Buss 423: Research Methods Question Paper
Buss 423: Research Methods
Course:Research Methods
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2008
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF FIRST TRIMESTER 2008 EXAMINATION
FACULTY : BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES
DEPARTMENT : BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
COURSE CODE : BUSS 423
COURSE TITLE : RESEARCH METHODS
TIME : 3 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS
• Answer FOUR Questions from the list provided.
• Question ONE is compulsory.
Question 1
Research methodology is the detailed explanation of how the study will be implemented. Describe an outline of a research proposal and state its importance. (25marks)
Question 2
Define the following terms as used in research:
a) Dependent and independent variable
b) Measurement
c) Deductive reasoning
d) Validity and reliability
e) Hypothesis
Question 3
a) Define the term research? (5marks)
b) Discuss the importance of research in management. (10marks)
c) Discuss the qualities of a good research topic. (10marks)
Question 4
a) Why is it necessary to undertake a literature review in research. (10amrks)
b) Describe in details the procedures you would use to review and write the literature of research topic that interests you. (15marks)
Question 5
A good research design is one that has a few errors as possible or none at all. Identify the various sources of errors in research and describe the strategies/steps you would take to minimize such errors.
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