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Buss 423: Research Methods Question Paper

Buss 423: Research Methods

Course:Bachelor Of Economics And Applied Statistics

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2012

KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 1''st ''TRIMESTER 2012 EXAMINATIONS
SCHOOL : BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
DEPARTMENT : ECONOMICS AND APPLIED STATISTICS
UNIT CODE : BUSS 423
UNIT TITLE : RESEARCH METHODS

TIME:
INSTRUCTIONS
Attempt question one and any other two.
Question One
Explain the role of the following concepts in research process:-
Objectives.
Hypothesis
Problem statement.
Research design.
Literature review.
(15 Marks)
Giving appropriate examples, distinguish between the following:-
Descriptive and causal research.
Independent and dependent variables.
Deductive and inductive reasoning.
Stratified and cluster sampling.
(8 marks)

Explain the characteristics of a good problem statement.
(7 Marks)
Question Two
Under what condition would you recommend a probability sample or a non probability sample?
(6 Marks)
What advantages and disadvantages does an internet survey have?(6 Marks)
What advantages can be gained from case studies? What dangers, if any, are there in using them? In what situations are they useful?
(8 Marks)
Question Three
The Kenya Methodist University wishes to understand its image from the public point of view.
Required:
Define what would be the research problem.
(5 Marks)

Formulate three objectives for the study.
(3 Marks)

Giving reasons what research design would be appropriate.
(6 Marks)

What sample technique would be most suitable? Explain.
(6 Marks)
Question Four
Use an appropriate technique to compare the following data on score prices for two firms over the past six months, using the period six months ago as the base period.
(6 Marks)

Insurance Firm Bank Firm
Sh Sh
Six months ago 10 587
Four months ago 12 613
Two months ago 13 658
Current price 14 690

Which firm’s score price have increased the most in the last six months? Justify.
(4 Marks)

What is the role of research proposed in research process?
(10 Marks)
Question Five
Discuss the role of research in the development of the economy of Kenya. (20 Marks)

Buss 423: Research Methods Question Paper

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