Bbam/Bcom 400: Research Methods Question Paper

Bbam/Bcom 400: Research Methods

Institution: Kisii University question papers

Exam Year:2017

ANSWER QUESTION ONE (COMPULSORY) AND ANY OTHER THREE QUESTIONS OF YOUR CHOICE FROM THE REMAINING

QUESTION ONE(COMPULSORY)
"Creative management,whether in public administration or private industry,depends on methods of inquiring that maintain objectivity,clarity,accuracy,and consistency". Define the term research and explain the procedure for identifying a research problem using an appropriate example.
(15marks)

QUESTION TWO
Write short notes on;
i) Design of the research projects.(5marks)

ii) Criteria of good research.(5marks)

iii) Research and scientific method.(5marks)

QUESTION THREE
a) Explain the main reasons why researchers decide to use sample studies instead of complete census.
(5marks)

b) Briefly discuss the various sampling methods commonly used in academic research
(5marks)

c)"Data analysis technique basically depends on the number of variables in a particular study". Briefly discuss this statement using a suitable example.
(5marks)

QUESTION FOUR
a) Briefly explain how citations and referencing academic research is done APA style.
(10marks)

b) What is the purpose of literature review in research?
(5marks)

QUESTION FIVE
"Many researchers are done but a few are implemented". Account for this state of affairs and give suggestions for improvement .
(15marks)

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