DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2017.
Second Semester
RESEARCH METHODS
(Upto 2012-13 Academic Year and 2013 Calendar Year)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — × 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Distinguish between Research methods and Research
methodology.
2. Describe fully the techniques of defining a research
problem.
3. 'Research design in exploratory studies must be flexible
but in descriptive studies, it must minimise bias and
maximise reliability." Discuss
4. How would you differentiate between simple random
sampling and complex random sampling designs? Explain
clearly giving examples.
5. Distinguish between
Systematic and stratified sampling;
Cluster and area sampling.
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6. Explain and illustrate the procedure of selecting a
random sample.
7. Discuss the relative merits and demerits of
Rating vs. ranking scales.
Summated vs. Cumulative scales
8. Clearly explain the difference between collection of data
through questionnaires and schedules.
SECTION B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
9. What are the guiding considerations in the construction
of questionnaire? Explain.
10. Discuss the meaning and importance of review of
Literature in the research.
11. Write short notes on
Pantry and store audits;
Thematic Apperception Test;
Holtzman Inkbolt Test
12. Why tabulation is considered essential in a research
study? Narrate the characteristics of a good table.
13. State the reasons why sampling is used in the context of
research studies.
14. Write a brief essay on statistical estimation.
15. What is Chi-square text? Explain its significance in
statistical analysis.