SECTION A (35 MARKS) There are SEVEN (7) short-answer questions in this section. Answer ALL questions. QUESTION 1 a) Referring to the following information, prepare a proper list of reference of an academic journal article using APA citation format. The article entitled "The mediating role of motivation role of supervisor support towards the relationship between work environment and job productivity" was written by two prominent researchers namely Sarah Zulkarnain and Marylin Wong which was published two years ago. The article appeared in an International Business Management Journal which consists of 12-page report (beginning with page 10), Volume 31, Issue 7. (3 Marks) b) There are four steps to be implemented in the stage of literature review. In line with the process of literature review of your group research project, discuss the procedures involved in problem formulation. (3 Marks) (Total: 6 Marks) 2 CONFIDENTIAL Research Methods (BADB3024) January 2022 Final Examination QUESTION 2 Briefly describe the term moderating variable and draw a theoretical framework by labelling the related variables of the following research title: "The Moderating Role of Social Media Towards a Relationship Between Attitude and On- line Purchasing Behaviour". (3 Marks) QUESTION 3 Munira would like to investigate the contributing factors towards low male students' enrolment at higher learning institutions in Malaysia. From her literature search, she found out that male students are more involved with unhealthy activities, for example, illegal motor-racing and vandalism which led to low enrolment of male students. Briefly explain the relevant type of research and provide ONE (1) null hypothesis of the above study, (3 Marks) QUESTION 4 a) Ranking scales are commonly used to tap preferences between two or more among objects or items (ordinal in nature). Briefly describe the difference between forced choice and paired comparison scale. (3 Marks) b) Briefly describe validity and reliability procedures which have been taken in completing your group research project. (3 Marks) (Total: 6 Marks) QUESTION 5 a) Briefly explain ONE (1) type of probability sampling technique and explain the procedures taken to conduct it. (3 Marks) b) Identify the difference between convenience and purposive sampling. (3 Marks) (Total: 6 Marks) QUESTION 6 a) Briefly explain another way of collecting data other than a questionnaire. Provide an example of the study which is related to the method of data collection mentioned. (3 Marks) b) Describe the term an unobtrusive observation and provide an appropriate example of the study (3 Marks) (Total: 6 Marks) CONFIDENTIAL Research Methods (BADB3024) January 2022 Final Examination QUESTION 7 a) Answers in a questionnaire may be left blank due to several possible reasons. Describe TWO (2) procedures to be taken by a researcher in handling blank responses during the process of pre-data analysis. (3 Marks) b) Briefly explain an activity involved in data editing and provide a relevant example. (2 Marks) (Total: 5 Marks)