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Dpba 013: Research Methods Question Paper

Dpba 013: Research Methods 

Course:Research Methods

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2008




KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF SECOND TRIMESTER 2008 EXAMINATIONS

FACULTY : BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES
DEPARTEMENT : BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
COURSE CODE : DPBA 013
COURSE TITLE : RESEARCH METHODS
TIME : 2 HOURS


INSTRUCTIONS:
• Answer all Questions

Question 1
Good research follows the standards of the scientific method for generating replicable research. List the several procedures followed and explain the managerial dimension of each?
(20 marks)

Question 2
(a) What is Business research? (5 marks)

(b) Define the following terms as used in research
(i) Population
(ii) Data
(iii) Variable
(iv) Parameter
(v) Problem statement (10 marks)

Question 3
You have received a business research report done by a consultant for your company. The study is a survey of customer satisfaction based on sample of 600. You are asked to comment on its quality. What will you look for? (10 marks)

Question 4
Describe the various methods of data collection (10 marks)

Question 5
Why is it necessary to undertake a literature review in research (5 marks)






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