1. Describe briefly the significant changes in the trend of social work research after 60's at the international level.

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List the six aspects of the conceptual framework of qualitative research. Also describe briefly the procedural uniqueness of the qualitative method.

2. Highlight the various methods of collecting data.

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Enlist the various steps of writing a research proposal.

3. Answer any two of the following questions in about 300 words each

What is scientific research Discuss the conceptual foundations of scientific research.

Enlist the steps of Single Subject Design Research Process.

Describe briefly the characteristics of a good questionnaire.

Explain the major parts of 'the beginning' of a research report. Briefly highlight the importance of each part.

4. Answer any four of the following questions in about 150 words each

Describe briefly the limitation of use of scientific method in social sciences.

State briefly, what measures you have to follow to ensure authenticity of data in qualitative studies.

List the various types of data.

Comment briefly on the uses of review of literature.

Explain with your own examples the three forms of hypothesis.

Describe the various Alternate Evaluation Research Designs.

5. Write short notes on any five of the following questions in about 100 words each

Research Design

Social Work Research Process

Trust worthiness of qualitative enquiry

Action research design

Threats to internal validity in experimental research

Use of computers in social work research

Importance of hypothesis

Non-probability sampling