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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. Define the following terms as used in research: i. Independent variable (2 Marks) ii. Research design (2 Marks) iii. Research questions (2 Marks) iv. Limitations (2 Marks) v. Conceptual framework (2 Marks) vi. Inferential statistics (2 Marks) vii. Standard deviation (2 Marks)
b. State three components of the preliminary section of research proposal. (3 Marks) c. List four characteristics of a good research hypothesis. (4 Marks) d. Identify two types of case study. (2 Marks) e. Give two disadvantages of using the population in research data collection. (2 Marks) f. What are the factors that determine the percentage of returned questionnaires? (3 Marks) g. Describe briefly snow balling as a method of getting a sample. (2 Marks)
QUESTION TWO – 15 MARKS
a. Outline the process of carrying out scientific research. (5 Marks) b. Describe 5 categories of research by methods. (10 Marks)
QUESTION THREE – 15 MARKS
a. What is literature review? (1 Mark) b. Discuss the techniques of reviewing literature in research. (14 Marks)
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QUESTION FOUR – 15 MARKS
a. What is sampling design? (1 Mark) b. Giving examples, explain two types of errors of sampling. (8 Marks) c. Explain the strengths of using a sample over population in gathering data. (5 Marks)
QUESTION FIVE – 15 MARKS
a. Give three advantages of secondary data. (3 Marks) b. Analyse the characteristics of a good research questionnaire. (12 Marks)

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