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Hbc 2205:Research Methods Question Paper
Hbc 2205:Research Methods
Course:Bachelor Of Procurement And Supply Management
Institution: Multimedia University Of Kenya question papers
Exam Year:2014
MULTIMEDIA UNIVERSITY OF KENYA
FACULTY OF BUSINESS 2014/2015
BACHELOR OF PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY MANAGEMENT
HBC 2205:RESEARCH METHODS Y4S1
TIME :2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
1.Answer question one (compulsory) and any other two questions
QUESTION ONE
a)Research methods can be classified in various ways ;however
one if the most common distinctions between qualitative and quantitative research methods .Is there a clear line if distinction between the two ? Explain (8 marks)
b)Which method is the best ? (2 marks)
c)In what ways are these methods relevant to our research problems and to our model of how the world is put together ? ( 1mark)
d)Orlikowski and Baroudi(1991) following Chua (1986) suggest three categories of research philosophies based on the underlying research epistemology;positivist;interpretive and critical research paradigms .Briefly discuss these threee research paradigms (15 marks)
e)Briefly outlinee Silverman''s three models of paradigm (6 marks )
QUESTION TWO
a)Explain the following terms ( 12marks)
>Research design
>Experimental study
> After only study
> The before and after design
>The control group design
>The double controls design
b)Explain the difference between null and alternative hypothesis (8 marks )
QUESTION THREE
a)What is a research problem (5marks)
b)What are the steps in the formulation of research problems ?(6marks)
c)Using examples and tables,explain the difference between type one and type two errors ( 9marks)
QUESTION FOUR
Define research design and outline its components and the factors affecting the process ( 20 marks )
QUESTION FIVE
a)How is the reactive effect controlled in research (5marks)
b) Discuss commonly used methods of data collection and outline the essentials of a good questionnaire (15 marks )
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