M.COM. (Semester III)(Old) Examination, 2017
ADVANCED ACCOUNYANCY (Paper IV)
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 Select most appropriate alternative from given alternatives
below each questions.
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Research describe the phenomenon under study.
Descriptive Laboratory
Empirical Conceptual
Pilot study conducted to obtain first hand knowledge about the
universe and phenomenon may be called
Ad hoc survey Sample survey
Preliminary survey General survey
Observation made as per set plan is
Uncontrolled observation Structural observation
Participant observation Contrived observation
The most popular method of research to study current problems
in social science is
Historical method Survey method
Experimental method Case study method
Personal diaries and documents is the most important source of
information
Social survey Empirical research
Exploratory research Case study
A case study assumes
Fundamental unity of human nature
Recurrence of circumstances
Similarity of human responses
All the above
Interview conducted to understand the causes of a malady is
called
Focused interview Treatment interview
Short contact interview Diagnostic interview
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SLR-Q- 43
Diagnostic design of research aims at
Insight into unknown phenomenon
Portraying of present picture of phenomenon
Solution of problems faced
Measuring of cause and effect relation
The ultimate objective of any kind of research is
To test the hypothesis
To satisfy the curiosity
To improve the techniques of research
To achieve human progress
10) Research in commerce and management is
Applied research Historical research
Empirical research Pure research
Q.2 Write short notes on. 10
Methods of research
Characteristics of a good report
Q.3 Answer the following. 10
What is hypothesis?
What is analysis of data?
Q.4 Answer any one of the following. 10
Explain the meaning and objectives of research.
What are the steps involved in report writing?
Q.5 Answer any one of the following. 10
What are the different sources of data collection?
Define research design. Explain the components as well as steps
involved in research design.