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Introduction To Research Methods C(Sost 202) Question Paper

Introduction To Research Methods C(Sost 202) 

Course:Education

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2012



TIME : 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS:
Question One
Cite the differences and give examples of each. (20 marks)
Theoretical vs. conceptual framework

Probability vs. non-probability sampling
Reliability vs. validity
Norminal scale vs. interval scale
Null vs. alternate hypothesis.

Question Two
Describe the steps in a research process stating the key issues that should be addressed in each of the questions. (20 marks)

Question Three
Identify ethical and logistical issues that a researcher should consider in research. (10 marks)
What are the characteristics of a good research hypothesis?
(6 marks)

Literature review is the first step in research do you agree or disagree?
(4 marks)

Question Four
Discuss four main indicators of a good literature review.
(8 marks)
Discuss four measurement scales used in operationalizing of the variables.
(8 marks)
Compare and contrast questionnaires and interview as research instruments.
(4 marks)

Question Five
Discuss the five main elements involved in the methodology section of a research proposal.
(10 marks)
Discuss the characteristics or qualities of good research objectives.

(10 marks)






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