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. 14
The Major Limitation of Research is
Objectivity Limited resources
Unpredictability All the above
Action research is ordinarily concerned with problems.
Of general nature
Constituting universal truths
Are of immediate concern and call for immediate solutions.
Have long range implications.
Which of the following is desirable in a questionnaire?
Emotionally toned questions
Too broad questions
Two ideas in one question
Question which will elicit valid and reliable answers.
What is the meaning of population IN Research?
Male, Female, children Observation of all the units
Elites All of these
Which of the following is not employed in socio metric studies?
Questionnaires Rating scales
Interviews Observations
is the technique of investigation involving face to face
conversation.
Questionnaire Interview
Observation Socio metry
What is a research describing developmental changes in personality
characteristics by studying the same group at different age levels?
Developmental study Trend study
Longitudinal growth study Cross sectional growth study
If the findings of a research have practical implications for improving
educational patters, it is called
Pure research Applied research
Descriptive research Experimental research
Questionnaire is
Research method Measurement technique
Tool for data collection Data analysis technique
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10) To 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
11) is the aim of Survey Research.
Describing the current status of a phenomenon, a group or an institution
Comparing the current status of these with some available standards and
making suggestions for improving the status
Studying a small sample and drawing inferences about the larger
population
All of these
12) Carrying out an organized inquiry is called
Research Survey
Analysis Methodology
13) Logical reasoning process used in research is important
Draw inferences Make studies
Derive problem statements Frame hypothesis
14) Research really begins when the researcher experiences
Turmoil Difficulty
Confusion Emotions
Q.2 Write short notes on the following. 14
Advantages and disadvantages of secondary data.
Objectives of Research.
Q.3 Answer the following. 14
Explain advantages and disadvantages of Questionnaire.
Explain types of interview.
Q.4 Answer any one of the following. 14
What is case study method of research? Explain its advantages and
disadvantages.
Explain the types of scientific research.
Q.5 Answer any one of the following. 14
Explain the process of scientific research.
Explain types observation method of data collection with its characteristics
and types.