DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. (Technology Management) DEGREE EXAMINATION,
DECEMBER 2017.
Second Semester
BUSINESS RESEARCH
(Upto 2012-13 Academic Year and 2013 Calendar Year)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — x 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. Explain briefly the various types of research.
2. What are the significance of research in social science?
3. Describe the techniques of defining a research problem.
4. Define hypothesis. What are the various sources of
hypothesis?
5. What is sample size? Explain the factors affecting the
size of the sample.
6. Distinguish between questionnaire and an interview
schedule.
7. Enumerate the process of data analysis.
8. What are the principles of good report writing?
Sub. Code
23
DE-3081
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wk11
SECTION B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Explain the process of research.
10. Describe the factors affecting research design.
11. Enumerate the various methods of sampling.
12. Explain briefly the methods of data collection.
13. Write short note to the following
F test
Chi-square test
Type I error and Type II error.
14. Describe the layout of a research report.
15. What are the features of a good report and explain the
criteria for evaluating research reports?