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Mbad 604: Research Methods Question Paper

Mbad 604: Research Methods

Course:Master Of Business Administration

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

CHUKA

UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS

EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

MBAD 604: RESEARCH METHODS

STREAMS: MBA TIME: 3 HOURS

DAY/DATE: TUESDAY 6/8/2013 5.30 P.M. – 8.30 P.M.
INSTRUCTIONS:

Answer question One and any other Four questions.

Q1. Using suitable examples, discuss the applications of the following sampling strategies
in research.

(i) Simple random sampling
(ii) Stratified sampling
(iii) Systematic sampling
(iv) Snowball sampling
(v) Convenience sampling [20 marks]

Q2. “Research is systematic”. Critically examine this statement using suitable illustrations
to support your argument. [10 marks]

Q3. You have been appointed to head a busy research consultancy film involved in business research. Discuss factors that you would consider in selecting appropriate research designs for your studies. [10 marks]

Q4. Research is a scientific study on the interactive relationship between the independent variable and dependent variable. Critically analyse strategies that you would adopt to control the effects of extraneous variables in research. [10 marks]

Q5. “The review of literature is necessary in the development of research document”. Critically evaluate the rationale for review of literature in research. [10 marks]

Q6. You have been tasked with the responsibility of developing a Questionnaire for the purpose of data collection by your research supervisor. Critically discuss factors that
you would consider in constructing the items/questions for the questionnaire.
[10 marks]

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