UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION 2022/2023

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS

DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT

ALL MASTERS PROGRAMMES

VIRTUAL VARSITY

UNIT CODE: BMCU001 UNIT TITLE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

DATE: AUGUST, 2023 MAIN EXAM TIME: 3 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS: ANSWER QUESTION ONE AND ANY OTHER TWO QUESTIONS.

QUESTION ONE
a) Citing examples explain four types of literature review. (8 Marks)

b) Outline three aspects that guide a researcher in determining the scope of his/her study
(6 Marks)

c) Giving examples outline the characteristics of a good research problem. (6 Marks)

d) Explain the qualities of an effective conceptual framework? (6 Marks)

e) Give reasons why sampling is carried out in research. (4 Marks)

QUESTION TWO
a) Explain the main components of a research proposal. (10 Marks)

b) Explain different ways of presenting data. (5 Marks)

QUESTION THREE
a) Highlight on four non-probability methods in research. (8 Marks)

Paper One Page 1

 b) Data analysis is crucial step in research. Explain the process involved.
(7 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR
a) Discuss data collection techniques in social science research. (10 Marks)

b) What ethical issues will one consider when carrying out research. (5 Marks)

Paper One Page 2