M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2017
Fourth Semester
Economics
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
(2013 onwards)
Time 3 Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Part A (10 x 2 20)
Answer all the questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Mention any four types of research.
2. Give an example for facts.
3. Give an example for hypothesis.
4. When is a variable called independent variable?
5. Define "Case study method".
6. Give an example for "cross section data".
7. Define "longitudinal research".
8. What is meant by "pilot study"?
9. When are the "endnotes" used?
10. What is meant by "inference"?
Sub. Code
455402
RW-124
2
Sp 6
Part B x 5 25)
Answer all the questions, choosing either or
11. What are the steps in scientific research?
Or
Write a note on "Applied research".
12. How should a research problem be identified?
Or
Distinguish between null hypothesis and
alternative hypothesis.
13. Write a note on "time series data".
Or
Distinguish between exploratory research and
experimental research.
14. What are the data made available by national
sample survey organisation?
Or
Write a note on "census".
15. Explain the format of research report.
Or
Explain different methods of citation.
RW-124
3
Sp 6
Part C 10 30)
Answer any three questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
16. Distinguish between quantitative research and
qualitative research.
17. What are the criteria that need to be looked into while
selecting a topic for research?
18. What are the components of a research design?
19. Explain the characteristics of an ideal questionnaire.
20. Discuss the methods of data interpretation.
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