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Scu 600:Research Methods Question Paper

Scu 600:Research Methods

Course:Master Of Business Administration

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2010

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010
SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

SCU 600:RESEARCH METHODS.
DATE:TUESDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER,2010
TIME:9.00AM-12.00PM

INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer any FOUR questions

QUESTION ONE:
(a)Discuss the importance of literature review in a research proposal [10 marks]

(b)Discuss the ethical issues that a researcher has to consider while carrying out research relating to:-
(i)The respondents [5 marks]

(ii)Team members [5 marks]

(iii)The sponsor [5 marks]

QUESTION TWO:
(a)Differentiate the following terms as used in research:

(i)Experimental research and Ex post facto research [2 marks]

(ii)Pure research and Applied research[2 marks]

(iii)Reliability and validity [2 marks]

(iv)Antecedent variables and intervening variables [2 marks]

(v)Cross-sectional research and Longitudinal research [2 marks]

(b)Discuss the various probabilistic sampling techniques that a researcher may use to select a sample from a population,giving the advantages and disadvantages for each technique [15 marks]

QUESTION THREE:

(a)Briefly explain five factors that should be taken into consideration by a researcher in selecting the appropriate method for data collection [10 marks]

(b)Discuss the various "types" of reliabilities and validity in research,clearly indicating the various techniques of estimating each. [15 marks]

QUESTION FOUR:
(a)Briefly explain five characteristics of scientific research.[5 marks]

(b)During the last two decades,there has been dramatic change in the business environment.The trend towards complexity has increased the risk associated with business decisions,making it more important to have sound information base.In view of the above statement.discuss the role of research in today's organizations.[10 marks]

(c)Discuss the reasons why it is important to write a research proposal before engaging in any field research exercise.[10 marks]

QUESTION FIVE:

(a)Briefly explain FOUR sources of measurement of different data collection [8 marks]

(b)Briefly explain FOUR factors to consider in developing a sampling design [6 marks]

(c)Compare and contrast questionnaires and interviews as instruments of collecting primary data.[11 marks]

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