Research Methods (Bbit 316) (Cisy 302) (Bsis 316) (Nrsg 420) (Mlsc 302) 2Nd Trimester 2014 Question Paper
Research Methods (Bbit 316) (Cisy 302) (Bsis 316) (Nrsg 420) (Mlsc 302) 2Nd Trimester 2014
Course:Bachelor Of Business Information Technology
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2014
RESEARCH METHODS (BBIT 316) (CISY 302) (BSIS 316) (NRSG 420) (MLSC 302) 2nd trimester 2014
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 2'ND 'TRIMESTER 2014 (PT) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : COMPUTING & INFORMATICS
DEPARTMENT : COMPUTER SCIENCE AND BUSINESS
INFORMATION
UNIT CODE : 'BBIT 316/CISY 302/BSIS 316/NRSG 420/MLSC 302
UNIT TITLE : RESEARCH METHODS
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer question one and any other two questions
Question One
Elaborate on the following terms
(12 Marks)
Scientific research
Validity
Reliability
Descriptive research
Laboratory experiment
Survey
Explain the role of hypothesis in research
(5 marks)
Highlight the ways in which an organization would benefit from research. Use appropriate examples
(5 Marks)
Explain five sources of literature in research
(5 Marks)
What are the key characteristics of good research?
(3 Marks)
Question Two
Discuss the role of literature review in research
(10 marks)
Describe five merits of using questionnaires during data collection (5 Marks)
What are the challenges of using observation during data collection?
(5 marks)
Question Three
Describe five probability sampling methods
Explain five merits and five demerits of sampling in research
Question Four
Maxizch Ltd has hired you as a consultant in a research project to be undertaken within Nairobi city. Using an appropriate methodology highlight the fundamental steps and procedures that would serve as a guide to your research process (20 marks)
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