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Research Methodology (Bbit 316) (Cisy 302) Question Paper

Research Methodology (Bbit 316) (Cisy 302) 

Course:Computer Science & Business Information

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2012



TIME : 2 HOURS


Instructions:
Answer question one and any other questions.
Question One
Describe at least four characteristics of a good research problem.

(6 marks)
Analyze the threats to external validity in an experimental design and suggest ways of increasing external validity in a study.
(8 marks)
Outline using a suitable example, the procedure of selecting a multi stage sample.
(4 marks)
Explain at least six concepts used in the management of data that are collected in a research project.
(6 marks)
Discuss the main components of theory and why theory is important in research.
(6 marks)

Question Two
Explain the ethical issues that one needs to be aware of before embarking on a research.
(8 marks)
Describe the precautions to be taken when writing a research report.
(6 marks)
Discuss why reviewing of related literature is necessary in any research project.
(6 marks)

Question Three
Describe four designs used in qualitative research.
(8 marks)
Explain the merits of scientific observation methods of data collection.
(6 marks)
Justify the need for a research proposal in a research project.
(6 marks)

Question Four
Describe the steps followed when carrying out a research.
(6 marks)
Explain why questionnaires are not considered as appropriate tools of data collection in research.
(6 marks)
Discuss the characteristics of good hypothesis and why they are useful in research.
(8 marks)






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