Bharathiar University 2007 M.A D 604 Research Methodology - Question Paper

M.A. D 604 Research Methodology Nov 2007
(Old and Revised w.e.f. 2003)
Time : 3 hours Maximum : 100 marks
PART A — (5 * eight = 40 marks)
ans any 5 ques. in about 200 words every.
All ques. carry equal marks.
1. Assess the importance of qualitative approach in Women’s studies.
2. Analyse - ‘Consciousness raising’ in feminist research.
3. Explain the nature and use of experiential analysis.
4. Discuss the role and importance of bibliography.
5. Write a brief note on sex appropriateness and sexual dichotomism.
6. Would all research have to begin with a hypothesis?
7. Discuss the method and uses of trend-time analysis in women’s studies with an example.
8. Bring out the role of oral testimony in feminist research.
PART B — (4 * 15 = 60 marks)
ans any 4 ques. in about 400 words every.
All ques. carry equal marks.
9. Describe the issues of sexism in research and suggest non-sexist methods in feminist research.
10. When using observation techniques, under what circumstances would a research prefer subjective judgements to a direct observation of facts?
11. Explain the concept of content analysis. elaborate the aims and different uses of content analysis in feminist research?
12. Trace out the usefulness of media sources in feminist research and provide examples.
13. What do you mean by tabulation? elaborate its different methods? Narrate the characteristics of a good table.
14. Distinguish ranging from case study and case history. explain the case history method with its merits and demerits.
15. Bring out clearly the difference ranging from exploratory and diagnostic designs.

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