Research Methodology (ECOM3202)
Faculty of Economics and Management Science (FEMS)
Semester: Second Semester
Level: 300
Year: 2019
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REPUBLIC OF CAMEROON THE UNIVERSITY OF
Peace-Work-Fatherland
BAMENDA
P.O. Box 39 Bambili
School:
HITL
Level:
300
Department:
B-TECH
Lecturer(s):
Pr.Njimanted/Tarka
Semester:
First
Academic Year:
2018/2019
Course Code;
Course Title:
Research Methodology :
Date:
Hall:
Time Allowed:
2hrs
Instructions:
Answer Question One (1) and any Two other Questions
First Semester Examination
Answer Question One (1) of section A and B and any One Question of your choice in
section B
Section A
Question One (20marks)
Discuss the importance of the following in a research process:
(a) The research problem,
(b) The Hypothesis or Project statement,
(c) Critical Literature review,
(d) Data collection and analysis
Section B
Question TWO (30marks)
Distinguish comprehensively with suitable examples and illustrations where applicable between the
following pair of concepts;
i. Quantitative and qualitative research
ii. Research design and sample design
iii. Estimation techniques and sampling techniques
iv. Primary and secondary data
v. Questionnaire and interview
vi. Validity and reliability in research
(5marks each marking a total of 30marks for question one)
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Question Three (20marks)
a) Examine the constraints to research in Africa and the fact that Africa is a favorable sit for
behavioral research than material research (l0marks).
b) Discuss the fundamental of scientific approach, scientific theories, scientific laws and scientific
methods in social science research and account for the difficulties of applying scientific-based
methods in behavioral sciences (l0marks).
Question Three (20marks)
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of November 2016 till date, abnormalities seem to have emerged in the North West and South West
Regions of Cameroon. Series of efforts have been made by the government to eradicate the
unexpected events to no total completion. It is expected that with adequate research, the rancor can
adequately be eradicated. Which type of research design is therefore suitable so as to generate
unbiased results and what method(s) of data analysis is or are expected to generate the needed outcome
(20marks).
Question Four (20marks)
Read the following objectives and answer the questions that follow:
The main objective of this study is to assess the effects of job turnover on the performance of Micro
finance Institutions in Cameroon. The specific objectives include:
To identify the causes of job turnover in Microfinance Institutions in Cameroon,
To examine the effects of job turnover on the profitability of Microfinance Institutions in
Cameroon,
To determine the other factors that influence profitability of Microfinance Institutions in
Cameroon,
To make recommendations on how to reduce job turnover and its effects on the profitability of
Microfinance Institutions in Cameroon
You are therefore required to;
i. State the steps you will use in carrying out this study.
ii. Select a suitable topic for this study.
iii. Identify three research questions that are likely to constitute the problem statement of this study.
iv. Develop two hypotheses for this study.
v. Identify the research design you will use for this study.
vi. Establish the techniques of data analysis and presentation that could be used to carry out this study.
Question Five (20marks)
You are interested in studying the problem of inefficiency of the members of staff of a University
which employs 8000 staff. The performance of the staff depends on their knowledge background
which can be grouped into backgrounds A, B, C and D respectively.
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i. List the stages to be used in selecting the sample.
ii. Carefully show how you will choose a representative sample of 1000 from backgrounds A, B, C
and D if 500, 2000, 2500 and 3000 individuals are of backgrounds A, B, C and D respectively.
iii. If you were to use a questionnaire in collecting the information, state 5 close-ended questions that
will be included.
iv. In administering the questionnaire, list five ethical issues you must bear in mind.
v. List two variables you will use in marking recommendations for this study.
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