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Social Research Method I Question Paper

Social Research Method I

Course:Bachelor Of Arts

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
KITUI CAMPUS
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
ARTS
ASC 202:SOCIAL RESEARCH METHOD I

DATE: WEDNESDAY 21ST JANUARY 2009 TIME: 12.00 NOON. ? 2.00 P.M.
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INSTRUCTIONS: Answer question ONE and any other TWO questions.
All questions carry equal marks.

1.
a)
Define and discuss the characteristics of a scientific Method according to
any two of the following;

George L. Lundberg
L.L. Benard
Karl Pearson.
b)
Explain briefly the basic principle in a scientific study in a flow chart.

2.
Define what a hypothesis is and list five characteristics it must possess in order to
be a good research hypothesis.

3.
Clearly explain the difference between collection of data through Questionnaires
and Interview schedule.

4.
In designing of a scientific study, sample size determination and selection is
important.
a)
Describe various sampling techniques used in social science research.
b)
Outline steps followed in sample selection.

5.
a)
List down the chapters that a research proposal have and the content of
each chapter.
c)
Discuss the main sources of error in Social Science Research.

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