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Pmt 328: Research Methods And Technical Writing Question Paper

Pmt 328: Research Methods And Technical Writing 

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Public Health

Institution: Maseno University question papers

Exam Year:2016



MASENO UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2015/2016


THIRD YEAR SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS FOR THE
DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PUBLIC HEALTH WITH
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY





MAIN CAMPUS




PMT 328:RESEARCH METHODS AND TECHNICAL WRITING



Date:19th April,2016 Time:2.30 - 4.30pm



INSTRUCTIONS:
.Write your University Registration Number on every Answer Booklet you use.
.Do not write your name on any paper you use.
.The time allowed for this paper is TWO(2)hours.
.The questions are set out in TWO(2) sections, A and B
.Read carefully the additional instructions preceding each section.





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SECTION A: Answer all Questions(40 Marks)

Q 1.Explain the meaning and significance of scientific research.

Q 2.Distinguish between research methods and research methodology.

Q 3.Describe the different types of research important in biomedical science

Q 4.Briefly describe the different steps involved in research process

Q 5.Explain the following terms in the context of research design

i.Extraneous variables
ii.Confounded relationship
iii.Research hypothesis

Q 6.Research designs employed in exploratory studies must be flexible but in descriptive studies, they have to minimize bias and maximize reliability. Briefly discuss.

Q 7.a)Explain the meaning and significance of sampling in research.

b)Explain the following terms important in sampling;

i.Sampling frame
ii.Sampling error
Q 8.Giving examples, describe qualitative and quantitative research.


SECTION B: Answer question 9(COMPULSORY) and EITHER question 10 OR question 11(30 Marks)

Q 9.A given community setting recorded an alarming number of cases presenting with disease "A". As a researcher, you are tasked with the responsibility to give the actual burden of the disease and suggest appropriate preventions strategies to be adopted by the Ministry of Public Health. Draft a document explaining how best you will go about this important task. (20 Marks)

Q 10."It is not advisable to take published statistics at their face value without understanding their limitations". Giving examples, explain key issues you would consider before using any published data.
(10 Marks)
Q 11.Testing a hypothesis require a researcher to adopt several steps. Enumerate and discuss these steps. (10 Marks)






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