Unit 1 :

2marks

1. Name two characteristics features of ideal research design?

Clear statement of objectives of research

Identify the research problem clearly, explain the statement of
problem to be studied and justify its selection,
Review previously published literature associated with the
problem area,
Clearly and explicitly specify hypotheses [i.e., research
questions] central to the problem selected.
Specific definition of concepts

2. Explain research as a way of thinking?

3. Name two important stages in research process?

Formulating a research problem
Conceptualizing a research design
Constructing instrument in data collection
Selecting sample
Writing a research proposal
Collecting data
Processing data
Writing a research report
4. Name two stages in planning process?
Identification of problems opportunities & constraint
Identification of goals
Identification of objectives
Data analysis
Forecasting
Identification of area of uncertainty
Preparation of alternative plans of policies
Selection of one plan or group of policies
Implementation
Monitoring
Review
5. Name two types of research?
Quantitative research
Qualitative research

6. Define research design?

7. Define research?

8. Name two types of research design?

Historical research design
Experimental research design
Write a standard format of bibliography
Name four modes of presenting data in a report format ?
What is index?
What is bibliography?
What does the prilimary section of report consist of ?
When to start writing thesis?
What is referencing ?
What is citation