QUESTION 5

a) Identify and provide an example of sampling technique to be applied when a researcher draws every nth element in the population starting with a randomly chosen sample between 1 and n.

b) A reliable and valid sample should enable us to generalize the findings from the sample to the population under investigation as proposed by Roscoe (1975). Identify THREE (3) steps taken by your research group in identifying the sample size of the study.

QUESTION 6

a) In research, a questionnaire is one of the tools used to collect data. Name and explain TWO (2) methods in which questionnaires can be administered.

b) Data can be obtained from both primary and secondary sources. Identify the source of data that you obtained for your group research and provide an appropriate example.

QUESTION 7

a) In pre-data analysis stage, there could be a few respondents who did not answer some of the items/questions in the questionnaire. Describe THREE (3) procedures to be taken in

handling blank responses.

b) One of the objectives of data analysis is getting a feel of the data. Identify TWO (2)

activities involved at this stage.