M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER 2017
Third Semester
Economics
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
(CBCS 2016 onwards)
Time 3 Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Section A (10 x 2 20)
Answer all questions.
1. What is qualitative research?
2. Define the term "Theory".
3. What is the purpose of review of literature?
4. Define the term "Hypothesis".
5. What is experiment?
6. What do you mean by survey method?
7. State the meaning of schedule.
8. What is the purpose of pilot survey?
9. Give the meaning of interference.
10. What is glossary?
Sub. Code
455303
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Section B x 5 25)
Answer all questions choosing either or
All questions carry equal marks.
11. What are the characteristics of scientific research?
Or
Give the essential features of applied research.
12. Explain the techniques involved in defining a
research problem.
Or
State the characteristics of good hypothesis.
13. Explain the meaning and significance of research
design.
Or
When do you adopt historical methods of research?
14. Distinguish between Census and sample survey
methods.
Or
What are the characteristics of good questionnaire?
15. Bring out the contents of a research report.
Or
Write a note on bibliography and its importance in
context of research report.
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Section C x 10 30)
Answer any three questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
16. Briefly describe the different types of research and clearly
point out the difference between an experimental and a
survey research.
17. Discuss the important guidelines regarding the research
process.
18. Explain the types of observation methods of collecting
data with merits and demerits.
19. Enumerate the different sources of data collection in
social science research.
20. Examine the stages in drafting research report.
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