Dev0200:Research Methodology Question Paper
Dev0200:Research Methodology
Course:Diploma In Agriculture
Institution: Meru University Of Science And Technology question papers
Exam Year:2012
QUESTION ONE – 30 MARKS
(a) What is the difference between independent variable and dependant variable? (4Marks) (b) Identify three reasons why research is important. (3Marks) (c) What is meant by the following: (i) Sample (2Marks) (ii) Applied Research (2Marks) (iii) Measurement (2Marks) (iv) Secondary data (2Marks) (v) Qualitative data (2Marks) (vi) Descriptive statistics (2Marks)
(d) Give three advantages of structured or closed-ended questions. (3Marks) (e) State two sources of errors in research. (2Marks) (f) (i) What is range? (2Marks) (ii) State 3 uses of range (3Marks) (g) Identify one (1) source of literature review (1Mark)
QUESTION TWO – 15 MARKS (a) State three components of the chapter three of research proposal. (3Marks) (b) Explain the challenges that face researchers in Kenya. (12Marks)
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QUESTION THREE – 15 MARKS (a) Define Research Design (2Marks) (b) Give five characteristics of a good research design (5Marks) (c) Describe Two types of research design (8Marks)
QUESTION FOUR – 15 MARKS (a) Giving examples, explain four factors that influence selection of a sample design. (4Marks) (b) Describe four non-random sampling methods used to select a study sample. (8Marks) (c) Give three measurement scales used in research. (3Marks)
QUESTION FIVE – 15 MARKS (a) Define validity (3Marks) (b) Identify 3 ways of testing the reliability of an instrument. (3Marks) (c) Explain three types of focused group questions. (9Marks)
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