JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY. INOORERO UNIVERSITY RESEARCH METHODOLOGY : ROTICH BENARD KIPKEMOI BOC-008-0312/2007 DATA COLLECTION METHODS Methods of data collection. The term data means groups of information that represent the qualitative or quantitative attributes of a variable or set of variables. Data are typically the results of measurements and can be the basis of graphs‚ images‚ or observations of a set of variables. Data are often viewed as the lowest
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MKF2121 Marketing Research Methods - Week 5 Tutorial Work Q1.The differences between measurement and scaling is as follows: Measurement | Scaling | - The assignment of numbers or other symbols to characteristics of objects according to set of rules.- Does not measure item itself‚ but characteristics of it.- Actual assignment of 1‚ 2‚ or 3 to each respondent using a scale that ranges from 1 to 3. | - Scaling involves the generation of continuum upon which measured objects are allocated.- Can
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during week one (structural-functionalism‚ social conflict‚ and symbolic interactionism) we must understand the techniques used and culture being studied. Furthermore‚ there are several important details to consider before conducting research‚ such as the approach taken‚ the method utilized‚ and ethical concerns surrounding the society and its culture. While there are several methods that can employ unique techniques to approach researching‚ there are strengths and weaknesses to each method. The main
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the various personality methods and the validity of each method. Moreover‚ the author will undertake one of these methods to assess their own personality and evaluate the outcome and the methodology used to assess their personality. Furthermore‚ the author will provide a brief evaluation of the theory behind the assessment and critically evaluate the theoretical assumptions of the study‚ relating to other approaches to personality. Assessment methods There are various methods to assess personality
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emphasizes on Research Methods used in Management industry as mentioned in the title of this module. Research has become a very integral part of today’s industry‚ no matter in which area one wants to start the business or service‚ research has to be involved. So‚ the purpose of this module is to identify the research methods and techniques‚ and other related issues. The assignment is divided in three parts which illustrates the three learning outcomes of the module. The purpose of part one of this assignment
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Forced Distribution Method Forced distribution is a form of comparative evaluation in which an evaluator rates subordinates according to a specified distribution. Unlike ranking methods‚ forced distribution is frequently applied to several rather than only one component of job performance. Use of the forced distribution method is demonstrated by a manager who is told that he or she must rate subordinates according to the following distribution: 10 percent low; 20 percent below average; 40 percent
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There are a lot of methods of heat transference when cooking. The methods of cooking are classified according to how heat is applied. For example moist methods‚ dry methods ‚ frying and microwave. For example in moist methods of cooking‚ there is boiling‚ poaching ‚ par-boiling . Also steaming that is when the food doesn’t come in contact with the water but is cooked in the steam . The advantage is that there is loss of nutrients ‚easy to digest‚ light texture ‚little attention ‚ and the food
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What is the centroid method? Would this be an appropriate method for your organization to rely on? The Centroid method is a technique for locating single facilities that considers the existing facilities‚ the distances between them‚ and the volumes of goods to be shipped. My organization does not ship goods to other facilities‚ but we use the centroid method to determine the distance between other city agencies that will enable us to provide our services. City agencies need to be able to pick
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The audiolingual method I) Key Features 1. New material is presented in dialog form. 2. There is dependence on mimicry‚ memorization of set phrases‚ and over-learning. 3. Structures are sequenced by means of constractive analysis and taught one at a time. 4. Structual patterns are taught using repetitive drills. 5. There is little or no grammatical explanation. Grammar is taught by inductive analogy rather than deductive explanation. 6. Vocabulary is strictly limited and
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3RTO Assessment Title of unit/s Resourcing Talent Unit No/s 3 RTO Level Foundation Credit value 6 Assessment method Written‚ Observation Learning outcomes: 1. Be able to explain the factors that affect an organisation’s talent planning‚ recruitment and selection policy. 2. Be able to identify appropriate recruitment and selection methods. 3. Be able to contribute to the recruitment and selection interviewing process for a job role. 4. Understand the importance of
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