Exam Details

Subject Anthropology And Methods Of Research
Paper
Exam / Course Masters In Anthropology (Maan)
Department School of Social Sciences (SOSS)
Organization indira gandhi national open university
Position
Exam Date December, 2015
City, State new delhi,


Question Paper

1. Define Anthropology. Briefly describe the different branches of anthropology.

2. What is field work? Discuss the role of field work tradition in the growth of anthropology.

3. What is interview Describe its various types. Discuss the role of observation in interview.

4. What is cultural relativism Discuss its importance in anthropological theories and ethics.

5. Write short notes on any two of the following in 250 words each:

Holistic Perspective in Anthropology

Manuscripts

Pedigree

Difference between Method and Technique

6. What is research design Discuss the different types of research design.

7. What is Anthropometry Discuss the applications of Anthropometry.

8. Define the measures of central tendency. Mention the different measures of central tendency. Calculate the mean, median and mode for the following raw data:

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9. Discuss the role and relevance of Statistical analysis in Social Science research.

10. Write short notes on any two of the following in 250 words each:

Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)

Ethnographic Method

t-test

Excavation


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Subjects

  • Anthropology And Methods Of Research
  • Archaeological Anthropology
  • Comparative Ethnography
  • Environmental Anthropology
  • Gender And Society
  • Human Genetics
  • Human Growth And Development
  • Physical Anthropology
  • Practicing Anthropology
  • Social Anthropology