Research Methods (Bbit 316) (Cisy 302) (Mlsc 302) (Bsis 423) 3Rd Trimester 2015 Question Paper
Research Methods (Bbit 316) (Cisy 302) (Mlsc 302) (Bsis 423) 3Rd Trimester 2015
Course:Bachelor Of Business Information Technology
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2015
RESEARCH METHODS (BBIT 316) (CISY 302) (MLSC 302) (BSIS 423) 3RD TRIMESTER 2015
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 3'RD 'TRIMESTER 2015 (PT) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : COMPUTING & INFORMATICS
DEPARTMENT : COMPUTER SCIENCE
UNIT CODE : BBIT 316/CISY 302/AGRI 270/BSIS 423/BIOC 301
UNIT TITLE : RESEARCH METHODS
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS
Question One
Explain the following terms;
(10 marks)
Intervening variable
Scientific thinking
Control group
Moderating variable
Conformaling variable
What factors should be considered when determining a sample size.
(5 Marks)
Highlight five characteristics of a good research hypothesis
Elaborate on the following terms
(8 marks)
Panel study
Cross sectional study
Ethnographic study
Cohort study
Distinguish between ’deductive analysis’ from ’inductive analysis’
(2 Marks)
Question Two
Citing appropriate examples, describe the following types of research
(12 Marks)
Applied research
Correlational research
Action research
Descriptive research
Trend study
Causal research
Describe four key sources of credible literature for research.
(8 marks)
Question Three
Why is literature review so critical to research?
(12 Marks)
Explain four forms of reliability that are critical to research.
(8 Marks)
Question four
With valid examples, distinguish between quantitative and qualitative research approaches.
(8 Marks)
Discuss four non probability sampling techniques
(8 Marks)
Distinguish between validity and reliability.
(4 Marks)
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