M.Com (Semester III) Examination, 2017
TAXATION (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 correct answer among the alternatives given for
each question.
10
Research studies to test a hypothesis of a casual relationship
between variable can be known as
Exploratory study Formulative research study
Diagnostic research study Hypothesis testing
research study
The possible motives for doing research may be
Desire to be of service to society
Desire to get respectability
Curiosity about unknown
All mentioned here
The possible motives for doing research may be
To know consequential benefits
Solving the unsolved problems
To get intellectual joy of doing some creative work
All mentioned here
The basic types of research are
Descriptive vs. Analytical Applied vs. Fundamental
Quantitative vs. Qualitative All mentioned here
of statistical data are used in educational research.
Descriptive statistical analysis Both of them
Inferential statistical analysis None of these
An unguided interview of psycho analytical nature permitting the
subject to talk freely with a view to obtain insight into hidden
motives is called.
A focused interview A non-directive depth interview
A directive interview A structured interview
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SLR-Q- 37
Which is the purpose of theory building?
Applied research Action research
Fundamental research Survey research
If the findings of a research have practical implications for
improving educational patterns, it is called
Pure research Applied research
Descriptive research Experimental research
On the spot research aimed at the solution of immediate problems
is called
Survey research Fundamental research
Action research Pure research
10) The case study is the study of a
Single group
Single individual
Single community or family
Single unit done intensively to bring out the processes and
dynamics underlying its problems and functioning.
Q.2 Write short notes. 10
Advantages of Questionnaire technique of data collection.
Characteristics of good research report.
Q.3 Answer the following. 10
Explain types of research design.
Explain advantages of case study method.
Q.4 Answer any one of the following. 10
What is survey method of research? Explain its advantages and
disadvantages.
Explain the types of Research.
Q.5 Answer any one of the following. 10
Explain the process of scientific research.
Explain various types of Interviews.