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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:2013

KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 1''ST ''TRIMESTER 2013 (EVENING) EXAMINATION
SCHOOL : BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
DEPARTMENT : ECONOMICS AND APPLIED STATISTICS
UNIT CODE : BUSS 423
UNIT TITLE : RESEARCH METHODS

TIME: 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer question one and any other two questions.
Question One
A lecturer in the school business at KeMU University is interested in finding out the extent to which learners apply what they have learnt in theory to the real practical situation. The lecturer decided to take students in the entrepreneurship class on a tour to Gikomba market with the aim of assisting them to identify business ventures;
What research design will be most appropriate in achieving the purpose of the study and why?
(4 Marks)
Identify any three groups of respondents the learners should target and justify.
(3 Marks)
Compare and contrast the strengths and weaknesses of participate observation during this tour.
(6 Marks)
Indicate any five challenges the learners are likely to encounter in Gikomba market and how they will be addressed.
(5 Marks)
Define probability sampling and highlight any four advantages of using this sampling method in research.
(10 marks)
Question Two
Validity and reliability are essential components of research. Discuss.
(10 Marks)
Identify any five potential threats to internal validity in research. (10 Marks)
Question Three
During oral presentation Maria was requested to highlight the major areas in the project indicate any five areas that Maria should focus on. (10 Marks)
Define sampling and discuss four types of sampling designs.
(10 Marks)
Question Four
Technology plays a major role in research. Discuss.
(10 Marks)

What potential ethical challenges is a researcher likely to encounter in a study investigating teaching/learning effectiveness in KeMU University? How can these challenges be addressed?
(10 Marks)
Question Five
Discuss the advantages of secondary data in research.
(10 Marks)

Identify and discuss four types of research design.
(10 marks)

Buss 423: Research Methods Question Paper

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