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Cisy 302:Research Methods Question Paper

Cisy 302:Research Methods

Course:Computer Science

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2013

KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF 3''RD ''TRIMESTER 2013 (PT) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : COMPUTING & INFORMATICS
DEPARTMENT : COMPUTER SCIENCE AND BUSINESS INFORMATION
UNIT CODE : CISY 302/BBIT 316/BSIS 423/NRSG 420/MLSC 302
UNIT TITLE : RESEARCH METHODS
TIME : 2 HOURS

Instructions: Answer question one and any other two.

Question One

Explain five key steps of the scientific research method.

(5mks)

Discuss five characteristics of good research.

(5mks)

Distinguish between
Qualitative and quantitative research
Structured and unstructured interviews.
Basic research and applied research
Probability sampling and non probability sampling

Primary and secondary data

0(10mks)

Identify the key characteristics of a good hypothesis.

(5mks)

Elaborate the role of the following aspects of research

Description
Exploration
Explanation
Prediction

Control.

(5mks)

Question Two

Using valid example, show how the following can be applied in research
Observation technique
In depth interviews
Focus groups
Case study

Questionnaires

(10mks)

Discuss five challenges faced by researchers during the data collection.

(10mks)

Question Three

Discuss five considerations you would take into account when defining and selecting a research topic.

(10mks)

Analyze the challenges encountered in research topic selection and how they can be overcome.

(10mks)

Question Four

Explain five commonly used qualitative research designs.

(10mks)

Elaborate on three merits and two demerits of sampling.

(10mks)

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