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Introduction To Research Methods(Sost 202) (Buss 423) Question Paper

Introduction To Research Methods(Sost 202) (Buss 423) 

Course:Education

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2013



TIME : 2 HOURS

Instructions:
Answer any four questions.
Write all your answers in the answer booklet provided.
Question One
Define the concept of research.
(3 marks)
Explain the methods of acquiring knowledge, scientific versus non-scientific.
(12 marks)

Question Two
Explain the properties of scientific research. (15 marks)

Question Three
Discuss the characteristics of a sound research. (15 marks)

Question Four
Discuss the purpose of research. (15 marks)

Question Five
Define the following terms. (15 marks)
Population
Sample
Sampling
Variable
Independent variable
Dependent variable
Intervening variable
Hypothesis
Null hypothesis
Data
Validity
Reliability
Theory
Conceptual framework
Parameter.

Question Six
Explain the three chapters of a research proposal (15 marks)
Chapter One: Introduction
Chapter Two: Literature Review
Chapter Three: Methodology.

Question Seven
Identify the primary and secondary data collection instrument and for each instrument highlighted make sure you cite one advantage and disadvantage for each instrument. (15 marks)

Question Eight
Discuss the ethical issues related to research.
Individual research
Concerning research subjects
Research process.
(15 marks)




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