Ahs 2312:Reseach Methodology Question Paper
Ahs 2312:Reseach Methodology
Course:Bachelor Of Crop Protection
Institution: Meru University Of Science And Technology question papers
Exam Year:2013
QUESTION ONE – (30 MARKS)
Meru county has resolved in eradicating poverty increase food security and empower farmers regimes, time of production, pests and diseases related problems in the area. You have been contacted by the Meru county government to establish NERICA rice production requirements for high yields in the county.
Using the above hypothetical information, answer the following questions;
a) What would be the best possible title for your research ( 3 marks) b) Identify five (5) research areas and state the purposes of each research area. ( 10 Marks) c) Identify two dependent variables and three independent variables. ( 3 Marks) d) State four objectives that would guide your research. ( 4 Marks) e) State one alternative hypothesis and two null hypothesis ( 3 Marks) f) Give the assumptions and delimitations of your research ( 4 Marks) g) Explain the kind of information you would need to review from the literature for this research ( 3 Marks)
QUESTION TWO ( 20 MARKS)
a) Explain the differences between quantitative and qualitative research methodologies ( 10 Marks) b) Highlight the key parts of a research process ( 10 Marks)
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QUESTION THREE ( 20 MARKS)
a) Describe the steps involved in carrying out manual literature search. ( 10 Marks) b) Discuss the common mistakes that a researcher should avoid when reviewing research literature ( 10 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR ( 20 MARKS)
a) Explain why sampling is necessary in research ( 10 Marks) b) Explain the advantages and disadvantages of purpose sampling technique. ( 10 Marks) QUESTION FIVE ( 20 MARKS)
a) Identify and briefly explain two research designs used in scientific research ( 10 Marks) b) Explain the significance of statement of the problems and justification in research ( 10 Marks)
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