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Research Methods(Buss 036) Question Paper

Research Methods(Buss 036)

Course:Business Administration

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2013

TIME: 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer Question One and any Other TWO Questions
Question One
The rumors circulating around town that some students of Makutano Academy have been spotted loitering in town at very odd hours with some drunk has caught the school unawares. Not only is this boarding school an envy of many in the county for its sterling performance but it is also recognized for its high standards in discipline. The head teacher feels this is the work of his enemies who want to "finish" him.
However having studied Research Methods at Kenya Methodist University, you realize the importance of gathering facts before coming up with conclusions. You have therefore volunteered to carry out a study and hand the research findings to the head teacher before any major decision is made:
a) i) Indicate the title of your report. (2marks)
ii) State any THREE objectives that will guide the study. (3marks)
iii) Identify any THREE challenges you are likely to encounter during
the study and how you will solve them. (6marks)
iv) Highlight TWO ethical issues you will reinforce during the study.
(4marks)
v) What sampling method will be most appropriate in the study and
why? (5marks)

b) Indicate the difference between the following:-
i) Topic/title
ii) General objective/specific objective
iii) Scope/significance of the study
iv) Proposal / project
v) Probability/ Non probability sampling. (10marks)

Question Two
a) It is important to write a research proposal before collecting data.
Discuss. (10marks)
b) Discuss FIVE advantages of using questionnaires in data collection.
(10marks)

Question Three
a) Define probability sampling and discuss FOUR types of probability sampling. (10marks)
b) Highlight FOUR methods of identifying a research problem. (10marks)

Question Four
a) Why is it important for students undertaking business related courses to learn research? (10marks)
b) The application of technology is essential in research. Discuss.
(10marks)

Question Five
a) Indicate FIVE reasons why it is important to review literature in research. (10marks)
b) Discuss ways in which research findings can be discriminated to members of public in Kenya. (10marks)

Research Methods(Buss 036) Question Paper

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