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Research Methods Question Paper

Research Methods

Course:Bachelor Of Commerce

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2008

KENYA TT A UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2007/2008
INSTITUTE OF OPEN LEARNING
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF COMMERCE
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305: RESEARCH
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METHODS
DATE: Tuesday 8th January, 2008
TIME: 1.00 p.m. - 3.00 p.m.
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer questions ONE and any other TWO questions.
QUESTION ONE
(a) Discuss the importance of literature review in a research proposal. (8 Marks)
(b) The informal sector has been argued to be playing an important role in the
industrialization process and generation of employment in Kenya. The sector
provides training to potential employees for both the informal and formal sectors
thereby helping to improve the quality of life for tho_sewho would otherwise be
without any service of livelihood. The informal sector also has a capacity to
mobilize investments and produce affordable goods and services to the ever
increasing population. Due to the above reasons various stakeholders are
targeting the sector so as to enhance the potential benefits. In a recent study by
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Kadongo Investments (J uly 2007) it was revealed that the development and
growth of informal sector is affected by various factors among them
infrastructure, availability of cheap credit, competition in the market and prices
of raw materials used in the production among other factors.
In the light of the above, answer the following questions:
i.
State an appropriate research title for the research.
(2 Marks)
ii.
In conceptualizing the above problem, what did you consider as the salient
features of a good research problem?
(3 Marks)
111.
Suggest three possible research objectives for the study.
(3 Marks)
IV.
Develop a conceptual framework for the"study specifying the dependent and
the independent variables.
(4
Marks)
v.
In what ways can the above research be considered as a scientific process?
(3 Marks)
Vl.
Briefly explain three ways that would help you improve the reliability of the
study.
(3 Marks)
Vll.
Explain any four ethical considerations that you would bear in mind while
conducting your research.
(4
marks)
QUESTION TWO
(a) Briefly explain FOUR factors that should be taken into consideration by a
researcher in selecting an appropriate method for data collection.
(6 marks)

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(b) Discuss the various 'types' of reliabilities and validity III research, clearly
indicating the various techniques of estimating each.
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(14 Marks)
QUESTION THREE
(a) Briefly explain FOUR factors that influence the sample size.
(6
Marks)
(b) Briefly explain FOUR sources of measurement differences in data collection.
(6 Marks)
(c) Differentiate between the following terms as used in research
i.
Case study research and Statistical study research
11.
Antecedent variables and Intervening variables
111.
Cross-sectional research and Longitudinal research
IV.
Experimental research and Ex post facto research
(8 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR
(a) Using relevant examples, describe the various levels of measurement.
(4 Marks)
(b) Briefly explain any four non-probabilistic sampling techniques (6 marks)
(c) Using an appropriate example, prepare a 10 item questionnaire characterized by
both open and closed ended questions.
(10 marks)
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