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Research Methods Exam Guide

The document provides instructions for a research methods exam for students in the Department of Business, Entrepreneurship & Management Science at Machakos University. Students are to answer one compulsory question and any two other questions. The questions cover topics like the purpose of research, types of research, research objectives, literature reviews, data collection methods, developing research topics and problems, sampling methods, and components of a research methodology. Students are warned that examination irregularity may result in expulsion.

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Research Methods Exam Guide

The document provides instructions for a research methods exam for students in the Department of Business, Entrepreneurship & Management Science at Machakos University. Students are to answer one compulsory question and any two other questions. The questions cover topics like the purpose of research, types of research, research objectives, literature reviews, data collection methods, developing research topics and problems, sampling methods, and components of a research methodology. Students are warned that examination irregularity may result in expulsion.

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MACHAKOS UNIVERSITY

University Examinations for 2017/2018 Academic Year

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS


DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ENTREPRENEURSHIP & MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
FIRST YEAR SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
RESEACH METHODS
DATE: 13/12/2017 TIME: 8:30 – 10:30 AM
INSTRUCTIONS:

Answer Question One and Any Other Two Questions

1. (a) Explain the purpose of research (8 marks)

(b) Explain three types of research (10 marks)

(c) State and explain the qualities of good research objectives (12 marks)

2. (a) Discuss the importance literature review in a research (12 marks)


(b) Discuss four data collection instruments and how they are used (8 marks)

3. (a) Design and state a good researchable topic of your choice (5 marks)
(b) Using the topic you have chosen, develop a statement of the problem (7 marks)
(c) State four specific objectives in your topic (8 marks)

4. (a) Explain any four sampling methods (12 marks)


(b) Explain a research abstract and what it contains (8 marks)

5. State and explain the components of research methodology of a research proposal. (20 marks)

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