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Phf:Research Methodology Question Paper

Phf:Research Methodology

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Public Health

Institution: Meru University Of Science And Technology question papers

Exam Year:2011

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer question one and any other two questions
QUESTION ONE – 30 MARKS
a. Define Demography. (1 Mark)
b. What is census? (1 Mark)
c. Distinguish between ratio and rate. (2 Marks)
d. The following are population statistics for “Nchi ya Kusadikika” 2009
Births 158212
Maternal death 34
W 15-49 6562
Calculate the maternal mortality ratio. (3 Marks)
e. Describe the characteristics of a good sample. (6 Marks)
f. Distinguish between the following: (10 Marks)
i. Qualitative versus qualitative data
ii. Open versus closed questionnaire
iii. Ordinal versus nominal data
iv. Probability versus non probability sampling
v. Ethics versus morality
g. Compare and contrast observation and view data collection tools. (7 Marks)
QUESTION TWO – 20 MARKS
a. Describe the sources of demographic data. (3 Marks)
b. Describe advantages and disadvantages of one sources of demographic data (10 Marks)
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c. Define and give four examples of civil registration statistics. (7 Marks)
QUESTION THREE – 20 MARKS
a. Outline the steps involved in qualitative data analysis. (8 Marks)
b. Describe the various techniques of analyzing qualitative data. (12 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR – 20 MARKS
a. State three principles pillars of ethics in human research. (3 Marks)
b. What is risk? (1 Mark)
c. Describe four possible risks to an individuals during research. (8 Marks)
d. What are the elements of an informed consent? (4 Marks)
e. Distinguish between privacy and confidentiality. (4 Marks)

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