Hbc2203: Research Methodology Question Paper
Hbc2203: Research Methodology
Course:Bachelor Of Commerce
Institution: Jomo Kenyatta University Of Agriculture And Technology question papers
Exam Year:2010
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JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY
University Examination 2009/2010
YEAR III SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF COMMERCE
HBC2203: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
DATE: APRIL 2010 TIME 2HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS
ANSWER QUESTION ONE AND ANY OTHER TWO
QUESTION ONE
The National Campaign Against Drugs Authority (NACADA) recognizes that drug and substance abuse is a global threat that causes serious ramifications on people’s health, security, economic and cultural welfare. Based on this, NACADA has contracted you to undertake a research on the rising state of drug abuse in universities in Kenya. Guided by the following questions, give a proposal that you would prepare examining how you would execute the project. The proposal should address the following issues
a) Brief background of the problem. (3 marks)
b) Formulate three objectives of the study. (3 )
c) Formulate one null and one alternative hypothesis and outline two roles played by hypothesis in research. (4 marks)
d) Scope of the study. (2 marks)
e) Limitation of the study. (2 marks)
f) A sampling design for the study and explain two factors you would consider in selecting the sampling design for the study. (6marks)
g) Prepare a short questionnaire that could be used to collect data for the study. The questionnaire should have both open ended and close ended questions. (4 marks)
h) Discuss how you can increase reliability of your research instrument. (2marks)
i) Indicate how you can acknowledge a book written by two authors at the beginning of a paragraph and how to cite a book you have used in literature review in the reference section. (4marks)
QUESTION TWO
a) Distinguish probability and non probability sampling design and explain when the latter is most appropriate. (6marks)
b) Discuss the techniques of data collection used by qualitative researchers and outline two challenges a researcher can face in using each technique. (14 marks)
QUESTION THREE
a) Outline the reasons for reviewing literature and explain why literature review is viewed as a challenge for many researchers. (6marks)
b) Discuss the following sampling techniques
i. Cluster sampling. (3marks)
ii. Purposive sampling. (2marks)
iii. Snow ball sampling. (3marks)
c) Discuss the factors that a researcher can put into consideration while selecting a research topic. (6 marks)
QUESTION FOUR
a) By use of a relevant example distinguish between proportionate and disproportionate stratified sampling techniques. (5marks)
b) Discuss five threats to internal validity and outline how each threat can be controlled. (15 marks)
QUESTION FIVE
a) Distinguish between reliability and validity. (4marks)
b) By the use of relevant examples describe experimental research design. (6marks)
c) Explain the principles that guide scientific research. (10marks)
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