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Research Methods(Buss 036) (Dmbg 024) Question Paper

Research Methods(Buss 036) (Dmbg 024)

Course:Bachelor Of Economics And Applied Statistics

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2012

TIME: 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS
Answer three questions only.
Question one is compulsory.
Answer any other two questions.

Question One
Indicate whether the following statements are true or false:-
Interval scale data is the most accurate of the measurement scales because it has absolute zero
I can perform all statiscal operations on nominal scale data.
I cannot use nominal scale where I am interested in measuring varying degrees of satisfaction.
Joe designed an experiment to investigate the effects of eating lunch on performance in the afternoon classes. He randomly assigned one group of students to eat lunch in the Mchuzi Café at noon. The students had chicken, chips and soda. A different group of students had no lunch, but still spent an hour in the Mchuzi Café. Both groups had similar breakfast at 8 a.m. He measured their performance by giving a research methods quiz at the end of their 4 p.m. class. The lunch group scored significantly higher.
Propose a hypothesis for the experiment.
(2 Marks)
What is the independent variable?
(1 Mark)
What is the treatment group?
(1 Mark)
What is the control group?
(1 Mark)
What is the dependent variable?
(1 Mark)
Propose a research question for the study.
(1 Mark)
Can he conclude that eating lunch causes better performance? Why or why not?
(2 Marks)

What does the process of problem definition entail?
(8 Marks)

Define a research proposal and outline its functions.
(8 marks)

Question Two
Distinguish between qualitative and quantitative research.
(8 marks)
Explain what researchers mean when they express concern about the following issues:
Internal validity.
External validity.
Reliability.
(12 Marks)

Question Three
Define the term literature review.
(2 Marks)

What is the importance of literature review in research?
(8 Marks)
You have been asked to give a presentation to a group of managers at an oil exploration company to gain access to undertake research. As part of the presentation, you outline your methodology, which includes piloting the questionnaire. In the ensuing question and answer session, one of the managers asks you to justify the need for a pilot study arguing that given the time constraints the pilot can be left out.
List the arguments that you would use to convince him that pilot testing is essential to your methodology. (10 Marks)

Question Four
What do you understand by the term research design and what is its importance?
(10 Marks)

Outline five advantages and five disadvantages of a case study method of data collection.
(10 Marks)

Question Five
Define the term research methodology and explain what it involves.
(12 Marks)

What are some of the problems that are encountered by researchers in the field?
(8 marks)

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