UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY

CSO 302: QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS

[SEMESTER: June-September 2008]

Take-Home CAT [Module II]

DATE: 28^th July 2008

ANSWER ANY TWO QUESTIONS:

1. Define the following terms, with appropriate examples to concretize your understanding:

1. Methodology

2. Comparative Study

3. Predictive Deduction

4. Causal Research.

2. Briefly discuss Anthony Giddens’ “Rules of Sociological Method”, underscoring their value to research in developing countries.

3. Prepare a three-page problem statement for a study which you would like to conduct.

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NOTE: CAT answers must be submitted to the Lecturer’s office by 11.00 a.m. on Saturday, 16^th August 2008.