M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2016
Fourth Semester
Economics
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
(CBCS 2011 onwards)
Time 3 Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Part A (10 2 20)
Answer all questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Define action research.
2. Write a short note on qualitative research.
3. What is research problem?
4. Explain research hypothesis.
5. What is research design?
6. What is social survey?
7. Explain secondary data.
8. What is the difference between questionnaire and
schedule?
9. Define footnote.
10. Explain bibliography.
Sub. Code
455402
RW-10829
2
Sp4
Part B 5 25)
Answer all questions choosing either or
All questions carry equal marks.
11. What are the criteria of the selection of topic?
Or
State the explain independent and depended
variables.
12. Explain the significance of the research design.
Or
Describe the sources of the important research
designs used in experimental hypothesis testing
research study.
13. What are the criteria of good research?
Or
State and explain different types of research
method.
14. Discuss interview as a technique for data collection.
Or
What are the guiding considerations in the
construction of questionnaire?
15. What are the techniques of writing report?
Or
What are the characteristics of a good research
report?
RW-10829
3
Sp4
Part C 10 30)
Answer any three questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
16. Briefly discuss the different steps involved in a research
process.
17. Define the main issues which should receive the attention
of the researcher in formulating the research problem.
18. Outline the frame work for a Scientific Research Report.
19. What are the different methods of data collection?
20. Explain the significance of a research report and narrate
various steps involved in writhing such a report.