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Seat
No. [5366]-106
M.P.M. (Semester EXAMINATION, 2018
106 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
(2013 Pattern)
Time 2½ Hours Maximum Marks 50
All questions are compulsory.
(ii Each question has internal option.
(iii Each question carries 10 marks.
Figures to the right indicate marks for that question or subquestion.
Your answers should be specific and to the point.
Support your answers with suitable examples.
1. State the objectives of research. Explain the role of research
in development of theory.
Or
Define 'Research'. Describe various steps involved in the research
process.
2. What is meant by a hypothesis Explain the term 'Null hypothesis
and alternative hypothesis'.
Or
'Problem identification is an important stage in carrying out
the research.' Elaborate the above statement in the light of
managerial problem and research problem.
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3. Define 'Experiment' in experimental method of research.
(ii Explain the following terms
Independent and dependent variables
Treatment and control group.
Or
In what sense quantitative research is different from qualitative
research
4. Explain the concept of validity and reliability in measurement
in management research.
Or
Write short notes on (any two)
Likert scales
Semantic differential scales
Graphic rating scales.
5. In what way review of literature helps a researcher Give
appropriate examples.
Or
Construct a questionnaire for one of the following situations
Employee satisfaction survey
Use of social media and recruitment process.