M.Com. (Semester III) (CBCS) Examination Oct/Nov-2017
ADVANCED STATISTICS
(Research Methodology)
Day Date: Saturday, 18-11-2017 Max. Marks: 70
Time: 10.30 AM to 01.00 PM
Instructions: All questions are compulsory.
Each question carries equal marks.
Figures to the right indicate full marks.
Q.1 Choose the alternatives given below. 14
A research that ends with the formulation of hypothesis is called
Exploratory research Descriptive research
Applied research Historical research
Compilation and tabulation of data
Highlights the important features of data
Helps comparison
Helps for statistical analysis
Helps in all the above
Sample design constitutes:
Determining the sample size
Determining the method of sampling
Determining the universe of study
All of the above
Statistical test of hypothesis for small samples is called
Z test T test
F test Chi square test
Reject Ho, when Ho is true is a
Correct decision Type I error
Type II error None of these
Research problem is formulated
Before formulation of hypothesis
After collection of data
After forming a research design
Before selection of research topic.
Which of the following is/are source/s of hypothesis?
Past research Folk wisdom
Personal experience of research All of the above
If the investigator collects the data originally for the investigation, the data are
called as
Primary data Secondary data
Both a b None of these
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In which type of data collection requires large amount of time, finance and
energy?
Primary data Secondary data
Cannot say anything None of these
10) Which of the following is are characteristics of an interview method of data
collection?
Personal communication Use of body language
Clear exchange All of these
11) The method of data collection used most by news agencies is
Mailed questionnaire
Schedule through enumerators
Observation
Information through correspondents
12) Observation made as per set plan is
Uncontrolled observation Structured observation
Participant observation Contrived observation
13) Body of the report contains
Discussion and description Conclusions
Recommendation All of the above
14) Addenda contains
List of references Introductory part
Analysis of subject matter None of these
Q.2 Define Research. What are the motives of Research? 07
What are the practical considerations involved in selection of a problem for
research?
07
Q.3 What precautions should be taken while using secondary data? 07
Define report and explain its importance. 07
Q.4 Attempt any one of the following. 14
What are the steps involved in report writing? What are the requisites of a
good report?
Distinguish between primary data and secondary data. What are the different
sources of data collection?
Q.5 Attempt any one of the following. 14
Define hypothesis. Give importance of hypothesis. Explain the procedure of
formulation and testing of hypothesis.
Explain the meaning and objectives of research.