Economic Research Methodology Question Paper
Economic Research Methodology
Course:Master Of Economics
Institution: Kenyatta University question papers
Exam Year:2009
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF
ECONOMICS
EAE 501: ECONOMIC RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
DATE Friday 27th November, 2009
TIME: 9.00 a.m – 12.00 p.m
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer Question one and any other Three questions.
1. a) Available evidence reveals existence of inefficiency in public health sector
in Kenya. This is manifested by the under- utilization or malfunctioning
of facilities, inefficient utilization of staff and physical capacity, lack of expenditure containment measures(Akinet al., 1987;World Bank, 1991;
Republic of Kenya, 1994, 1999). This notwithstanding, the actual level of
efficiency in the public health sector in Kenya is not known ( Republic of
Kenya, 1999). Furthermore, the extent to which the efficiency level has
changed with the implementation of reforms is yet to be determined. This
study, therefore, attempted to fill this gap by estimating the level and
analyzing the trend of efficiency during the reform period , 1995 to 2000”.
i)
Provide a suitable topic for this statement of the research problem.[2 marks]
ii)
“ The statement of the research problem should be capable in one
question”. Construct one question that captures the above
statement.[3 marks]
iii)
Evaluate the statement based on the criteria of a good statement of
the research problem.[10 marks]
iv)
Formulate appropriate research objectives of research study.[3marks]
v)
Outline possible hypothesis for the above study.
[3 marks]
b)
Explain the features of a good research design.
[4 marks]
2.
a)
What is the meaning of measurement in research?[2 marks]
b)
What difference does it make whether we measure in terms of nominal,
ordinal, interval or ratio scale? Explain giving examples. [4 marks]
c)
Critically assess the following statements:
i)
Interviews introduce more bias than use of a questionnaire.[3marks]
ii)
Data collection through projective techniques is considered
relatively more reliable.[3 marks]
d)
Distinguish among the following: type I error, type II error, and power of
test.[3 mark]
3.
a)
Describe the layout of research report, covering all relevant aspects.
[7 marks]
b)
A certain population is divided into 5 strata given as N1 = 2,000, N2, = 1.6,
s 2= 2.0, s 3 =4.4, s 4 = 4.8, s 5 = 6.0. How would a sample size of
n= 226 be allocated to the 5 strata if
i)
Proportionate sampling design is adopted;
[4 marks]
ii)Disproportionate sampling design is used.
[4 marks]
4.
The Health Policy Framework Paper (1994) and Kenya National Health Sector
Strategic Plan II emphasize of blood for transfusion is therefore an importance
activity in the prevention of infectious diseases. In the year 2003 Government of
Kenya put a formal request to the Japanese Government for technical assistance in
strengthening the blood transfusion service. The request by the Government of
Kenya was concretized through signing of agreement between JICA and Ministry
of Health in October 2006, which led to implementation of the NBTS/ JICA
Blood Safety Project for 3 years.
The purpose of the study is to determine type and magnitude of the financial costs
associated with NBTS/ JICA Blood Safety Project. A sample of hospitals will be
surveyed to collect the data.
5.
a)
Processing of data implies editing, coding, classification, and tabulation.
Describe each of these aspects, pointing out the significance of each in the
context of research study.
b)
With aid of an example, explain the procedure and steps undertaken in
hypothesis testing.[7 marks]
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