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Introduction To Research(Sost 202) Question Paper

Introduction To Research(Sost 202) 

Course:Education And Pre-University

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2011



TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS Answer Question ONE and any Other TWO Questions

Question 1
a) Explain what is a research proposal and show the various components it has giving a relevant example in each case. (18marks)
b) Discuss the importance of research in a given country. (6marks)
c) Explain the properties of scientific research method. (6marks)

Question 2
a) Explain the purpose of literature review and the main sources of life stone (10marks)
b) Give FIVE challenges a researcher is likely to face in the research process. (5marks)

Question 3
a) Explain FIVE purposes of data collection. (5marks)
b) Give an advantage and disadvantage of each of the following research instruments.
i) Questionnaire
ii) Interview schedule
iii) Focused group discussion
iv) Observation schedule
v) Analysis of documents (10marks)

Question 4
a) Explain FOUR advantages of sampling. (4marks)
b) Highlight THREE ethical issues a researcher should be aware of. (3marks)
c) Explain FOUR challenges an educational researcher in Kenya is likely to face giving solutions to each problem. (8marks)






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