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Bmgt 320: Research Methods Question Paper

Bmgt 320: Research Methods

Course:Bachelor Of Commerce

Institution: Kabarak University question papers

Exam Year:2012

KABARAK
UNIVERSITY

SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATIONS
2010/2011 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF COMMERCE

BMGT 320: RESEARCH METHODS
DAY: THURSDAY

DATE: 25/10/2012
TIME: 2.00 – 4.00 P.M.

STREAM: Y2S1
INSTRUCTIONS
? Attempt Question ONE (Compulsory) and any other THREE

QUESTION ONE (30 MARKS)
Read the case study below and answer the questions that follow.
Over the past few semesters, several students have posted comments in the university’s website
as well as other social network on the need to have cafeterias established within and or near
lecture halls. This according to them would reduce time waste, long queues witnessed in the only
eating hall as well as also providing a variety of food from which they could select. The Deputy
Vice Chancellor was alerted of the comments and immediately established a research team to
find out the best way forward on the matter.
Assuming that you are the appointed lead researcher:
a) Suggest a possible and most appropriate title that the research can take
(2 marks)

b) Write down the statement of the problem as indicated by the concerned students

(4 marks)

c) Outline any FOUR specific objectives that the study will take

(4 marks)

d) Provide FOUR research questions that the study will take

(4 marks)

e) Draw a schematic diagram of a conceptual framework that the research will adopt as it
seeks to address the outlined objectives in (c) above

(4 marks)

f) Choose an appropriate research design that you will adopt and explain why it is the most
appropriate

(3 marks)

g) Outline the sampling design that the study will adopt and explain the reasons why such a
sampling design would be taken

(3 marks)

h) Write down TEN potential sample questions that would be placed in the questionnaire for
the research

(5 marks)

i) What would be the most likely limitations of this study? Outline the delimitations that
you would put in place

(3 Marks)

QUESTION TWO: (15 MARKS)
Write short notes on:
a) Statement of the problem
b) Honesty
c) Multistage Sampling
d) Applied research and
e) Snowball sampling
QUESTION THREE: (15 MARKS)
Research studies employ different research instruments depending on various factors. Discuss
why questionnaires would be a preferred instrument rather than others.

QUESTION FOUR: (15 MARKS)
a) Data collection is crucial for the success of any researcher. Explain the reasons why this
is so, showing clearly that you are aware of the different types of data.
(10 marks)

b) Presentation of research findings provides an avenue through which a reader can
understand clearly the research findings. Highlight the role of data presentation to
research.

(5 marks)

QUESTION FIVE: (15 MARKS)
a) Compare and contrast descriptive research, experimental and qualitative research.

(9 marks)

b) Distinguish between validity and reliability as used in research

(6 marks)

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