Research Methodology (MGTC3109)
Higher Institute of Commerce and Management (HICM)
Semester: First Semester
Level: 300
Year: 2014
Question one (38 marks)
“There is widespread research interest in information and communication technologies (ICTs).
According to Crede & Mansell (1998), ICTs are crucially important for sustainable development
in developing countries. In the past two decades, most developed countries have witnessed
significant changes that can be traced to ICTs. These multi-dimensional changes have been
observed in almost all aspects of life: economics, education, communication, banking, insurance
accountancy, marketing and even travel. In a society driven by technology, getting information
quickly is very importantfor both the sender and receiver .... In addition to examining the
influencing role of ICTs in our daily life, it is imperative to critically examine the challenges in
the adoption and use of ICT in developing societies…….”
Required ,
a)
Outline the various steps you will adopt to carry out the study implied in the passage above.
b)
Generate a research topic for this study.
c)
What is the main issue/problem implied in the passage above (five lines maximum)
d)
List two research questions you will be interested in answering.
e)
Establish the main and specific research objectives.
f)
What do you understand by hypothesis in research? State one hypothesis you will be interested
in.
g)
Briefly explain the relevance of literature in this study.
h)
Briefly explain your research design
i)
Differentiate between quantitative and qualitative research methods as may be used in this study
Question Two (20 Marks)
You have been assigned to collect data for a research focusing on the socio - demographic
distribution of items sold in the Bambili market using a questionnaire. The data will be collected in
and around the Bambili market.
a) List and clearly explain the steps you will adopt in the sampling process.
b) Explain with justification the sampling technique(s) that you will use.
c) List three characteristics of a good questionnaire
d) State five closed ended questions that you will like include in the questionnaire
e) List three characteristics of a good questionnaire
Distinguish between a List of Reference and a Bibliography
Give three reasons why a list of reference should be included in a research project ° List two hypothetical
references (one text and one journal article) using the APA referencing style
UNIVERSITY OF BAMENDA
HIGHER INSTITUTE OF COMMERCE AND
MANAGEMENT (HICM) FIRST SEMESTER
EXAMINATIONS
Academic year: 2013/2014
Time allowed: 3 HOURS
DATE:
Examiners: Prof. LemaFoije&Dr.
Dobdinga Cletus F.
Course title: Research Methodology
INSTRUCTIONS: ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS
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