MAASAI MARA

UNIVERSITY

REGULAR UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS

2014/2015 ACADEMIC YEAR
SECOND YEAR SECOND SEMESTER

SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

BACHELOR OF CRIMINOLOGY AND
PENOLOGY

COURSE CODE: SAS 201

COURSE TITLE: INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL
RESEARCH
DATE:24TH AUGUST 2015 TIME:2.00PM – 4.00PM
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Question ONE is compulsory
Answer any other THREE questions
This paper consists of 2 printed pages. Please turn over.

A) What do you mean by Research. Explain its significance in modern world.

(10MKS).
B) Briefly describe the different steps involved in a research process.(20MKS)

2.“Creative management, whether in public administration or private

industry, depends on methods of inquiry that maintain objectivity, clarity,
accuracy and consistency”. Discuss this statement and examine the
significance of research”(20MKS}

3.Write short notes on:

(1) Design of the research project;
(2) Ex post facto research;
(3) Motivation in research;
(4) Objectives of research;
(5) Criteria of good research;
(6) Research and scientific method (20MKS).

4 . A) Explain the meaning and significance of a Research design(10MKS)

B) What do you mean by ‘Sample Design’? What points should be taken into
consideration by a researcher in developing a sample design for this
research project. (10MKS)

5. A) “It is never safe to take published statistics at their face value without
knowing their meaning and limitations.” Elucidate this statement by
enumerating and explaining the various points which you would
consider before using any published data. Illustrate your answer by
examples wherever possible. (10MKS)

B) Clearly explain the difference between collection of data through

questionnaires and schedules. (10MKS)
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