M.Com. (Semester III) (CBCS) Examination Oct/Nov-2017
ADVANCED COSTING
(Research Methodology)
Day Date: Saturday, 18-11-2017 Max. Marks: 70
Time: 10.30 AM to 01.00 PM
Instructions: All questions are compulsory.
Figures to the right indicate full marks.
Q.1 Select most appropriate alternative from given alternatives below each
questions.
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Collecting sample units in a „hit and style is applicable in which of the
following sampling methods
Judgement sampling Sub-Sampling
Convenience Sampling Replicated Sampling
Formulative research is also called as
Exploratory Research Experience survey
Experimental Research Field studies
Data is readily available.
Original Raw
Primary Secondary
Identify the characteristics of research
1. Systematic 2. Controlled 3. Rigid 4. Empirical 5. Elastic
4 5
4 5
The Major Limitation of Research is
Objectivity Limited Resources
Unpredictability All the above
Case study Assumes
Fundamental Nature of Human Nature
Recurrences of Circumstances
Similarity of Human Responses
All the above
Carrying out an orgainsed inquiry is called
Research Survey
Analysis Methodology
Logical reasoning process used in research is important to
Draw inferences Make studies
Derive problem statements Frame hypothesis
Research really begins when the researcher experiences
Turmoil Difficulty
Confusion Emotions
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10) Observable experience in research is also called as
Generalisation Unknown phenomena
Causal experience Empirical evidence
11) "The assignment of numbers to represent properties" is a definition related to

Research Hypothesis
Measurement Scales
12) Theory helps the researcher in
Understanding the research procedure.
Identifying the facts needed to be considered in the context of the
research problem.
Understanding the technical terms used in research.
Determining how to make or record observations.
13) The main objective of fundamental or pure research is
To solve the problems of business and society
To make practical use of existing knowledge
To advance the frontiers of knowledge
All the above
14) Interpretation of data should be made on due consideration of
Empirical Evidences Hypothesis
Theoretical Framework All the above
Q.2 Answer the following. 14
What are the advantages of Questionnaire method?
What are the steps in research design?
Q.3 Write short notes. 14
Characteristics of A Good Report.
Importance of Research design.
Q.4 Answer any one of the following. 14
Explain the methods of data analysis.
What is hypothesis? Explain the importance of hypothesis.
Q.5 Answer any one of the following. 14
Explain the various types of research.
Explain interview technique of data collection. Explain its types.