Due

Jul 25, 2024 4:45 AM

Answer ALL the 4 Questions as one document
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
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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.
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 MAY – AUGUST 2024 UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
SMCU001 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
CONTINOUS ASSESSMENT TEST

Instructions

Answer ALL Questions (40 Marks)

CREDIT WILL ONLY BE GIVEN TO ANSWERS THAT

CAPTURE SPECIFIC AND EMPIRICAL EXAMPLES TO
ILLUSTRATE ORGINALITY

1. Discuss the unique features of social science research in distinction from

natural sciences

2. Explain how different research problems determine different research designs

3. Using examples, distinguish between the following

a) Hypothesis and Research Question
b) Cross-Sectional and Longitudinal Research Designs
c) Theoretical Framework and Conceptual Framework

4. Citing the examples, discuss the role of research in socio-economic development