CSO 302 Module III ~ QRM CAT Questions for June-October 2017

UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY

CSO 302: QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS

SEMESTER: June-October 2017 [Module III Programme]

CAT QUESTIONS [Released: 10.00 p.m., 20^th June 2017]

INSTRUCTION: ANSWER TWO QUESTIONS, ONE FROM SECTION 1 AND ONE FROM SECTION 2:

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CAT Questions ~ CSO 302 Qualitative Research Methods, November 2016

UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY

CSO 302: QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS

September-December 2016 SEMESTER [Module II]

TAKE-AWAY CAT QUESTIONS [Released: 2:05 p.m., November 8, 2016]

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CAT Questions ~ CSO 302: Qualitative Research Methods, May-August 2016 Semester

UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY

CSO 302: QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS

May-August 2016 SEMESTER [Module II]

CAT QUESTIONS [Released: 12:12 a.m., 21^st July 2016]

INSTRUCTION: ANSWER A TOTAL OF TWO QUESTIONS, ONE FROM SECTION I AND ONE FROM SECTION II.

SECTION I:

1.     Discuss the procedures of naturalistic observation in qualitative data collection.

2.     What is thick description, and how does it work as a technique of data analysis? 

SECTION II:

3. Give an historical account of qualitative research and explain the major
   epistemological and ontological beliefs about social reality that underpin it. Use clear examples to illustrate your answer. 

4. (a)  Discuss the major ethical principles in social research.
   (b) What are the major ethical dilemmas that confront qualitative researchers,
   and how can these be resolved? Use empirical examples to explain your answer.

 DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION:  

Saturday: August 13^th August 2016, strictly by 11.00 a.m. [Submit your CAT paper IN CLASS through the Class Representative, and enter your name in the submissions register. Late submissions can be pushed under or over the door of office number GW 407E. They will be safe there. Late students should therefore not waste more time waiting to submit their CATs in person to the lecturers]

NOTE:

1.      Submit only word-processed papers. CAT paper should be: 6 to 10 typed, double-spaced, A4-size pages only.

2.      Answers which display originality of thought and critical thinking will be rewarded.

3.      There will be severe penalty for plagiarism (‘Xeroxing’ of published or other works). A mark of 0% will be given for plagiarism.

4.      Your answer should clearly demonstrate, through citations, that you have engaged in noteworthy library and/or online research for this CAT.

5.      Late submissions will attract a penalty of 5 marks per week after the deadline.

CAT Questions for CSO 405: Sociology of Work and Industry. May-August 2016 Semester

UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY

CSO 405: SOCIOLOGY OF WORK AND INDUSTRY

SEMESTER: May – August 2016 [Regular & Module II Programmes]

CAT QUESTIONS [Released: 10:52 p.m., 19^th July 2016]


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CSO 302: Qualitative Research Methods ~ CAT Questions for Jan-Apr 2016 Semester ~ UoN

UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY

CSO 302: QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS

SEMESTER: January-April 2016 [Regular and Module II]

CAT QUESTIONS [Released: 3:15 p.m., March 8th 2016]

You have four questions divided equally into Sections I and II. Answer only one question from each section, for a total of two.

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DEADLINES:  
1. Regular + Module II Day Class: Friday, April 1st, 2016, strictly by 11:00 a.m.

2. Module II Evening Class: Saturday, April 2nd, 2016, strictly by 11:00 a.m.

CSO 302: CAT Questions For Sept-Dec 2015 Semester ~ Qualitative Research Methods

UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY

CSO 302: QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS

SEMESTER: September-December 2015 [Module II Programme]

CAT QUESTIONS [Released: 7.30 a.m., November 06^th 2015]

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DEADLINE: Saturday ~ November 28, 2015, Strictly by 11.00 a.m.

CSO 405 ~ Work and Industry ~ CAT Questions For Regular and Mod II Classes ~ Sept Dec 2015 Sem

Hi Class, 

I am giving you the link below to enable you to access the CAT Questions promised to you in class last week. Do pay close attention to all the instructions given in the CAT Paper, including strict deadlines for the respective classes.

CLICK TO ACCESS: CAT Questions For The September-December 2015 Semester.



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Introduction to Tourism: CAT

UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
CTO 101: INTRODUCTION TO TOURISM (Evening and Day)
CTM 103: INTRODUCTION TO TOURISM (Utalii)

SEMESTER: October 2010 – February 2011

CAT QUESTIONS [Released: 06/11/2010 ]

ANSWER ONLY ONE QUESTION

1.(a) Supporting your answer with persuasive evidence, and citing
relevant sources, critically discuss the view that tourism is the
world’s largest industry.

(b) Critically discuss the differences between the following pairs of
words, providing relevant examples to show your understanding:
-- Domestic Tourism and National Tourism
-- Inbound Tourism and Outbound Tourism

2. Compare the following factors, showing how they respectively
influence at least five selected aspects of Kenyan society
and/or culture to-day:
(a) Tourism
(b) Mass media.

DEADLINES FOR SUBMISSION:
CTO 101 (Evening) = Saturday 27th November 2010, strictly from 10.30 am – 11.15 a.m.
CTM 103 (Utali) = Thursday 25th November 2010, strictly at 5.30 pm.
CTO 101 (Day) = Thursday 25th November 2010, strictly at 11.00 a.m.

NOTE: 1. I prefer word-processed answers. Expected length of each CAT submission:
5 to 8 typed, double-spaced pages only.
2. Additional marks will be awarded for answers which display originality of thought, as well as critical thinking. Marks will be deducted for Xeroxing published or other works, and for lack of seriousness (i.e. for sketchy, “bullet-riddled” and/regurgitated lecture notes)
3. Your answer should clearly demonstrate, through the citation of relevant texts, that you have engaged in noteworthy library reading for this CAT.

CSO 302: Qualitative Research Methods CAT: August-November 2010

UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY
CSO 302: QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS

SEMESTER: August-November 2010 [Regular Programme]

CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT TESTS (CAT) QUESTIONS [Released: 11.10 a.m., 13th September 2010]

INSTRUCTION: ANSWER ONE QUESTION ONLY

1. “Case Study is a versatile method in qualitative research. It can be the method of choice in a descriptive or diagnostic study design just as easily as it can serve as a twin-method in a broader experimental, historical or comparative study design.” Critically discuss this observation, supporting your conversation with relevant examples from the texts that you have recently read.

2. Present a coherent outline of a scholarly research proposal, and discuss in detail:
(a) the importance of the problem statement in such a proposal, and indeed in the entire research undertaking; and,
(b) how and why each section and sub-section (or chapter and sub-chapter) in the proposal builds upon the one that precedes it, or lays the essential groundwork for the one that follows it.


DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: Tuesday 5th October 2010, strictly from 04.00 – 05.00 pm only.

NOTE:
1. I prefer computer-typed answers. Expected length of each CAT submission: 6 to 10 typed, double-spaced, A4 pages only.
2. Additional marks will be rewarded for answers which display originality of thought, as well as critical thinking.
3. There will be severe penalty for plagiarism (‘Xeroxing’ published or other works).
4. Marks will be deducted for lack of seriousness (i.e. for sketchy, “bulletized” and/or regurgitated answers).
5. Your answer should clearly demonstrate, through citations, that you have engaged in noteworthy library reading for this CAT.