RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 2

STUVIA US
MADRINE MUNGE
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Question One

Research can be categorized into several components. [5 marks]

(a) Research serves several purposes. Discuss [5 marks]

(b) Define the following terms: [5 marks]
(i) Population
(ii) Sample
(iii) Variable
(iv) Parameter
(v) Descriptive statistics
(vi) Operational definition terms
(vii) Data
(viii) Hypothesis
(ix) Theory
(x) Unit of observation

(c) Research is a step by step process. Discuss the components of research [5 marks]

(d) Discuss the attributes for a good topic [5 marks]

(e) Research problem is key to pursuing research. Discuss the different sources of research
problem. [5 marks]

(f) A statement problem gives the gist of the main problem. Explain the components of a good
statement of problem. [5 marks]

(g) Discuss at least TEN neutral verbs that can be used to state the purpose statement.
[5 marks]

QUESTION TWO
Conceptual and theoretical frameworks are the fundamental points for any research. Discuss.
[10 marks]

QUESTION THREE
Several strategies can be used to collect data. Discuss. [10 marks]


QUESTION FOUR
Discuss the parametric techniques that one can apply in analyzing data. [10 marks]


QUESTION FIVE


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