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Smcu001 Research Methodology

The document provides instructions for answering questions for a university research methodology exam. It outlines formatting requirements for responses, including answering all questions in one document, using 1.5 line spacing and Times New Roman 12 font. It emphasizes original work, with no more than 30% plagiarism accepted. Students are advised to use examples to support their answers and show understanding, and to submit assignments through the online portal before the deadline. The exam includes sections on research methodology fundamentals and applying different research designs, paradigms, and methods.

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Smcu001 Research Methodology

The document provides instructions for answering questions for a university research methodology exam. It outlines formatting requirements for responses, including answering all questions in one document, using 1.5 line spacing and Times New Roman 12 font. It emphasizes original work, with no more than 30% plagiarism accepted. Students are advised to use examples to support their answers and show understanding, and to submit assignments through the online portal before the deadline. The exam includes sections on research methodology fundamentals and applying different research designs, paradigms, and methods.

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Instructions

 Answer ALL the 4 Questions as one document (Each Question carries 10 Marks totaling
40)
 Each Question will be answered in 4-5 pages (16-20 pages), 1.5 line spacing, Times
Roman 12. All references will be listed at the end of the submission
 Originality: Develop your answer from your own research and discussions from this
platform. DO NOT COPY PASTE materials from the internet or the sources provided
here (This will be severely penalized). Write the answers in your OWN words.  For
information drawn from sources, acknowledge these sources and do a list of references.
 Your answers will be subjected to a check/test for plagiarism where a similarity index
of more than 30% will NOT be acceptable
 Giving examples to support your answer is always a good practice and evidence that you
understand the question and the material you are discussing.
 Ensure you submit your assignment through this portal. DO NOT send your
assignment through email (It will not be marked!). This requires that you register for
this semester and enroll for this unit online
 Submit the assignments as an attachment, NOT inline.
 Advise- do not wait for the last day to submit your work- the system DOES NOT
ALLOW you to submit your work after the deadline

Good luck, Prof. Kennedy Mutundu


UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS MAY-AUGUST 2021/2022

SMCU001 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

(VIRTUAL MAIN EXAM)

Answer ALL Question from Section A, and ANY TWO from Sections B

SECTION A

1. Citing examples, explain the role of research in national development (6 Marks)

2. Explain how research can be classified on the basis of (8 Marks):


a) Purpose b) Design c) Data collection methods

2. Explain how validity and reliability can be established in quantitative research in


distinction from qualitative research (8 Marks)

3. Explain and distinguish between a theoretical framework and a conceptual framework in


research (8 Marks)

SECTION B
1. Using relevant examples explain the key areas of distinction between different types of
research paradigms (15 Marks)

2. A good research concept is where various components of research are interrelated. Using
an example, explain the conceptual relationship between a research problem, theoretical
literature and research design (15 Marks)
3. Using examples, explain how different research designs determine different sampling
methods (15 Marks)

4. Citing examples, discuss the key unique features of social science research in distinction
from the pure/applied sciences (15 Marks)

5. a) In developing a research problem, explain and distinguish between a societal problem


and research gap (7 Marks)
b) Citing examples, explain key features of a conceptual framework (8 Marks)
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS MAY-AUGUST 2021/2022

SMCU001 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

(VIRTUAL ALTERNATIVE EXAM)

Answer ALL Questions in Section A, and ANY TWO from Section B

SECTION A
1. In developing a research problem, explain and distinguish between a societal problem
and research gap (6 Marks)
2. Identify and illustrate key features of a good research topic/problem (8 Marks)
3. Give a detailed explanatory classification of research designs (8 Marks)
4. Explain the various sources of a research problem and comment the applicability of their
research findings (8 Methods)

SECTION B
1. In research Methodology, explain the relationship between the research topic, objectives
of research, conceptual framework (15 marks)

2. Explain key tenets of developing and using ANY TWO of the following research
instruments (15 marks)
a. Questionnaire
b. Focus Group Discussions
c. Key Informant interviews

3. Using examples, discuss the relevance and applicability of quantitative verses qualitative
methods in social science research (15 marks)

4. a) Distinguish between quantitative and qualitative research methods (


8 marks)
b) What are the advantages of qualitative research methods (7 marks)

5. Outline the sequential steps of conducting research highlighting key areas of discourse and
their content (15 marks)

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