M.A. (Semester III) (CBCS) Examination Nov/Dec-2018
Rural Development
QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS
Time: 2½ Hours Max. Marks: 70
Instructions: All questions are compulsory.
Figures to the right indicate full marks.
Q.1 Multiple choice questions: 14
A tentative relationship between variables is called as
Fact Theory
Hypothesis Axiom
Exploratory Research is also known as
Descriptive Research Diagnostic Research
Formulative Research None of the above
PRA means
Public Relations Authority Participatory Rural Appraisal
Primary Research Authority All the above
Research questions are oriented to
Provide framework Provide focus
Avoid diversion All of these
is not research design.
Exploratory Sample
Descriptive Experimental
is the purpose of doing research.
To identify problem To find the solution
Both a and b None of these
is one of the secondary sources of data collection.
Survey method Observation
Case study Historical document
is typically understood as policy research.
Applied research Pure research
Action research Qualitative research
deals with real fact.
Abstract Concept
Method None of the above
10) Social Science Research deals with phenomena.
Economic Political
Social None of these
11) is the study of human past and present.
Anthropology Biology
Psychology None of these
12) The word ethnography is derived from word ethos.
America Greek
Latin Rome
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13) is ethical dimension of conducting fieldwork.
Leading question Establishing rapport
Both a and b None of the above
14) Which of the following affect quality of researcher?
Physical injury Mental stress
Anxiety All of the above
Q.2 Write short answers (any 4 out of 16
What is the meaning of monograph?
What are the benefits of social science research?
What are the characteristics of ethnographic research?
What are the aspects of anthropology in social science?
What is meaning of research design?
What is the importance of the research topic?
Q.3 Answer the following question (any 2 out 12
Why scientific research methods are essential?
What are the sources using for data in qualitative research?
What are the features of rapid appraisal techniques?
Explain ethnographic approach.
Q.4 Answer the following question (any one) 14
Discuss the ethical issues in research of rural areas.
Explain the exploratory and experimental research design.
Q.5 Answer the following question 14
Explain the Rapid Appraisal Techniques.