M.Ed. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2017
First Semester
Education
RESEARCH METHODS IN EDUCATION
(Common for M.Ed. (Depts./College))
(CBCS 2015 onwards)
Time 3 Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Part A (10 x 2 20)
Answer ALL the following questions.
1. What does randomization ensure in experimental
research?
2. List out the aim of educational research.
3. What are the kinds of variables?
4. What does descriptive research include according to Van
Dalen?
5. State five objectives of carrying out research.
6. Write short notes on attitude scale.
7. Differentiate between Reliability and Validity.
8. What is Educational Research?
9. Write the types of Interview.
10. Define Independent variable.
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Part B 5 25)
Answer any five of the following questions.
11. Describe the criteria of a good research problem.
12. Explain the main features of qualitative research
paradigm.
13. Explain the importance of carrying out literature review
for study.
14. What are the essential characteristics of a good
questionnaire?
15. Explain the various steps of writing of research report in
detail.
16. Analyze multi-stage and sequential sampling.
17. Explain the role of graphs and diagrams.
18. What are the types and general rules for graphical
representation of data?
Part C x 10 30)
Answer all the following questions.
19. Explain some emerging trends in educational
research.
Or
Distinguish between Applied research and Action
research.
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20. How do you evolve research design for exploratory
research? Briefly analyze.
Or
Briefly explain independent dependent and
extraneous variables in a research design.
21. Distinguish between research methods and research
methodology.
Or
Discuss the various methods of sampling. What are
the characteristics of good sample?
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