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Cms 203: Research Methodology - Saturday Question Paper
Cms 203: Research Methodology - Saturday
Course:Bachelor Of Commerce
Institution: Kca University question papers
Exam Year:2009
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UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS: 2008/2009
SECOND YEAR STAGE II EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE
CMS 203: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY - SATURDAY
DATE: AUGUST 2009 TIME: 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer question ONE and any other TWO questions
QUESTION ONE
a) The introduction of a research report consists of several components, including background of
the study, Statement of the problem, Research objectives and the significance of the study.
Briefly describe the contents of each of the four components. (8 marks)
b) You are set to conduct a research on the impact of free education on school dropout rates for
schools in Kuria district. Outline in detail the methodology you will follow in the study. It
should include the following:
i) The type of research design
ii) The population of interest for the study
iii) The population frame
iv) Sampling method
v) Sample size for the study
vi) Data collection
In each of the above show clearly how you will undertake the same for the envisaged study.
(14marks)
c) Outline the steps of carrying out literature review (4 marks )
d) Differentiate between correlation analysis and regression analysis ( 4 marks )
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QUESTION TWO
a) Outline the purpose of research to a business manager (5marks )
b) Distinguish between the following types of research:
i) Basic research and Applied research (5 marks )
ii) Quantitative research and qualitative research (5marks )
iii) Case studies and surveys (5 marks )
QUESTION THREE
a) State and explain five sources of research ideas to a prospective researcher ( 5 marks )
b) A study of high-crime locations in Nairobi was conducted. The number of crimes in each of
eight sample areas during a one year period was recorded. The number of crimes before and
after the community policing program was inaugurated are indicated in the table below:
Number of crimes by area
A B C D E F G H
Before the program 14 7 4 5 17 12 8 9
After the program 2 7 3 6 8 13 3 5
Using appropriate Method, test at the 5 % level of significance to determine if there has been a
decrease in the number of crimes since the program was inaugurated. (15 marks)
QUESTION FOUR
a) An international donor organization has set aside some funds for research and has placed an
advertisement calling for proposals. Assuming you want to write on the topic
“An investigation of the factors affecting access to clean water by households in Makuyu
Division of Thika District”. Give at least three objectives for the study, the scope of study and
the importance of the study. (12 marks)
b) Distinguish between the probability and non-probability sampling methods (8 marks)
QUESTION FIVE
a) Write short notes on the following methods of data collection:
i) Questionnaire method (5 marks )
ii) Observation method ( 5 marks )
iii) Interview method ( 5 marks )
b) State Three advantages and Two disadvantages of using secondary data (5 marks )
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