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Research Methods (Buss 036) Question Paper

Research Methods (Buss 036)

Course:Bachelor Of Economics And Applied Statistics

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2013

TIME: 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS
Answer question one and any other two questions.
Question One (compulsory)
Your local church is partnering with the well wishers to implement a programme that will address the high rate of drug abuse by secondary and college youth in your community. In order to understand better some of the key issues facing the youth they have requested you to carry out a research to establish the main driving force and the possible solutions to this rampant worrying problem
Define research?
(3 Marks)
What are the types of research design that would be appropriate for this study?
(5 Marks)
Identify the total and the target population for this study.
(5 Marks)
Project the problems to be encountered in implementation of the research findings from this study.
(8 Marks)
State and explain importance of literature review in research.
(5 Marks)
Differentiate between a sample and sampling procedures.
(4 Marks)

Question Two
Using relevant and clear examples, describe five key qualities of a good research study.
(10 Marks)

There are five types of variables that a researcher is likely to find in research study. Discuss these variables giving appropriate examples.
(10 Marks)

Question Three
Discuss in detail the various instruments of data collection that a researcher may employ in data collection.
(10 Marks)

"A research proposal is of great importance to both university students and beginning researchers." Discuss this statement.
(10 marks)

Question Four
State four reasons why literature is reviewed in research.
(8 Marks)

Discuss four types of probability sampling.
(8 Marks)

State four ethical issues a research should consider during data collection.
(4 Marks)

Question Five
It is said that a good research topic is key to any scientific study. Enumerate and explain the qualities of a good research topic.
(10 Marks)

Information technology is the newest trend used to drive business in the world today. Discuss various ways in which this new trend can be used to improve research.
(10 Marks)

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