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Quantitative Research Methods Question Paper

Quantitative Research Methods

Course:Bachelor Of Arts Sociology

Institution: University Of Nairobi question papers

Exam Year:2012

INSTRUCTIONS
Answer Three Questions
QUESTION ONE
What is research and what purpose does it serve in society? Use clear examples to show the usefulness of research in society.

QUESTION TWO
Explain why there is limited amount of research done in poor countries like Kenya. What can be done to encourage more research in such countries?

QUESTION THREE
Write an informative essay on " The role of various stakeholders in the research industry" In your essay, capture the stakeholders involved in research as well as the type of research they do.

QUESTION FOUR
Using examples, discuss the various types of research known to you.

QUESTION FIVE
What is survey research? Explain how survey research is done and identify:
a) The tools used to collect data.
b) The variables you would measure if you wre conducting survey research on examination cheating

QUESTION SIX
Outline the various stages of a research process. Use examples to illustrate that you are well knowledgeable on how research is done.

QUESTION SEVEN
Write short notes on five of the following:
a) Types of variables
b) Target population
c) Sampling
d) Demographic data
e) Primary and Secondary data
f) Sources of knowledge
g) Hypothesis