M.Com. (Semester III) (CBCS) Examination Oct/NoV-2017
TAXATION
(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 Choose the correct answer among the alternatives given for each
question.
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Bibliography given in a research report
Helps those interested in further research
Makes the report authentic
Shows the vast knowledge of the researcher
None of the above
form of research is concerned with describing, explaining and
predicting natural phenomena and relies only on experience and
observation?
Quantitative research Qualitative research
Applied research Fundamental research
The review of the related study is important while undertaking a research
because
It avoids repetition or duplication
It helps in understanding the gaps
It helps the researcher not to draw illogical conclusions
All of the above
Attributes of objects, events or things which can be measured are called
Qualitative measure Data
Variables None of the above
A good hypothesis should be
Precise specific and consistent with most known facts
Formulated in such a way that it can be tested by data
Of limited scope and should not have global significance
All of the above
Hypothesis cannot be stated in
Null and question form terms Declarative terms
General terms Directional terms
Survey study aims at
Knowing facts about the existing situation
Comparing the present status with the standard norms
Criticizing the existing situation
Identifying the means of improving the existing situation
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A study of sick sugar industries at Solapur and Kolhapur is
Exploratory research Descriptive research
Diagnostic research Experimental research
of the following is the method of secondary data collection
method.
Interview method Schedule method
Observation Books and journals
10) Observation made as per set plan is
Uncontrolled observation Structured observation
Participant observation Contrived observation
11) Interpretation of data should be made on due consideration of
Empirical evidences Hypothesis
Theoretical framework All the above
12) Sample design constitutes
Determining the size of sample
Determining the method of sampling
Determining the universe of study
All the above
13) The data which have never been for any purpose earlier is
Secondary data Primary data
Interview data Questionnaire data
14) is an example for non probability sampling.
Cluster sampling Convenience sampling
Stratified random sampling Area sampling
Q.2 Answer the following.
Explain survey method of research. 07
Characteristics of good hypothesis. 07
Q.3 Write short notes.
Factors affecting on research design. 07
Observation method. 07
Q.4 Answer any one of the following. 14
Explain steps in scientific research process.
What is sampling? Explain its types.
Q.5 Answer any one of the following. 14
Explain contents of research report.
Explain questionnaire method of collecting primary data with its merits and
demerits.