Tamil Nadu Open University (TNOU) 2008 M.Sc Psychology RESEARCH METHODOLOGY - Question Paper

M.Sc. DEGREE exam – JUNE 2008.

(AY 2003-04 to CY 2005)

Psychology

First Year

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Time : three hours Maximum marks : 75

PART A — (3 × five = 15 marks)

ans any 3 ques..

every ans not to exceed one page.


1.What is a Psychological Research? [MARKS 5]


2.How is a variance controlled? [MARKS 5]


3.Differentiate an Independent and Dependent variable. [MARKS 5]


4.What is a Standard Error? provide an example. [MARKS 5]


5.Write a short note on correlation coefficient. [MARKS 5]


PART B — (4 X 15 = 60 marks)

ans any 4 ques..

ans for every ques. not to exceed four pages.


6.Define Hypothesis. State the characteristics and sources of Hypothesis. [MARKS 15]


7.Define Sampling. define the different Methods of Sampling. [MARKS 15]


8.Explain the criteria for good research tool. [MARKS 15]


9.Define chi-square test. elaborate the steps to compute chi-square value? [MARKS 15]


10.Highlight the determinants of sample size. [MARKS 15]


11.Explain the process involved in Item Analysis. [MARKS 15]


12.Discuss the steps in writing a Research Proposal with a suitable Research example. [MARKS 15]


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Earning:   Approval pending.