Btm 315 Research Methods Question Paper
Btm 315 Research Methods
Course:Bachelor Of Tourism Management
Institution: Maasai Mara University question papers
Exam Year:2017
MAASAI MARA UNIVERSITY
REGULAR UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2016/2017 ACADEMIC YEAR
THIRD YEAR FIRST SEMESTER
SCHOOL OF TOURISM AND NATURAL RESOURCES
BACHELOR OF TOURISM MANAGEMENT
COURSE CODE: BTM 315
COURSE TITLE: RESEARCH METHODS
DATE: 26TH JANUARY, 2017. TIME: 8:00-10:00AM
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Answer ALL questions in SECTION A and any THREE in SECTION B
SECTION A
1. Define research design and explain factors that a researcher will consider in selecting a suitable design for his study. (6 Marks)
2. Using the APA citation system, give examples of standard reference formats for the following published materials that should be used in bibliographies.
I. One author of a book. (2 marks
II. Editor of a book. (2 marks)
III. Scholarly journal article, one author. (2 marks)
IV. Popular magazine article. (2 marks)
V. Newspaper article. (2 marks)
3. Explain at least four sources of biased data collection in a research. (4 marks)
4. Explain at least five (5) unscientific ways by which humans acquired knowledge and solved their problems in the old days. (5 marks)
SECTION B
5. In defining the research problem, what would you consider as the salient features of a good problem statement. (15 Marks)
6. Deliberate on at least five (5) techniques you can employ to test the reliability of your questionnaire. (15 marks)
7. Define what is sampling and discuss the various non probability sampling techniques a researcher can use in research study. (15 marks)
8. Define the term interview and discuss various interview techniques that you can employ in your research. (15 marks)
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