Educational research methodology UE Past Papers Questions.

Any research activity is systematic. This means :

1. It follows specific procedure
2. It follows a path of analytical and logical reasoning
3. It is scientific and based on empirical evidence
4. It is logical and controlled

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In research : objectives, size, scope of study and data required are key determinants of the

1. Research problem
2. Sampling technique
3. Research design
4. Research proposal

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Which of the following statements best describes quantitative research?

1. The collection of numerical data
2. An attempt to confirm researcher`s hypothesis
3. Research that is exploratory
4. Research that attempts to generate new theory

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A third year student intends to collect information on development leadership practices for research project from all heads of department in the faculty of science. Which method of obtaining his respondents is the most appropriate?

1. Snowball sampling
2. Purpose sampling
3. Convenience sampling
4. Simple random sampling

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Which of the following sampling ethods is the best way to obtain a sample if the researcher is interested in making generalizations about the larger population?

1. Simple random sampling
2. Random sampling
3. Systematic sampling
4. Ecological sampling

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