Bcom 400 Research Methods Question Paper
Bcom 400 Research Methods
Course:Bachelor Of Commerce
Institution: Kisii University question papers
Exam Year:2012
EGERTON UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
KISII UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
TOWN CAMPUS
FOURTH YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF
THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF COMMERCE
FIRST SEMESTER 2012/2013
(MAY-AUGUST, 2012)
BCOM 400 RESEARCH METHODS
STREAM: BCOM Y4 S1 DAY: THURSDAY TIME 2 HOURS DATE 9/8/12
INSTRUCTIONS
1. DO NOT WRITE ANYTHING ON THIS QUESTION PAPER
2. ANSWER QUESTION ONE IN SECTION A AND ANY OTHER TWO IN SECTION B
SECTION A: COMPULSORY (30MRKS)
1. (a) Briefly discuss how research is classified by purpose. (10mrks)
(b) Explain the considerations made by a researcher when preparing a research proposal. (20mrks)
SECTION B
2.James planned to carry out research on the topic "decline of coffee production in Kisii County"
(i) Formulate two objectives, two research questions and two null hypotheses for his study. (12mrks)
(ii) Explain how he will arrive at the accessible population out of a target population of 2000
coffee farmers. (8mrks)
3. (a) What is the difference between quantitative and qualitative research methods. ( 10mrks)
(b) Discuss the elements of cross-sectional research design ( 10mrks)
4. Jemima was asked to collect data from 145 consumers of red jam. Which suitable data collection tool
could you recommend her to use and why do you consider that tool appropriate in her study? (20mrks)
5. Critically assess the ethical issues that researchers need to adhere to when conducting research.
(20mrks)
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