SECTION A: 20 MARKS

1. List and explain at least two types of sampling (4 marks)

2. Differentiate between intervention and non-intervention ways of designing a research (2)

3. Mention and explain two techniques used in gathering data for research (4 marks)

4. What is the importance of research for a country? (3 marks)

5. Research is one way of finding new information and facts about a problem and
subsequently provide solutions. List at least two types of research? (2 marks)

6. Outline two types of validity in research. (4 marks)

7. What do we call the process of looking at other people’s previous studies? (1)

SECTION B: 30 MARKS
8. Concisely Explain on how you check for validity in research? (4 marks)

9. Give an account of at least Four features of research? (8 marks)

10. Discuss at least Four considerations when selecting a research problem or topic (4)

11. As a student of research methods at North End University, you are hired by the
government of the republic of Zambia to conduct a research about communicable
diseases in various places of work in Southern province. What kind of research can you
consider to use in this case? (2)

12. Briefly explain on the two sources of information (data) for research (4 marks)

13. Find the mean, mode and median from the following data set; (3 marks)

- 5, 6, 4, 10, 8, 9, 7, 7

14. Give a brief explanation on any Five ethical considerations when conducting research (5)
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 RESEARCH METHODS AND PROJECTS TEST ONE

Instructions

- Attempt all questions within an hour

- No copying
- Switch off all your electronic gadgets