DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2018.
Second Semester
BUSINESS RESEARCH
(Upto 2012-13 Academic Year and 2013 Calendar Year)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — x 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. Give the meaning and purposes of research.
2. State the significance of review of literature in the field of
business research.
3. Narrate the essentials of good sampling.
4. Distinguish between primary and secondary data.
5. State briefly the importance of data analysis.
6. Point out the guidelines for making valid interpretation.
7. Explain the criteria for evaluating research report.
8. Enumerate the factors affecting the size of sample.
Sub. Code
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DE-4214
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SECTION B — x 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Discuss the significance of research in social sciences.
10. Explain the sources and types of hypothesis.
11. When are sampling and census methods are appropriate?
Explain.
12. Examine the steps involved in process of data analysis.
13. Analyse the role and types of research report.
14. State and explain the types and techniques of
observation.
15. Critically examine the sealing techniques in brief.
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