOURS
Instruction:
Answer question one and any other two questions.
Question One
MAVUKO ACADEMY
Complaints have been raised that Mavuko Academy has failed to achieve its past glory. Despite the posting of a new head teacher, who is recognized for his achievement records, cases of learner-teacher conflicts, absenteeism and poor academic performance are on the rise. The board of Governors. (B.O.G) are aware that you are undertaking advocational research at Kenya Methodist University. You have therefore been requested to interview some of the individuals at the academy, prepare a report and forward to the B.O.G in a week’s time.
Required.
Indicate a suitable title from the report.
(2mks)
Identify any two categories of respondents that will be interviewed any why.
(4mks)
State any four objectives that will be addressed in the report. (4mks)
Highlight any three challenges you are likely to encounter while collecting information and how they will be addressed.
(6mks)
Differentiate the following
General and specific objectives
Significance and scope of the study
Target and sample
Descriptive and experimental research Design
Quantitative and qualitative analysis
Stratified and quota sampling
Questionnaire and observation.
(14mks)
Question Two
Literature review is essential in educational research. Discuss. (15mks)
Question Three
Briefly explain the term "Focus Group Discussion" and discuss its advantage in research. (15mks)
Question Four
Differentiate probability and non probability sampling and highlight four types of non probability sampling. (15mks)
Question Five
"Educational research is a systematic process." Briefly discuss any five factors that justify the statement. (15mks)
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