Mbad 704- Research Methods Question Paper

Mbad 704- Research Methods

Course:Master Of Business Administration

Institution: Kisii University question papers

Exam Year:2011

KISII UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

FIRST YEAR EXAMINATIONS FOR THE AWARD OF THE DEGREE OF MASTERS IN BUSINESS ADMINSTRATION.

SECOND SEMESTER 2010/2011
(FEBRUARY 2011)

MBAD 704- RESEARCH METHODS

STREAM: MBAD Y1 S2 TIME: 3 HOURS

DAY: THURSDAY, 2.00 – 5.00 P.M DATE: 23/02/2011

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Do not write anything on this question paper.
2. Answer question ONE and any THREE from the remaining questions.

1. a. Examine the term 'Scientific Research' (4 marks)

b. With relevant examples, explain the two types of research in academic

and research programmes. (6 marks)

c. With support of examples, distinguish concepts ' classification by purpose;

and ' classification of research methods' (2 marks)

d. i. What do you understand by the term 'Investigation'? (2 marks)

ii. Examine qualities of investigation. Justify your answers. (6 marks)

2. a. In your own understanding, how would you look at a research proposal? (3 marks)

b. To be a complete MBA student, one must undertake a ' research topic. Explain the criteria

for selecting the right research topic. (12 marks)

3. a. Discuss the term "Research Ethics" in relation to both the 'research process' and

' individual researchers' (6 marks)

b. Explain the essential components of a research proposal. Justify your answers. (9 marks)

4. a. Citing examples, distinguish the terms:

i. Topic, problem and thesis (3 marks)

ii. Significance and statement of objective (3 marks)

b. A good research objective must conform to the SMART criteria. Discuss. (9 marks)

5. a. What is research design ? ( 2 marks)

b. Formulate six research questions out of the following topic:

" How Basic Science Teachers help medical students learn: the students perspective". (6 marks)

c. i. Explain the term 'hypothesis' (3 marks)

ii. With examples, justify the difference between Alternative and Null hypothesis. (3 marks)

6. a. Explain the relevance of the following terms to research:

i. Literature Review (2 marks)

ii. Theoretical and conceptual framework (3 marks)

iii. Random sampling method (2 marks)

iv. Descriptive statistics (2 marks)

v. SPSS (2 marks)

VI.Internet (2 marks)

b. With the aid of an example, differentiate the two application of inferential statistics

"The T-test and the Z-test" (2 marks)

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