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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:2012

KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF 3''RD ''TRIMESTER 2012 (EVENING) EXAMINATIONS
FACULTY : COMPUTING AND INFORMATICS
DEPARTMENT : COMPUTER SCIENCE AND BUSINESS
INFORMATION
UNIT CODE : BBIT 316/CISY 302
UNIT TITLE : RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
TIME : 2 HOURS

Instructions:

Answer question one and any other questions.

Question One

Describe at least four characteristics of a good research problem.

(6 marks)

Analyze the threats to external validity in an experimental design and suggest ways of increasing external validity in a study.

(8 marks)

Outline using a suitable example, the procedure of selecting a multi stage sample.

(4 marks)

Explain at least six concepts used in the management of data that are collected in a research project.

(6 marks)

Discuss the main components of theory and why theory is important in research.

(6 marks)

Question Two

Explain the ethical issues that one needs to be aware of before embarking on a research.

(8 marks)

Describe the precautions to be taken when writing a research report.

(6 marks)

Discuss why reviewing of related literature is necessary in any research project.

(6 marks)

Question Three

Describe four designs used in qualitative research.

(8 marks)

Explain the merits of scientific observation methods of data collection.

(6 marks)

Justify the need for a research proposal in a research project.

(6 marks)

Question Four

Describe the steps followed when carrying out a research.

(6 marks)

Explain why questionnaires are not considered as appropriate tools of data collection in research.

(6 marks)

Discuss the characteristics of good hypothesis and why they are useful in research.

(8 marks)

Cisy 302:Research Methods Question Paper

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