M.COM. (Semester III) (CBCS) Examination, 2017
ADVANCED COSTING (Paper IV)
Research Methodology
Day Date: Thursday, 20-04-2017 Max. Marks: 70
Time: 10.30 AM to 01.00 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.
14
A research plan is
Should be detailed
Should be given to others for review and comments
Sets out the rationale for a research study
All of the above
The development of a solid foundation of reliable knowledge
typically is built from which type of research
Basic research Action research
Evaluation research Orientational research
Hypothesis cannot be stated in
Null and question form terms Declarative terms
General terms Directional terms
Sample design constitutes
Determining the size of sample
Determining the method of sampling
Determining the universe of study
All the above
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
On the spot research aimed at the solution of an immediate
problem is called
Survey research Fundamental research
Action research Pure research
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The case study is the study of a
Single group Single individual
Single community or family
Single unit done intensively to bring out the process and
dynamics underlying its problems and functioning.
The basic types of research are
Descriptive vs. analytical Applied vs. fundamental
Quantitative vs. qualitative All mentioned here
is the aim of Survey Research.
Describing the current status of a phenomenon. A group or an
institution
Comparing the current status of these with some available
standards and making suggestions for improving the status
Studying a small sample and drawing inferences about the
larger population
All of these
10) The first page of research report is called as
Abstract Preface
Title page Bibliography
11) Research methodology is a way to
Analyzes the data required for research
Solves the research problems systematically
Selects the required sample size
Utilize the data to solve a problem
12) The main objective of fundamental or pure research is
To solve the problem of business and society
To make practical use of existing knowledge
To advance the frontiers of knowledge
All of the above
13) If the findings of a research have practical implications for
improving educational patterns. It is called
Pure research Applied research
Descriptive research Experimental research
14) The major limitation of Research is
Objectivity Limited resources
Unpredictability All the best
Q.2 Answers the following: 14
Explain the types of observation technique of data collection.
Characteristics of good research report.
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Q.3 Write short notes on: 14
Types of research design.
Interview techniques of data collection.
Q.4 Answer any one of the following. 14
Explain steps in scientific research process.
What is sampling? Explain its types.
Q.5 Answer any one of the following. 14
Explain layout of research report.
Explain the types of research.