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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) Differentiate between sample and sampling. (4Marks)
(b) Meru University intends to carryout a research study among her students in order to determine students’ attendance and response to library services. Assume you have been enlisted to assist in carrying out this study.
(i) Formulate a good research problem from the information provided above. (3Marks)
(ii) State three measurable objectives in relation to your formulated topic of study. (6Marks)
(iii) Explain how you would choose a sample for this study. (5Marks)
(c) Research is the everyday phenomena of addressing challenges facing the human society on earth. Explain how research is wrongly used by novices. (8Marks)
(d) Descriptive statistics is one of the statistical techniques used by researchers to present analyzed data. Explain. (4Marks)
QUESTION TWO (20 MARKS)
(a) In the vent of selecting a sample, researchers encounter errors. Discuss three types of errors that are mostly unavoidable during sampling. (15Marks)
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(b) Gathering data is a tasking exercise that requires careful consideration and critical thought in choosing research instruments. Explain. (5Marks)
QUESTION THREE (20MARKS)
(a) Research in itself is desirable in social life by way of addressing challenges that perplex us. Discuss this statement in light of the world of business today. (12Marks)
(b) Literature review has to be consistent with the topic for research as guided by pertinent themes or objectives of the study. Justify this statement. (8Marks)
QUESTION FOUR (20 MARKS)
(a) Using relevant examples compare and contrast application of survey and descriptive research designs. (10Marks)
QUESTION FIVE (20 MARKS)
(a) Given that a BCom class has 80 students (42 men and 38 women), discuss how a researcher would employ systematic sampling technique to arrive at an appropriate sample of 20 students. (8Marks)
(b) Structured interview schedule is one of the instruments used by researchers in collecting detailed and accurate data. Examine successful ways of conducting interviews. (12Marks)

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