Bangalore University 2008-6th Sem B.A Sociology Methods and Techniques of Social Research -- Question Paper

VI Semester B.A. Examiantion, June 2008
(Semester Scheme)
SOCIOLOGY (Paper-VII)
Methods and Techniques of Social Research

Time: three HOurs Max. Marks: 90

Instructins: 1) ans all ques..
11) Answers should be written completely either in Kannada or in English.

I. ans any three of the subsequent in 5-10 phrases each: (5x3=15)

a) What is social research?
b) Mention the purposes of social survey?
c) What is the meaning of objectivity.
d) describe a case study design.
e) Mention any three disadvantages of a questionnaire.

II. ans any three of the followingin 20 phrases each: (10 x three = 30)

1) Enumerate the advantages of survey reserch.
2) Expalin the role of hypothesis in social research.
3) discuss the design for descriptive reesarch.
4) What is sampling? Why is ti used in social research?
5) explain observation as a method of data collection.

III. ans any three of the subsequent in not exceeding three pages every (15 x three =20)

1) define the qualities of a research.
2) Analyse the various stages of research process.
3) Examine the characteristics of a sound hypothesis.
4) describe interview. discuss the various kinds of Interview.
5) describe Research report. discuss its contents.

Earning:   Approval pending.