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Research Methods ( Open, Distance And E-Learning) Question Paper

Research Methods ( Open, Distance And E-Learning)

Course:Bachelor Of Education

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2011

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2010/2011
OPEN, DISTANCE AND E-LEARNING EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
PSE 402: RESEARCH METHODS
DATE: Thursday 7th July 2011 TIME: 2.00p.m -4.00p.m
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INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer ALL questions in section A and TWO questions in section B.
Section A
Answer ALL questions in this section. Total marks Twenty (20 Marks)
1. a) Briefly explain four rationales of research in Special Needs Educational. [8marks]

b) Outline the six general steps followed in educational research. [6marks]

c) Differentiate the following aspects as used in research:
i) Qualitative research
ii) Quantitative research [4marks]

d) Define a hypothesis. [2mark]

Section B
Answer TWO questions in this section. Each question carries Twenty (20marks), total marks forty (40 Marks)

2. a) Describe the steps of conducting an experimental research. [11marks]
b) Discuss three disadvantaged of a research hypothesis. [9marks]

3. a) Discuss four uses of literature review in a research? [8marks]

b) Differentiate the use of literature review in qualitative and quantitative research approaches. [12marks]

4. a) Discuss five considerations that influence the choice of a research method.[10marks]
b) Describe the qualitative research methods. [10marks]

5. a) Discuss three factors that influence choice of sampling method to use in research.[11marks]
b) Describe three non-random sampling methods. [9marks]

6. You want to carry out a research to identify the number of persons with disabilities in Nairobi Province.
a) What kind of survey would you use? Justify your choice. [8marks]
b) Identify four challenges you are likely to experience during the research. [12marks]

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