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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Bibliography is
List of literary materials
Cataloging of books
List of name of the author and work
List of journals
Relevant literature means
Most appropriate to the study
Convincing to the researcher
As corrected by the guide
All study materials liked by the scholar.
Data collected from Economic Times news paper is an example of
Primary data Observed data
Secondary data Historical data
do the researchers use to analyze the data.
Mathematical methods Probability methods
Index numbers Statistical tools
Piloting question is important because
It enables the researcher to clear up any confusion.
It enables the researcher to collect additional data.
It enables the researcher to get an idea of likely response rate
It enables the researcher to see if their questions can fly
is an applied research.
Gaining knowledge for all problems
Collecting information for specified research problems.
Finding out a solution for an immediate problem.
Solving all problems of business.
The case study is the study of a
Single group
Single individual
Single community or family
Single unit done intensively to bring out the processes and dynamics
underlying its problems and functioning
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The possible motives for doing research may be
Desire to be of service to society Desire to get respectability
Curiosity about unknown All mentioned here
The types of research approaches are
The quantitative approach Qualitative approach
Answer a and b None of them
10) Hypothesis testing results
In accepting the hypothesis In rejecting the hypothesis
Hanging the hypothesis Answer given in a and b
11) Secondary/existing data may include which of the following?
Official documents Personal documents
Archived research data All of the above
12) Research that is done to understand an event form the past is
known as
Experimental research Historical research
Replication Archival research
13) A research plan
Should be detailed
Should be given to others for review and comments
Sets out the rationale for research study
All of the above
14) Under method the investigator obtains the data by watching
and nothing the phenomena as they occur.
Observation Interview
Questionnaire Training
Q.2 Answer the following.
Explain characteristics and merits of survey research method. 07
Describe the parts of research report. 07
Q.3 Write short notes.
Case Study method 07
Secondary data collection 07
Q.4 Answer any one of the following. 14
Explain steps involved in research progress.
Explain the various tools and techniques of primary data collection.
Q.5 Answer any one of the following. 14
Describe the various types of research.
Write a note on 'types of Research Design'.