NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONIC AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING

ADVANCED RESEARCH TECHNIQUE –ECE 703, TIME: 2HOURS

INSTRUCTION: ANSWER QUESTION ONE (1) AND ANY OTHER FOUR (4) QUESTIONS

1.a . Briefly describe the different steps involved in a research process.

b. what is research? state the basic types of research.

c. State criteria of good research.

2 (a.)”Research is more concerned with proper fact finding, analysis and evaluation”. Do you

Agree with this statement? Give reasons in support of your answer.

b. What is a research problem? Give three examples to illustrate your answer.

c. Explain any five steps you would take to define your research problem

3. Explain the meaning and significance of a Research design.

b. Enumerate the different methods of collecting data. Which one is the most suitable for

Conducting enquiry regarding e-governance in Nigeria? Explain its merits and demerits.

4. Explain the significance of a research report and narrate the various steps involved in

Writing such a report.

b. Describe in brief the layout of a research report covering all relevant points.

5. Explain the technique and importance of oral presentation of research findings. Is only oral presentation
sufficient? If not, why?

b. Describe any five importance of research hypothesis

c. in carrying out research design for an exploratory research, what three methods would you adopt

6. What do you understand by research hypothesis

b. Explain any five qualities/characteristics of a good research hypothesis

c. what are the four possible sources of research hypothesis; Explain them

7. Describe any five types of sampling technique that can be employed during research sample design

b. Describe any three types of research Hypothesis

c. Describe any six characteristics of a good/acceptable research hypothesis.

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