Exam Details
| Subject | Research Methodology In Geography | |
| Paper | ||
| Exam / Course | ph.d. geography | |
| Department | School of Sciences (SOS) | |
| Organization | indira gandhi national open university | |
| Position | ||
| Exam Date | December, 2015 | |
| City, State | new delhi, |
Question Paper
1. What do you understand by a research problem? Explain the steps in the formulation of a research problem.
2. Write short notes on any two of the following:
3. What is the purpose of the methodology section in a research proposal Why is this section given high importance?
Explanatory Research
Qualitative Research
Difference between Null and Alternate Hypothesis
Need of Research Design
4. Describe the processes and steps involved in collecting primary data, including pilot survey.
5. What is the purpose of a literature review? Elucidate its characteristics.
6. What is the purpose of a questionnaire Why are closed questions preferred to open-ended questions in a research survey?
7. With respect to geographical data, explain how do we select variables related to the research theme.
8. What are the needs to be kept in mind while selecting appropriate graphs and charts for the presentation of geographical data?
2. Write short notes on any two of the following:
3. What is the purpose of the methodology section in a research proposal Why is this section given high importance?
Explanatory Research
Qualitative Research
Difference between Null and Alternate Hypothesis
Need of Research Design
4. Describe the processes and steps involved in collecting primary data, including pilot survey.
5. What is the purpose of a literature review? Elucidate its characteristics.
6. What is the purpose of a questionnaire Why are closed questions preferred to open-ended questions in a research survey?
7. With respect to geographical data, explain how do we select variables related to the research theme.
8. What are the needs to be kept in mind while selecting appropriate graphs and charts for the presentation of geographical data?
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Subjects
- Research Methodology In Geography
- Research Techniques I (Quantitative)