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Research Methodology (Bbit 316) (Cisy 302) (Bsis 423) 1St Trimester 2016 Question Paper

Research Methodology (Bbit 316) (Cisy 302) (Bsis 423) 1St Trimester 2016

Course:Bachelor Of Business Information Technology

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2016

Research Methodology (BBIT 316) (CISY 302) (BSIS 423) 1st trimester 2016
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF 1'ST 'TRIMESTER 2016 (EVENING) EXAMINATION

SCHOOL : SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT : COMPUTING & INFORMATION SCIENCE
UNIT CODE : 'BBIT 316-CISY 302 BSIS 423
UNIT TITLE : 'RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
TIME : 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS

Answer Question ONE and any other TWO.
Question One (30 Marks)

Discuss any THREE hallmarks of scientific research.
(6 Marks)
A researcher carrying study to establish cause-effect relationship should be concerned with internal validity of the study. Describe any THREE factors that affect internal validity of a study, stating why each is important.
(6 Marks)
State any two characteristics of a good title for a research.
(2 Marks)
Assume you are to undertake a research to determine the reasons for the poor financial performance of Sacco Institutions in Nyeri County.
State any two hypothesis for this research.
(2 Marks)
Identify the TWO major variables of this research.
(2 Marks)
Create a Conceptual Framework that can be used to guide the researcher in the research design for such a research.
(4 Marks)
How does the concept sampling apply in this context?
(4 Marks)
Develop an objective criteria with atleast FOUR clearly explained items that can be used to assess the quality of a research proposal.
(4 Marks)
Question Two (20 Marks)

Describe the ethical issues a researcher should observe in conductingresearch projects. Whom do these ethical issues affect in the research?
(8 Marks)
What are the different steps that can be applied in the research process? State the major tools that could be used in each of these steps.
(12 Marks)
Question Three (20 Marks)

Describe, in your own opinion, the major sources of research problems.(6 Marks)
Explain the term Theoretical Framework. Assume a research was to be done about Poor Motivation of employees in XYZ Organization. How does the concept of Theoretical Framework help in this research?
(8 Marks)
Give SIX reasons why Literature Review is important in research.
(6 Marks)
Question Four (20 Marks)

Clearly differentiate Quantitative and Qualitative data analysis.
(6 Marks)
Discuss THREE bases on which research is categorized giving examplesin each.
(9 Marks)
State the differences between a Case Study and Survey in research.
(5 Marks)
Question Five (20 Marks)

With suitable examples, discuss the term research design. Show how it influences the entire research process.
(10 marks)
Briefly describe what research is and what it is not.
(5 marks)
Define the term ’theory’ as used in research, and state the role that it plays.

(5 marks)

Research Methodology (Bbit 316) (Cisy 302) (Bsis 423) 1St Trimester 2016 Question Paper

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