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Bmit 320:Research Methods December 2008 Question Paper

Bmit 320:Research Methods December 2008

Course:Bachelor Of Business Management And Information Technology

Institution: Kabarak University question papers

Exam Year:2008

KABARAK UNIVERSITY
EXAMINATIONS
2008/2009 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF BUSINESS
MANAGEMENT AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
COURSE CODE: BMIT 320

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. This paper contains FOUR questions
2. Answer question ONE and any other TWO questions
3. DO NOT write anything on this question paper
4. Read instructions on the answer booklet carefully

QUESTION ONE
(a) Discuss the importance of research in contemporary business operations.
(6 marks)
(b) Precisely explain the various classifications of research. (6 marks)
(c) Explain clearly the levels of Literature review (4 marks)
(d) Distinguish between probability and non-probability sampling methods
(6 marks)
(e) Differentiate between the following paired concepts:
(i) Parametric tests and non parametric tests (2 marks)
(ii) Primary data and Secondary data (2 marks)
(iii) Time and cost budget (2 marks)
(iv) Theoretical framework and conceptual framework (2 marks)

QUESTION TWO
(a) Differentiate between regression and correlation analysis (4 marks)
(b) Describe the circumstances under which the following methods are used in Data
Analysis
(i) Wilcoxon rank test (2 marks)
(ii) Spearman’s coefficient of correlation (2 marks)
(iii) Factor Analysis (2 marks)
(c) What are the advantages of primary data over secondary data (5 marks)

QUESTION THREE
(a) Explain how validity and reliability are enhanced in a research undertaking
(8 marks)
(b) Research designs can be broadly classified as positivistic and phenomenological.
Describe these categories citing examples in each case (7 marks)

QUESTION FOUR
(a) “Ethical consideration is an important aspect of any research work.” Explain this
statement citing the various ethical issues that should be kept in mind when dealing
with a research client. (9 marks)
(b) Using a suitable example, describe how references for the following are done.
(i) A textbook (2 marks)
(ii) An article in a journal (2 marks)
(iii) A thesis/dissertation (2 marks)

Bmit 320:Research Methods December 2008 Question Paper

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