M.COM. (Semester III) Examination, 2017
ADVANCED ACCOUNYANCY (Paper IV)
Research Methodology
Day Date: Thursday, 20-04-2017 Max. Marks: 50
Time: 10.30 AM to 12.30 PM
N.B. All questions are compulsory.
Figures to the right indicate full marks.
Q.1 Choose the alternatives given below. 10
The ultimate objective of any kind of research is:
To test the hypothesis
To improve the techniques of research
To satisfy the curiosity
To achieve human progress
Research in commerce and management is:
Pure research Historical research
Empirical research Applied Research
A research that ends with the formulation of hypothesis is called:
Exploratory research Descriptive research
Applied research Historical research
If multidimensional qualitative investigation of social unit to
describe its behavioural pattern is called:
Social survey Historical research
Case study Research methodology
Research problems is formulated:
Before formulation of hypothesis
After collection of data
After forming a research design
All of the above
Diagnostic design of research aims at:
Insight into unknown phenomenon
Solution to problem faced
Measuring of cause and effect relationship
None of the above.
Observation made as per set plan is:
Uncontrolled observation Structured observation
Participant observation Contrived observation
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SLR-Q- 32
A study of functional relationship existing between two or more
variables is called:
Casual analysis Inferential analysis
Correlation analysis Canonical analysis
Interpretation of data should be made on due consideration of:
Empirical evidence Hypothesis
Theoretical framework All the above
10) Report writing is the stage of research:
Primary Formulative
Last First
Q.2 Write short notes on: 10
Types of Research
Coding
Q.3 Answer in brief: 10
Give any five objectives of research in commerce and
management.
What are the statistical tests used for testing the hypothesis?
Q.4 Answer any one of the following. 10
Discuss the utility and limitations of case study in social research.
What is research design? Write characteristics and components
of research design.
Q.5 What are the different sources of data collection? 10
OR
Define Reports. What are the contents of report?