M.Com. (Semester III) (CBCS) Examination Mar/Apr-2018
ADVANCED ACCOUNTANCY (Paper IV) (Research Methodology) (For Regular Student)
Time: 2½ Hours
Max. Marks: 70
Instructions: All questions are compulsory. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
Q.1
Choose the alternatives given below.
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A brief account of the problem of investigation is called
Editing
Data processing
Sampling
A research report
A systematic and objective inquiry in some field of knowledge is
Report
Samples
Observation
Research
A research does the trend analysis of phenomenon over a period of time is called
Longitudinal research
Conceptual research
Laboratory research
None of these
A research aims at solving the practical problems of business and society through the application of theories and principles is
Pure research
Applied research
Qualitative research
None of these
The most popular method of research to study current problems in social science is
Historical method
Survey method
Case study method
Experimental Method
A case study assumes:
Fundamental unity of human nature
Recurrence of circumstances
Similarly of human responses
All of these
Research problem is formulated:
Before formulation of hypothesis
After collection of data
After forming research design
Before selection of research topic
Studying academic performance of Shivaji College, Solapur in 2015-16 in university examination and the in S. P. College, Pune in 2016-17 is
Multi-cell design
Matched stage design
Two cell design
Panel design
For studying the behavior of small children the most suitable method of collecting information is
Mailed questionnaire
Schedule through enumerators
Observation
Information through correspondents
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10) Observation made as per set plan is
Uncontrolled observation
Structured observation
Participant observation
Contrived observation
11) Interpretation of data should be made on due consideration of
Empirical evidences
Hypothesis
Theoretical frame work
All of these
12) Coding of data is done
Before or after collection of data
During collection of data
Only before collection of data
All of these
13) Statistical technique dealing with the association between two or more variables is called
Casual analysis
Inferential analysis
Correlation analysis
Canonical analysis
14) If an investigation sends back the questionnaire to the original respondents and gets the illegible matter re-written properly. It is called
Editing for completion
Editing for consistency
Editing for deciphering
Editing for accuracy
Q.2
Write short notes on:
Hypothesis
07
Survey method
07
Q.3
Answer in brief:
Explain the meaning and objectives of research.
07
What is coding of data? It is necessary?
07
Q.4
Answer any one of the following.
14
What is research design? Write various components of the research design.
What is data collection? Explain different tools of data collection.
Q.5
Answer any one of the following.
14
Define reports. What are the contents of report? And also explain in brief various steps in drafting report.
What is processing of data? Explain in brief the various steps involved in processing of data.