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Research Methodology (Cisy 302) (Bbit 316) (Nrsg 352) (Mlsc 302) (Biol 301) (Agri 270) 1St Trimester 2014 Question Paper

Research Methodology (Cisy 302) (Bbit 316) (Nrsg 352) (Mlsc 302) (Biol 301) (Agri 270) 1St Trimester 2014

Course:Bachelor Of Business Information Technology

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2014

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY (CISY 302) (BBIT 316) (NRSG 352) (MLSC 302) (BIOL 301) (AGRI 270) 1ST TRIMESTER 2014
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF 1'ST 'TRIMESTER 2014 (DAY)EXAMINATION

FACULTY : COMPUTING & INFORMATICS
DEPARTMENT : COMPUTER SCIENCE
UNIT CODE : CISY 302/BBIT 316/NRSG 352/BIOL 301/
AGRI 270/MLSC 302

UNIT TITLE : RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
TIME : 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS

Answer question one and any other two questions

Question One (30 Marks)

Define the following terms as they are used in research
(6 Marks)
Population validity
Error
Response rate
Qualitative research
Quantitative research
Conceptual framework
Explain the importance of literature review as used in research
(5 Marks)
Outline five characteristics of a good research topic
(5 Marks)
State and briefly explain two major types of variables used in research
(4 Marks)
Explain any two conditions which must be met for a research problem to exist
(4 Marks)
State and describe any three research designs
(6 Marks)
Question Two (20 Marks)

Explain the various components of a research report, giving examples
(10 Marks)
Discuss five ethical considerations that you would bear in mind when conducting research
(10 marks)
Question Three (20 Marks)

State any three characteristics of a good sample design
(3 marks)
Describe any three qualities of a research instrument
(6 Marks)
What is the meaning of hypothesis
(1 Mark)
State and briefly describe any five sampling designs
(10 Marks)
Question Four (20 Marks)

State any three referencing styles used for research documentation
(3 Marks)
Explain any three factors you would consider in selecting a primary data collection method
(6 Marks)
Define sampling
(1 Mark)
Discuss the importance of a conceptual framework in a research
(10 Marks)

Research Methodology (Cisy 302) (Bbit 316) (Nrsg 352) (Mlsc 302) (Biol 301) (Agri 270) 1St Trimester 2014 Question Paper

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