MLSC 560 Research Methods

Revision for End-of-course Examinations

Objectives of the examCandidates knowledge of competencies independent work Candidates ability to:• Knowledge • Retrieving learned information: facts, terminology, concepts, principles etc• Recall data or information.

• Comprehension• Associating new information to prior knowledge in a meaningful way• Understand the meaning, translation, interpolation, and interpretation of instructions and problems. State a problem in one's own words.

• Application• Using stored information in appropriate context• Use a concept in a new situation or unprompted use of an abstraction. Applies what was learned in the classroom into novel situations in the work place.

• Analysis• Breaking down information into its components• Separates material or concepts into component parts so that its organizational structure may be understood. Distinguishes between facts and inferences

• Synthesis• Integrating element of information into new or a larger whole• Builds a structure or pattern from diverse elements. Put parts together to form a whole, with emphasis on creating a new meaning or structure.

• Evaluate• Assessing information against criteria• Make judgments about the value of ideas or materials.

Candidates therefore should demonstrate

Demonstrate skills in:Calculate mean scores and average mean scoresDetermine differences and significant differences in Ave. Mean ScoresEstablish decisions from Likert sale tablesAnalyze bibliographical information, and Write in-text citations and reference for types of source.Define widely used research methods terms and describe concepts in logistics researchState and describe the stages of Research Process and arrange them in sequence Design a Questionnaire in exploratory research type based on the Research problem, research objectives, and research questions

Describe the research frameworks and show how they are related to literature review in logistics research. evaluate a case study, capture the components of a research proposal, and determine an appropriate Descriptive title for the research report, map out problem statement of the study, and Gantt chart for Research Project for the action research with respect to a research proposalCompetence in discussing issues in detailAppropriate lay outs and structureGood grammar and spelling

Coverage Read CEMBA 570, Units 1-3 before◦ TS1: Foundations & Frameworks of Research◦ TS 2: Research Processes & Design

Read CEMBA 570, Units 4-9 before◦ TS 3: Data sourcing, collection & handling◦ TS 4: Data Analysis for Research Results

Read CEMBA 570, Units 10-13 before ◦ TS 5: Model building & Decision-making ◦ TS 6: Research Proposal & Report Writing

Exam Formats Continuous assessment of 40 marks which is:◦ Sit-in national mid-semester quiz (30 marks) ◦ Problem-based group work, etc (10 marks)

End-of-semester examination of 60 marks for 4 questions Maximum time allowed: Three (3) hours◦ Section A – Compulsory Case study (1 question). 25 Marks maximum◦ Section B – Data Presentation & Analysis, Citation & Reference formats (2 questions, answer any 1 question) 15 Marks maximum

◦ Section C – General (6 questions, answer any 2 questions) short notes. 20 Marks maximum

NB: Total score: below 50% is a trail, and course must be retaken.

Exemplars Research Methods Practice Exercise (2)Review Exemplars Link: knust.academia.edu/AlASaah/practice-questions

Note for Re-sitters • See your examiner to notify him that you are a re-sitter’ for

MLSC 560 Research Methods• See your course examiner to make sure you have a mark for CA

before exam otherwise your exam mark will be over 100• Candidate information should include your

candidate/examination number, i.e. PG #• On your answer booklet write ‘re-sit’ and ‘name’ of your

centre• When you write your name on the attendance list, also indicate

‘re-sit’• Your examiner is Dr. A.A. Saah

Legibility for taking examsCandidates must have registered for course MLSC560Have and carry official student ID cardHave candidate/examination Number/PG#Registered for examination venue & scheduleExamination rules and regulations apply

Facilitator evaluation by studentsStudents are to assess course before 17th April, 2015Log on to students’ portalapps.knust.edu.gh/studentsLink to assessment of lecturersIn addition to register and check results

Lead facilitator & Examiner Dr. A. A. Saah Head. Centre for E-[earning Technologies. IDL-KNUST, Kumasi Tel: 0244667570, 0202999484 Email: aasaah.idl@knust.edu.gh; alasaah@yahoo.com Website: knust.academia.edu/AlASaah

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