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Reseach Methods - Final Exam

This document outlines the final examination for the Diploma in Information and Communication Technology at Chalimbana University in association with the Zambia Air Services Training Institute. It consists of eight questions, with candidates required to answer any four, covering various research methods and concepts. The exam duration is three hours, with a total of 100 marks and a pass mark of 50.

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Reseach Methods - Final Exam

This document outlines the final examination for the Diploma in Information and Communication Technology at Chalimbana University in association with the Zambia Air Services Training Institute. It consists of eight questions, with candidates required to answer any four, covering various research methods and concepts. The exam duration is three hours, with a total of 100 marks and a pass mark of 50.

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CHALIMBANA UNIVERSITY

IN
ASSOCIATION
WITH
ZAMBIA AIR SERVICES TRAINING INSTITUTE

DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY


LEVEL I YEAR I
FINAL EXAMINATION
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2022 SERIES
RESEARCH METHODS

TIME: THREE (3) HOURS TOTAL MARKS: 100


PASS MARK: 50

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDITATES

1. The duration for this paper is THREE (3) hours


2. There are EIGHT (08) QUESTIONS in this paper
3. Each question carries TWENTY-FIVE (25) marks
4. Answer ANY FOUR (04) questions of your choice
5. Programmable calculators and cell phones are NOT allowed
6. Mark your answers on the answer script provided.

DO NOT TURN THIS PAPER UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO


ANSWER ONLY FOUR (04) QUESTIONS

1. Define the following:


a) Sample [05 marks]
b) Population [05 marks]
c) Null Hypothesis [05 marks]
d) Alternative Hypothesis [05 marks]
e) Research Design [05 marks]

2.
a) Differentiate the following:
i) Research statement and Research hypothesis [04 marks]
ii) Independent variable and Dependent variable [04 marks]
b) Compare and contrast qualitative and quantitative methods [07 marks]
c) Explain the following research concepts
i) Probability Sampling [03 marks]
ii) Non-Probability Sampling [03 marks]
iii) Data Collection and Analysis [06 marks]

3.
a) Define “Research” [02 marks]
b) List FIVE (05) reasons for conducting research [05 marks]
c) Describe the following research objectives:
i) Theoretical Objective [06 marks]
ii) Factual Objective [06 marks]
iii) Application Objective [06 marks]

4. Write short notes on the following:


a) Pure research [05 marks]
b) Applied research [05 marks]
c) Inductive research methods [05 marks]

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d) Deductive research methods [05 marks]
e) Research problem statement [05 marks]

5.
a) Differentiate research methodology and research methods [03 marks]
b) Describe the following types of research:
i) Quantitative Research [06 marks]
ii) Qualitative Research [06 marks]
iii) Mixed Method Research [10 marks]

6.
a) Define “Market Research” [02 marks]
b) Describe cross-sectional and longitudinal surveys [07 marks]
c) Differentiate the following:
i) Primary quantitative methods [08 marks]
ii) Secondary quantitative methods [08 marks]

7. Explain the following research methods:


a) Focus group [05 marks]
b) One-on-One interview [05 marks]
c) Case study [05 marks]
d) Record keeping [05 marks]
e) Questionnaire [05 marks]

8. Discuss the steps a researcher needs to takes in order to ensure that all parts of
an investigation are completed to a high standard. [25 marks]

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