COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus

Sessional II – Spring 2021

Course Title: Research Tools and Techniques Course Code: MGT 301 Credit Hours: 3(3,0)
Course Instructor: Dr. Muhammad Amir Rashid Program Name: BBA
Semester: 5 Batch: Section: A&B Date: 07-5-2021
Time Allowed: 90 Minutes Maximum Marks: 15

Q1.
a. How does research differ from practical problem solving? (4)
b. Why do researchers review existing literature when conducting research? (4)

Q2. A researcher is interested in sensitive information from a group of people. The

individuals are unwilling to give this information. This information can, however, be
obtained through others and / or by the use of specific techniques (projective techniques –
i.e., individuals tend to project to others what are symptomatic for themselves). Do you
think this raises ethical dilemmas? (4)

Q3. How would you decide whether a factor can be considered to be a “cause” of something?
(3)