M.Com. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER 2017
Second Semester
Commerce
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
(CBCS 2014 onwards)
Time 3 Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Part A (10 X 2 20)
Answer all questions.
1. Define 'business research'.
2. Write a note on 'applied research'.
3. State the meaning of 'sample size'.
4. What is meant by Sampling error'?
5. Explain the meaning of 'schedule'.
6. Why is pilot study conducted?
7. Write the meaning of 'Multi Variate Analysis'.
8. What are non parametric tests'?
9. State the meaning of 'bibliography'.
10. Mention the principles of oral report.
Sub. Code
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Part B X 5 25)
Answer all questions, choosing either or
11. Define research and its importance.
Or
What is scientific research? Explain.
12. Discuss briefly on sources of primary data.
Or
What do you mean by problem statement in results?
13. What is scaling techniques? Explain.
Or
Write any three differ scales and in research.
14. Discuss probability sampling.
Or
What quota for convenient sampling?
15. Write down the four important characteristics of
research report.
Or
Discuss briefly on abstract.
Part C X 10 30)
Answer any three questions.
16. Write an essay on different types of research.
17. Mention the different sources of primary and secondary
data.
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18. Write down importance and qualities of good
questionnaire.
19. Explain different types of scaling techniques.
20. List down important steps to be followed while drafting a
research report.
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