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Bcm 3251: Research Methods Question Paper

Bcm 3251: Research Methods

Course:Bachelor Of Commerce

Institution: Maasai Mara University question papers

Exam Year:2018

MAASAI MARA UNIVERSITY

COURSE TITLE: RESEARCH METHODS
DATE: 27TH AUGUST 2018 TIME: 2.00 – 4.00 PM
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Answer Question ONE and any other THREE questions
Do NOT write on this Question paper
This paper consists of 3 printed pages. Please turn over.

QUESTION ONE
Briefly explain the following concepts as applied in research:
Theoretical framework (3 Marks)
Exploratory study (3 Marks)
Hypothesis testing (3 Marks)
Snowball sampling (3 Marks)
Differentiate between the following:
Cross-sectional survey and longitudinal study (4 Marks)
Correlational and causal study (4 Marks)
You intend to undertake your undergraduate research project next semester. Clearly discuss the major ethical considerations you have to take into account in the conduct of your research project. (5 Marks)
QUESTION TWO
In respect to ethics in research discuss the difference between Beneficence and non-maleficence (4 Marks)
An undergraduate research project is a mandatory course requirement in order for a student to graduate. Clearly explain the outline of the research project highlighting the major sections. (11 Marks)
QUESTION THREE
Researchers can hardly avoid sampling; the challenge mainly is to arrive at a scientific sample. Clearly explain the criteria that a sample must meet for it to be considered scientific. (5 Marks)
Literature review is important for any research study. Briefly explain the importance of literature review to a research study. (5 Marks)
Explain the requirements of a good literature review (5 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR
In an effort to evaluate your understanding and skills in research method, you are tasked with a simple assignment of identifying a research topic and providing appropriate methodology that would suffice it. Summarize your write-up as guided below:
Develop a research topic and Provide any two objective from the topic (3 MARKS)
Which research design would you adopt? Why? (2 MARKS)
Who or what will form your population study? Why? (2 MARKS)
Briefly describe the context of your study. (2 MARKS)
Which sampling method would you use? Why? (1 MARKS)
How would you collect your data? (2 MARKS)
Why and how would you test reliability and `validity? (2 MARKS)
How would you analyze your data? (2 MARKS)
QUESTION FIVE
What is data preparation and what is required? Explain with an illustrative case. (5 MARKS)
Sometimes when collected data is analyzed, it does not measure up to the expectations of the researcher or does not meet the researchers’ objective. Discuss this statement. (10 MARKS)

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