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The document outlines a series of research questions related to Tasha Company's challenges, including the resignation of key managers. It covers various aspects of research methods such as identifying the type of research, the purpose of research, problem statements, hypotheses, literature reviews, data collection methods, variables, and the components of an academic research proposal. Additionally, it discusses the importance of pilot testing and data analysis in research.

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Research Methods1

The document outlines a series of research questions related to Tasha Company's challenges, including the resignation of key managers. It covers various aspects of research methods such as identifying the type of research, the purpose of research, problem statements, hypotheses, literature reviews, data collection methods, variables, and the components of an academic research proposal. Additionally, it discusses the importance of pilot testing and data analysis in research.

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RESEARCH METHODS

Question One
Tasha Company has been facing various challenges which have been
manifested in various ways. Recently, five key managers resigned and
joined a competitor. Assume that you are hired by Tasha Company to
conduct a study focusing on the problems.
a) Identify the type of research you would conduct and justify your choice.

(5mks)
b) Explain the purpose of research basing your answer on the above
abstract.
(5mks)
c) What is a problem statement and write a possible problem statement
from this abstract.
(5mks)
d) Explain two hypotheses you would use to guide you study. (5mks)

Question Two
Literature review is the process of identification, location and analysis of
documents containing information related to the proposed research problem
being investigated. Explain the following.
(i) The reason for carrying out a literature review. (5mks)
(ii) Sources and steps in carrying out literature review.
(10mks)
(iii) Briefly distinguish deduction and induction research processes as
used in research. (5mks)

Question Three
Explain the various data collection methods available to a researcher and
briefly discuss the key consideration in the choice of data collections

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methods.
(20mks)
Question Four
a) What is a variable and list at least two.
(5mks)
b) Differentiate between dependent and independent variables. (5mks)
c) Outline the components of an academic research proposal and give a
brief description of the expectation of each subtitle within the proposal.
(15mks)

Question Five
Discuss why you would conduct a pilot test and how you would analyse data.

(20mks)

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