1. State the various constituents of research methodology. Explain the various steps involved in carrying out research in economics.

2. Identify the various tools that can be used to collect primary data. How is random sampling different from non-random sampling? In which situation is snowball sampling appropriate for data collection?

3. What do you mean by the term 'critical theory paradigm' Discuss the kinds of research methodologies suggested by critical theorists.

4. What do you understand by the term 'Composite index' Explain the mean standardisation method and range equalisation method for construction of composite indices.

5. What is Canonical Correlation Analysis How is CCA useful to address the interdisciplinary nature of research questions

6. Distinguish between any three of the following:

Ordinal scale and Interval scale of measurement

Time series data and Cross-section data

Action research and Conventional research

Verification and Confirmation

7. What is mixed method research How can mixed method research be an improvement over mono method research

8. Why is it necessary to measure economic inequality State the computation device of Sen's index as a measure of income inequality.

9. Distinguish between quantitative and qualitative approaches of analysis. illustrate.

10. Why do we make estimates of macro-economic aggregates at current as well as constant prices What is the necessity of changing the base year?

11. What do you mean by the term 'Best-Linear Unbiased Estimates State the assumptions of classical normal regression model.

12. What kind of data is available on different aspects of the agriculture sector? How does such data enable you to evaluate agriculture performance in the Indian economy?