Bhavnagar University 2008 M.Phil Economics Research Methodology ( Non-Semester) - Question Paper

M.Phil. (Economics) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2008.
Non-Semester
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
(2006 Batch)
Time : 3 hours Maximum : 100 marks
ans any 5 ques..
1. Describe the meaning, objectives and various kinds of research in social sciences.
2. What is a research problem? describe the main problems which should receive the attention of the researcher in formulating the research issue. provide suitable examples to elucidate your points.
3. Analyse the importance of reviewing literature for
social research.
4. Discuss the various kinds of sampling design and synthesise the advantages and limitations of sampling.
5. ‘‘Processing of data implies editing, coding, classification and tabulation’’ — define in brief these 4 operations pointing out the significance of every situation of research study.
6. What do you mean by the power of a hypothesis test? How it can be measured? define and illustrate by an example.
7. Evaluate the sampling and non-sampling fault in a research study and measures to rectify these errors.
8. (a) What points will you keep in mind while preparing a research report? discuss.
(b) What are the various forms in which a research work may be reported? define.

Earning:   Approval pending.