DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.Sc. (Psychology) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2018.
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — x 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE of the following.
1. Describe the different types of research.
2. Elucidate the steps involved in the research process.
3. Explain inductive and deductive thinking in research.
4. Examine the steps involved in the selection of a research
problem.
5. Write about types of hypothesis.
6. Delineate the factors affecting research design.
7. Examine the steps in sampling.
8. Describe sampling and non-sampling errors.
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SECTION B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR of the following.
9. Describe the probability and non-probability sampling
with their merits and limitations.
10. Enumerate the various sources of data and methods in
data collection.
11. Explain various scaling techniques in psychological
research.
12. Give an account of experimental research design with
suitable example.
13. Delineate the process involved in analysing research
data.
14. Enumerate the method of evaluating research designs.
15. Elucidate the importance of interpretation in social
science research.