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Introduction To Research Methods(Sost 202)  Question Paper

Introduction To Research Methods(Sost 202)  

Course:Education

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2012



TIME : 2 HOURS

Instruction:
Answer question one and any other two questions. Each question carry equal 20 marks
Question One
Why is research methods referred to as a scientific approach?
(10mks)
Differentiate between the following terms giving relevant examples.
Basic vs applied research
Inferential vs descriptive research
Theory vs hypothesis
Dependent vs independent variable
Probability vs non-probability sampling.
(10mks)

Question Two
After completing your undergraduate degree, you get hired as a research consultant in a business or education oriented NGO. On the date of your interview you are asked to justify the need to have a research and development (R&D) department in the firm. Giving relevant examples provide four main justifications you would propose during the interview process.
(12mks)
Discuss the four measurement scales in research giving relevant examples.
(8mks)

Question Three
Distinguish between quantitative and qualitative research.
(6mks)
Identify and explain seven sources of research problems.
(14mks)

Question Four
Discuss the five main elements in the methodology section of the research process.
(15mks)
Distinguish between reliability and validity as characteristics of a good measurement tool.
(5mks)

Question Five
State five tools/instruments used in research.
(5mks)
Explain the importance of each tool/instruments of research identified.
(15mks)






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