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RESEARCH METHODS
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Introduction to Research
Scientific Investigation
Computer Technology and Business Rese'a oh _
The ResearchjProcess Steps 1 to 3:The B n a d " " ^ ^ Problem Area,'.Preliminary Data Gathering, I'Pftyggs'jj
Definition.
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Frame^ortc Hypothesis Development .
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The Research. Process: Step 6: Elements of Research
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Experimental Designs.
Measurement df Variables: Operational Definition
and .Scales Measurement: Scaling, Reliability, Validity
Data Collection Methods
Sampling '
Data Analysis.aod Interpretation
The Research; Report
Managerial peclsion Making and Research

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Research Methods for Business;-A Skill Building Approach: 4 Edition .

by Uma Qekaran; John Wiley & Sons Inc.DISTRIBUTION OFflWRKS
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Islamabad - Kohat - Peshawar - Lahore

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Course Code:
Course Title:
Program:
Semester:

MG 4365
Research Methods
MBA
Spring 2011

TERMINAL
EXAMINATION
;

This is a t h r e e - h o u r e x a m i n a t i o n a n d consists of review questions only.

You m a y Attempt n o t m o r e t h a n nine review questions.
Q.I.

Describe the distinguishing features of applied and basic research by quoting suitable examples.

Q.2

List the hallmarks of scientific research. Discuss any two of them with appropriate examples.

Q,3

H o w managers can enhance their efficiency by getting benefit from the Management Information ;
Systems?

Q.4

Write short notes on the following:

i. Data Storage
ii. Data Mining
iii. Data Security

Q.S

Highlight'the distinction between the following:

i. Independent and Dependent Variables
ii. Null and Alternative Hypothesis

Q.6

Differentiate between exploratory studies and causal research studies.

Q.7

Describe various factors which threats the external and internal validity in the experimental research.

Q.8

Differentiate between Ordinal and Interval Scale.

Q.9
Q.IO

Discuss what "goodness" of measure means and why it is necessary to establish It in research.
Why the questionnaire is considered to be an economical and fast way of data:collection? And how
we can improve the quality of questionnaire?

Q.l 1

Explain Convenience sampling. How it will facilitate a researcher in sample selection?

Q.12

What do'you understand by coding of data? How does it help to analyze the data?

Q.13

Write the contents commonly used in writing research reports. Discuss research problem anci
conclusion parts of a research report.

Q.14

How does research help managers in making better decisions?

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Islamabad - Kohat ~ Peshawar - Lahore

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Student Name:

Course Code:
Course Title:
Program:
Semester:

MG 4365
Research Methods
MBA
Fall 2010

bis is a t h r e e - h o u r e x a m i n a t i o n a n d consists of review questions only,

on may a t t e m p t not m o r e t h a n nine review questions.
.1

How is applied research different from bfisic research?. Answer with examples.

.2

Briefly describe any two of hallmarks of scientific research.

.3

Describe different sources of data, explaining their usefulness and disadvantages.

.4

Write a short note on data storage and its security, giving appropriate examples.

Highlight the distinction between the following:

i. Independent variable and dependent variable
ii. Nidi and Alternative Hypothesis

Howethical issues are addressed in experimental research designs?

Define internal validity and externa] validity. How can we increase both of these?

Stale the characteristics of ordinal and interval scales.

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10

Differentiate between population, sample and sample frame.

Why the questionnaire is considered to be an economical and fast way of data collection? How we
can improve the quality of questionnaire?

What is major difference between probability and non-piobnbiiity sampling?

Why collected data is analyzed? Discuss importance of coding.

Why do researchers write research report? What objectives are achieved by this?

Describe the research problems where only qualitative research method may be used?

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Course Title:
Program^
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EXAMINATION
QM4354
Business Statistics
MBA/MS
Spring 2007

This is ft t h r e e - h o u r examination tind consists of review questions and problems.

