Coding refers to the process of assigning numerals or other symbols to answers so that responses can be put into a limited number of categories or classes. Such classes should be appropriate to the research problem under consideration. They must Read More …
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Data Editing
Editing of data is a process of examining the collected raw data (specially in surveys) to detect errors and omissions and to correct these when possible. As a matter of fact, editing involves a careful scrutiny of the completed questionnaires Read More …
Data processing and analysis tools
The data, after collection, has to be processed and analysed in accordance with the outline laid down for the purpose at the time of developing the research plan. This is essential for a scientific study and for ensuring that we Read More …
Types of research data (Primary and Secondary)
Data refers to a collection of natural phenomena descriptors, including the results of experience, observation or experiment, or a set of premises. This may consist of numbers, words, or images, particularly as measurements or observations of a set of variables. Read More …
Selection for appropriate method for data collection
1. Nature, scope and object of enquiry: This constitutes the most important factor affecting the choice of a particular method. The method selected should be such that it suits the type of enquiry that is to be conducted by the Read More …
Observation
The observation method is the most commonly used method specially in studies relating to behavioural sciences. In a way we all observe things around us, but this sort of observation is not scientific observation. Observation becomes a scientific tool and Read More …
Interview
The interview method of collecting data involves presentation of oral-verbal stimuli and reply in terms of oral-verbal responses. This method can be used through personal interviews and, if possible, through telephone interviews. Personal interviews: Personal interview method requires a person Read More …
MAT101 ALBEBRA BUSINESS MATHEMATICS.
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS: 2016/2017 EXAMINATION FOR THE CERTIFICATE IN BRIDGING MATHEMATICS MAT101 ALBEBRA & BUSINESS MATHEMATICS DATE: AUGUST, 2017 TIME: 2 HOURS INSTRUCTIONS: Answer Question One & ANY OTHER TWO questions. QUESTION ONE a) Solve the following equations by factors method Read More …
Scale construction techniques
Following are the five main techniques by which scales can be developed. Arbitrary approach: It is an approach where scale is developed on ad hoc basis. This is the most widely used approach. It is presumed that such scales measure Read More …
DNF503 FILE SYSTEM AND MEDIA IMAGING.
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS: 2016/2017 EXAMINATION FOR THE DIPLOMA IN NETWORK FORENSICS AND COMPUTER SECURITY DNF503 FILE SYSTEM AND MEDIA IMAGING DATE: AUGUST, 2017 TIME: 2 HOURS INSTRUCTIONS: Answer question ONE and any other TWO questions. QUESTION ONE (30 MARKS) – COMPULSORY Read More …