M.COM. (Semester III)(New) (CBCS) Examination, 2017
TAXATION (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.
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The accuracy of the research mainly depends on
Size of the sample Type of questionnaire
Type of research Sampling technique
is the one in which questions are arranged in the
order.
Structured questionnaire Non structure questionnaire
Disguised questionnaire Non disguised questionnaire
The data which have never been used for any purpose earlier is_.
Secondary data Primary data
Interview data Questionnaire data
is an example for non probability sampling.
Cluster sampling Convenience sampling
Stratified random sampling Area sampling
The major limitation for Research is
Objectivity Limited resources
Unpredictability All the above
Questionnaire is a
Research method Measurement technique
Tool for data collection Data analysis technique
Action research means
A longitudinal research An applied research
A research initiated to solve an immediate problems
A research with socioeconomic objective
The research which is exploring new facts through the stud of the
past is called
Philosophical research Historical research
Mythological research Content analysis
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SLR-Q 58
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
10) The main objective of fundamental or pure research is
To solve the problems business and society
To make practical use of existing knowledge
To advance the frontiers of knowledge
All the above
11) Open-ended questions provide primarily data.
Confirmatory data Qualitative data
Predictive data None of the above
12) 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
13) The statement of purpose in a research study should:
Identify the design of the study
Identify the intent or objective of the study
Specify the type of people to be used in the study
All the above
14) A research plan
Should be detailed
Should be given to others for review and comments
Sets out the rationale for a research study
All of the above
Q.2 Answer the following. 14
What do you mean by a case study research?
Explain the importance of research Hypothesis.
Q.3 Write short notes: 14
Review of literature.
Sources of secondary data collection.
Q.4 Answer any one of the following. 14
Describe the types of data analysis.
Explain interview method of collecting primary data with its merits
and demerits.
Q.5 Answer any one of the following. 14
Explain the contents of Research Report.
Explain the process of research in detail.