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Research Methods Past Ppr 2

principles of community health (Kenyatta University)

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KTTC KENYA TECHNICAL TRAINERS COLLEGE

EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
DIPLOMA IN TECHNICAL TRAINER EDUCATION
RESEARCHMETHODSI
END OF TERM FINAL EXAMINATION
AUGUST, 2021

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Time allowed 2hours
2. Answer ALL questions in the answer booklet provided
3. Cell phones are NOT allowed

(QUESTION 1 = 40 MARKS)
world. Motorcyclists
Q1. Accidents are common events in our societies all over the
contribute the largest number of killed and injured casualties to the overall figures

after car drivers and occupants. Hussein (2012) In his book Motor Cycle World
published by Space Craft in Nairobi studied the effects of motorbike accidents on

the youth's economic development. He found out that over 300 people were killed
Kenya in road accidents in the month of May 2010 alone. Many people
are
across

worried for the youth because they are mostly involved in the motorbike business.

Besides, many Kenyans feel that motorbike accidents among the youths are

another impedimentto the states' developmentefforts to maintain

threateningto add
safety and good health.
a) You wish to study the situation presented in this case;,

i) Formulate a title for the study (2 Marks)

ii) Develop THREE (3) objectives for the study (6 Marks)

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for having objectives in your study. (6 Marks)

Suggest THREE
reasons
ii)
study above. (2 Marks)
iv) State the purpose of the
(6 Marks)
v Discuss THREE likely sources of the problem above
reasons for preparing a
research proposal for this study(6
vi) Explain THREE
Marks)
examine THREE reasons why it is
vii) An author has been identified above,

a researcher to have references in a study (6 Marks)

important for
reference list for the work
vii) Using the APA referencing style, develop a
(4 Marks)
cited in the case study above
the study (2 Marks)
ix) Explain the need for a research design for

(4 Marks)
Q2. a) Explain TWO qualities of a good research problem
research (4 Marks)
b) Explain TWO reasons for conducting educational
(12 Marks)
c) Discuss SIX main steps in the research process

Q3.a) Distinguish between probability and non-probability sampling techniques,

and in each case give two examples
(6 marks)

characteristics of a good sample (8 Marks)

b) Explain FOUR
for carrying out literature review in research (6
c) Explain THREE reasons

Marks)

data and secondary data (2 Marks)

Q4. a) Differentiate between primary
of a good questionnaire (6 Marks)
b) Deseribe THREE qualities
of ended questions (6 Marks)
c) Explain THREE advantages open
d) Discuss THREE rules that every intervieweë should bear in mind when
collecting data (6 Marks)

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KTT KENYA TECHNICAL TRAINERS COLLEGE

EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
DIPLOMA IN TECHNICAL TRAINER EDUCATION
RESEARCH METHODSI
END OF TERM FINAL EXAMINATION
AUGUST, 2021

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Time allowed 2hours
2. Answer ALL questions in the answer booklet provided
3. Cell phones are NOT allowed

(QUESTION 1 = 40 MARKS)
the world. Motorcyclists
Q1. Accidents are common events in our societies all over
contribute the largest number of killed and injured casualties to the overall figures

after car drivers and occupants. Hussein (2012) In his book Motor Cycle World
published by Space Craft in Nairobi studied the effects of motorbike accidents on

the youth's economic development. He found out that over 300 people were killed
across Kenya in road accidents in the month of May 2010 alone. Many people are
worried for the youth because they are mostly involved in the motorbike business.

Besides, many Kenyans feel that motorbike accidents among the youths are

maintain
threateningto add another impedimentto the states' developmentefforts to

safety and good health.

a) You wish to study the situation presented in this case;

i) Formulate a title for the study (2 Marks)
ii) Develop THREE (3) objectives for the study (6 Marks)

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ii)
iii) Suggest THREE reasons for having objectives in your study. (6 Marks)

iv) State the purpose of the study above. (2 Marks)

v Discuss THREE likely sources of the problem above (6 Marks)
vi)
vi) Explain THREE reasons for preparing a research proposal for this study(6

Marks)
vii) An author has been identified above, examine THREE reasons why it is
important for a researcher to have references in a study (6 Marks)
VI11) Using the APA referencing style, develop a reference list for the work
cited in the case study above (4 Marks)
ix) Explain the need for a research design for the study (2 Marks)

Q2. a) Explain TWO qualities of a good research problem (4 Marks)

b) Explain TWO reasons for conducting educational research (4 Marks)
c) Discuss SIX main steps in the research process (12 Marks)

Q3.a) Distinguish between probability and non-probability sampling techniques,

and in each case give two examples (6 marks)
b) Explain FOUR characteristics of a good sample (8 Marks)
c) Explain THREE reasons for carrying out literature review in research (6

Marks)
Q4. a) Differentiate between primary data and secondary data (2 Marks)
b) Describe THREE qualities of a good questionnaire
(6 Marks)
c) ExplainTHREE advantagesof open ended questions (6 Marks)
d) Discuss THREE rules that every interviewet should bear in mind when
collectingdata
(6 Marks)
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