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Research Methodology Question Paper

Research Methodology

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Information Technology

Institution: Kca University question papers

Exam Year:2012

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UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS: 2011/2012
YEAR 2 EXAMINATION FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
BIT 2301 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
DATE: APRIL 2012 TIME: 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer Question One and Any other Two Questions
QUESTION ONE
a) Differentiate between the following terms
i. Validity and Reliability
ii. Qualitative and quantitative research methods
iii. Descriptive and inferential statistics [6 Marks]
b) List any four functions of a research proposal [4 Marks]
c) Explain the research process [7 Marks]
d) Research involves extracting meaning from facts. Give examples of three methods that are used to extract
meaning from facts [3 Marks]
e) List three functions of statistics [3 Marks]
f) List five type of validity [5 Marks]
g) What is a case study [2 Marks]
QUESTION TWO
a) Interview is one of the methods to obtain data. Explain three types of interviews [3 Marks]
b) Explain three types of experimental Designs [6 Marks]
c) Experimental research can be classified to independent, dependent, functional and factorial designs.
Clearly explain each classification [4 Marks]
d) Define the following terms
i. Statistics
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ii. Hypotheses
iii. Data Supremacy
iv. Literature review [4 Marks]
e) State three good research ingredients [3 Marks]
QUESTION THREE
a) Describe three dissertation enhancing features [3 Marks]
b) Explain factors that may course Bias in research design [3 Marks]
c) Descriptive survey looks at phenomena of moment and describes the phenomena fully.
State and explain features of descriptive survey [8 Marks]
d) State and explain types of sampling procedure [6 Marks]
QUESTION FOUR
a) Explain the following terms as used in research
i. Tool
ii. Method
iii. Methodology [5 Marks]
b) Research problem form the bases of the research, it should be well stated. Discuss vital aspects put in
place when stating the research problem [8 Marks]
c) Discuss five importance of literature review in a research [5 Marks]
d) What is the importance of a research proposal to the researcher [2 Marks]
QUESTION FIVE
a) Qualitative research is a broad term encompassing variety of approaches to interpretative research.
Explain [10 Marks]
b) Explain the meaning of the following descriptive research
i. Longitudinal research
ii. Correctional research
iii. Ex Post Facto research [3 Marks]
c) Discuss five sampling techniques, stating appropriate, advantages and disadvantages [5 Marks]
d) One of the important research tools is the ability to make MEASUREMENTS. Explain the term
measurements. [2 Marks]

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