DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2018.
Second Semester
RESEARCH METHODS
(Upto 2012-13 Academic Year 2013 Calendar Year)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
PART A — x 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. Detail the scientific method of doing research with
relevant examples.
2. What is 'research design'? Explain clearly on the factors
those affect research design.
3. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of sampling
with five points and examples.
4. What is an 'interview' of respondents in any survey? List
the benefits and disadvantages of interviews.
5. Discuss any eight types of diagrams used in research
reports with their benefits and fitness to use.
6. Discuss the steps involved in drafting research reports
with a flow diagram.
7. Point out any eight differences between a primary
method of data collection and a secondary method of data
collection.
8. How will 'literature review' improve the scope of
research? Discuss the same with at-least six points.
Sub. Code
22
DE-3977
WSS
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PART B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Define hypothesis. Explain the sources and types of
hypothesis with relevant examples.
10. Discuss the various types of research designs with their
advantages and disadvantages.
11. Detail the essentials of a good sample with examples.
What are sampling errors?
12. Explain the different sources for data collection with
relevant examples.
13. What are scaling techniques? Explain the various types of
scales used in researches.
14. Write a note on various statistical tools used in research
reports for data analysis and presentation.
15. Considering yourself to be a businessman selling organic
vegetables, develop a questionnaire for assessing market
potential in your city/town.
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