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Bmgt 320/Econ 320:Research Methods December 2009 Question Paper

Bmgt 320/Econ 320:Research Methods December 2009

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Economics And Mathematics

Institution: Kabarak University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KABARAK UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2009/2010 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF COMMERCE &
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ECONOMICS AND
MATHEMATICS
COURSE CODE: BMGT 320/ECON 320

INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer Question One and any Other Two Questions:

QUESTION ONE
(i) Define research and highlight various features of research process. ( 5 marks )
(ii) Explain “specific objectives” in research and show how they differ from
general objectives. (5 marks )
(iii) Discuss variables in research and point out there role in research (4 marks)
(iv) Compare and contrast systematic and cluster sampling techniques in research
(6 Marks)
(v) What is statement problem and which characteristics are associated with a
good research statement problem (5 marks )
(vi) Compare empirical research with applied research (5 marks)

QUESTION TWO
(i) With the aid of appropriate examples discuss alternative directional
hypothesis and show how it differs from null-hypothesis. (5 marks)
(ii) What do you understand by piloting in research and what are its limitations?
(5 marks)
(iii) Give a delayed account on why the Kenyan Government should increase
research funds. (10 marks)

QUESTION THREE.
(i) Literature review is an integral part of research. Discuss its role in research.
(7 marks)
(ii) Compare research problems with research hypothesis and outline the
characteristics associated with each. (8 marks)
(iii) Differentiate the following: sampling population, source list, limitations and
delimitations. (5marks)

QUESTION FOUR
What do you understand by research design and what are its roles in research.
(4 marks)
(i) Identify and explain two probability sampling techniques and two nonprobability
sampling techniques that you are familiar with. ( 8 marks )

(ii) Identify various instruments commonly used in data collection and identify
demerits associated with each or them (6 marks)
(iii) Identify the features of representative sample. (2 marks )

Bmgt 320/Econ 320:Research Methods December 2009 Question Paper

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