Dpba 013: Research Methods Question Paper
Dpba 013: Research Methods
Course:Research Methods
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2008
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF SECOND TRIMESTER 2008 EXAMINATIONS
FACULTY : BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES
DEPARTEMENT : BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
COURSE CODE : DPBA 013
COURSE TITLE : RESEARCH METHODS
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS:
• Answer all Questions
Question 1
Good research follows the standards of the scientific method for generating replicable research. List the several procedures followed and explain the managerial dimension of each?
(20 marks)
Question 2
(a) What is Business research? (5 marks)
(b) Define the following terms as used in research
(i) Population
(ii) Data
(iii) Variable
(iv) Parameter
(v) Problem statement (10 marks)
Question 3
You have received a business research report done by a consultant for your company. The study is a survey of customer satisfaction based on sample of 600. You are asked to comment on its quality. What will you look for? (10 marks)
Question 4
Describe the various methods of data collection (10 marks)
Question 5
Why is it necessary to undertake a literature review in research (5 marks)
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