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Bcm 3256: Research Methods Question Paper

Bcm 3256: Research Methods 

Course:Bachelor Of Commerce

Institution: Maasai Mara University question papers

Exam Year:2017



MAASAI MARA UNIVERSITY
COURSE TITLE: RESEARCH METHODS
DATE: 28TH APRIL 2017 TIME: 8.30AM-10.30AM
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Answer question ONE (compulsory) and any other THREE
Question one carries 25 marks
All other questions carry 15 marks
This paper consists of 2 printed pages. Please turn over

QUESTION ONE
Outline five functions of literature review in research. (5 marks)
Discuss any five considerations for evaluating secondary data for research.
(10 marks)
Discuss five ethical principles which guide researchers in their work.
(10 marks)
QUESTION TWO
Write short explanations of the following concepts:-
Continuous and discontinuous variables (4 marks)
Dependent and independent variables (4 marks)
Discuss the three types of research hypothesis. (7 marks)
QUESTION THREE
Define sampling and explain any three types of non-probability sampling methods. (10 marks)
Outline five advantages of sampling over census study. (5 marks)
QUESTION FOUR
Mention three differences between a research project proposal and a research project report. (3 marks)
By use of examples, describe any four sections of chapter one of a research proposal. (12 marks)

QUESTION FIVE
With the definition of a research problem, explain the steps followed in identifying and formulating a research problem. (15 marks)






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