Buss 423: Research Methods Question Paper
Buss 423: Research Methods
Course:Bachelor Of Economics And Applied Statistics
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2013
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 3RDTRIMESTER 2013 (EVENING) EXAMINATION
SCHOOL : BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
DEPARTMENT : ECONOMICS AND STATISTICS
UNIT CODE : BUSS 423
UNIT TITLE : RESEARCH METHODS
TIME: 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer question one and any other two questions
Question One
As he listened to the research presentations, the academic registrar of Tumainicollege was unable to hide his disappointment. Not only was the level of the presented work very low putting into consideration the topographic errors and the wrong use of tenses but there were clear indications that some of the presenters had a vague idea of the research topic. There were also indications that intensive reading and critique of existing studies related to the topic had hardly been carried out.
You have therefore been requested to carry out a survey and prepare a report that will assist the college to address the issue
Indicate the independent and dependent variables that will be reflected in the report.
(2 Marks)
What research design will be appropriate for the study and why.
(4 marks)
Identify any four groups that will be targeted in the survey and explain why.
(8 Marks)
Identify one research instrument that will be used and why.
(5 Marks)
Highlight any four potential factors that might affect the survey and how they will be addressed.
(8 marks)
Suggest three recommendations that will be forwarded to the academic registrar
(3 marks)
Question Two
After reading your proposal, colleague suggests that non probability sampling will be appropriate for the study. Define and identify four types of non probability sampling.
(10 marks)
Discuss the following terms as used in business research.
(10 marks)
Reliability
Stratified sampling
Inferential analysis
Research design
Time plan
(10 marks)
Question Three
Define external validity and discuss four factors that affect it.
(10 Marks)
In order to gather information on drug use at Tumaini College, Juma ensured that respondents had limited information on the purpose of the study. Examine the ethical issues raised.
(10 marks)
Question Four
Outline the difference between a statement of a problem and a research question
(6 marks)
There are many competing schools of thoughts on the importance of empirical studies in research. Identify and five criteria to support the inclusion of empirical studies in a research proposed.
(10 marks)
Question Five
Identify and explain any four types of research.
(10 marks)
The use of Technology in the dissemination of research findings has raised a lot of concern. Discuss
(10 marks)
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