You may a t t e m p t n o t m o r e t h a n a total of ten review questions and problems.
Q.l a) Write all and-explain three of Singular Statistics fields,
b) Define any T H R E E of the following:
i. Error
ii. Class-width
iii. Class-interval
iv. Frequency distribution table
Q.2 a) During a month when a scheduled SOO-mile flight was taken on 25 clays by a plane having 240
available passenger seats, 60 percent of seats, on the average, were occupied. Passenger operating
revenue for the period was $100,818. Compute revenue per passenger-mile,
b) Present a tabular comparison of the percentage distribution of sales by region for the 2 years.
Round to th6 first decimal place.
TABLE
Sales, thousands of dollars
Region
This year
Last year
East
$2465
$2415
Central
2084
1814

West
Q.3

179
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195
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150
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172 174
137

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10.3 - 10.7
10.8-11.2
11.3-11.7
10.8-12.2
12.3-12.7

Q.6

142
198
155
195
163

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175
208
161
179

194
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143
216
185
165
156.

Draw Histogram and cumulative frequency polygon (Topped - Bottom) from the table given
below:
Tax Load

Q.5

998.

For the data given in the following table, make a frequency table using 10 as the class-interval.
Start first clrtss from 130 - 139.
TABLE
WEEKLY EARNINGS O F 50 MANUFACTURING WORKERS. IN DOLLARS
151
211
182
148
209

Q.4

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From the table given in Q# 4 compute:

i. M A D from median
ii. Geomstric mean
From the following table compute:
i. ?6i
ii. D
iii. Mode
iv. Variance
T

iii. IQR

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Course Code:
Course Title:
Program:
Semester:

MG4365
Research Methods
MBA
Fall 2005

This is a thrtc-hour examination and consists of review questions only.

You may attempt not more than nine review questions.
Q.l

Describe the distinguishing features of applied and basic research by quoting suitable examples.

Q.2

Deduction and induction play an important rote in the advancement of scientific knowledge..
Discuss.

Q.3

How managers can enhance their efficiency by getting benefit from the Management Information
System?

Q-4

Give significant reasons of doing literature survey.

Q.5

Highlight the distinction between the following:

i. Independent and Dependent variables
ii. Null and Alternate hypotheses

Q.ti

Discuss the salient features of exploratory and hypotheses testing studies.

Q.7

Define internal validity and external validity. What are the possible threats to internal validity?

Q.S

Describe the characteristics of interval scale. Explain the response format of this scale by giving
examples.

Q.9

Elaborate different techniques to assess the reliability of measurement tools.

Q.10

Why questionnaire is considered to be an economical and fast way of data collection? How can
we improve the quality of questionnaire. ;'.'
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What is the major difference between probability mul non-probability sampling? Why researchers
usually prefer purposive sampling?

Q.l 2 . Explain the objectives of data analysis?

Q.13.

Why it is important to write a research 'report after conducting research?

Q. 14 As a business researcher, which limitations you will observe in a case study conducted by
"Solutions Consulting Company" on The Cradle of Indian Handcrafts.

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KofeBt - Islamabad

Lahore - Peshawar - M ultan - FaiBalabad -r Quett* - Guji-aiiwala

Course Code:
Course Title:
Program:
Semester:

MG 4365
Research Methods
MBA
Spring 200S

This is a t h r e e - h o u r examination a n d consists of review questions oniy.

You m a y a t t e m p t n o t m o r e t h a n nine review questions.
Q.l

Describe the distinguishing features of applied and basic research by quoting suitable examples.

Q.2

Deduction and induction play an important role in the advancement of scientific knowledge.
Discuss.

Q.3

How can managers enhance their efficiency by getting benefit from the Management Information
System?

Q.4

Give significant reasons of doing literature survey.

Q.5

Highlight the distinction between the following:

a. Independent and Dependent Variables
b. Null and Alternate.Hypothesis

Q.6

Discuss'the salient features of exploratory and hypotheses testing studies.

Q.7

Define internal validity and external validity. What are the possible threats to internal validity?

Q.8

Describe the characteristics of interval scale. Explain the response format of this scale by giving
an example.

Q.9

Elaborate different techniques to assess the reliability of measurement tools.

Q. 10

Why questionnaire is considered to be an economical and fast way of data collection? How can
we improve the quality of questionnaires?

Q. 11

What is the major difference between probability and non-probability sampling? Why researchers
prefer purposive sampling?

Q.12

Explain the objectives of data analysis.

Q.13

Why is it important to write a research report after conducting research?

Q.14 . As a business researcher, which limitations you will observe in a case study conducted by
"Solutions Consulting Company" on The Cradle of Indian Handcrafts*