Hbc2203:Research Methodology Question Paper
Hbc2203:Research Methodology
Course:Bachelor Of Commerce
Institution: Meru University Of Science And Technology question papers
Exam Year:2012
QUESTION ONE (30 MARKS)
a. Write brief notes on the following terminologies as applied in social science research i. Applied research (4 Marks) ii. Sampling techniques (4 Marks) iii. Hypothesis (4 Marks) b. Explain the concept of theoretical framework and state its importance in research (6 Marks) c. The university (Meru University College) wishes to involve you as one of the researchers to investigate why some students usually report late during the opening week every semester. You’re required to. i. Write down a possible topic to help investigate the problem (3 Marks) ii. State three measurable objectives that would guide this research (6 Marks) iii. Explain appropriate research designs that the researcher would use to gather data. (3 Marks)
QUESTION TWO (20 MARKS)
Literature review in research is geared towards isolating research knowledge gaps that exist among researched works and the current problem under investigation.
a. By giving relevant examples in business, enumerate the importance of literature review (10 Marks) b. In your own opinion, do you think carrying out research in business management is important or not. Explain your suggestions while giving valid examples. (10 Marks)
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QUESTION THREE (20 MARKS)
A questionnaire is the most popular tool for collecting data as recommended by experienced researchers. Discuss a questionnaire as an appropriate instrument for gathering data.
(20 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR (20 MARKS)
a. Some research findings fail to capture the actual substance for which the investigation intended to capture due to picking of the wrong sample of respondents. Explain (15 Marks) b. Analyze the concept of data tabulation in research (5 Marks)
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