Cisy 302:Research Methods Question Paper
Cisy 302:Research Methods
Course:Computer Science
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2013
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 3''RD ''TRIMESTER 2013 (PT) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : COMPUTING & INFORMATICS
DEPARTMENT : COMPUTER SCIENCE AND BUSINESS INFORMATION
UNIT CODE : CISY 302/BBIT 316/BSIS 423/NRSG 420/MLSC 302
UNIT TITLE : RESEARCH METHODS
TIME : 2 HOURS
Instructions: Answer question one and any other two.
Question One
Explain five key steps of the scientific research method.
(5mks)
Discuss five characteristics of good research.
(5mks)
Distinguish between
Qualitative and quantitative research
Structured and unstructured interviews.
Basic research and applied research
Probability sampling and non probability sampling
Primary and secondary data
0(10mks)
Identify the key characteristics of a good hypothesis.
(5mks)
Elaborate the role of the following aspects of research
Description
Exploration
Explanation
Prediction
Control.
(5mks)
Question Two
Using valid example, show how the following can be applied in research
Observation technique
In depth interviews
Focus groups
Case study
Questionnaires
(10mks)
Discuss five challenges faced by researchers during the data collection.
(10mks)
Question Three
Discuss five considerations you would take into account when defining and selecting a research topic.
(10mks)
Analyze the challenges encountered in research topic selection and how they can be overcome.
(10mks)
Question Four
Explain five commonly used qualitative research designs.
(10mks)
Elaborate on three merits and two demerits of sampling.
(10mks)
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