Bangalore University 2009 M.B.A Second Semester (Distance Mode) iantions - Question Paper

Second Semester M.B.A. (Distance Mode) Degree Examiantions June 2009
(New Scheme)
MBA DP - 203 : RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Time : three Hours Max. Marks : 80

part - A

ans the subsequent ques. in 2 or 3 phrases every 1 carries TWO
marks. (2X5=10)

1. a) What is descriptive research?

b) What is null hypothesis?

c) What is 'snow ball sampling'?

d) What is a questionnaire?

e) elaborate the characteristics of a good research?

part - B

ans any 5 of the subsequent ques.. every 1 carries 7 marks. (5x7=35)

2. elaborate the varoious kinds of research designs?

3. How do a issue is formulated for research?

4. elaborate the characteristics of a good questionnaire?

5. discuss the different kinds of hypothesis with examples.

6. discuss the various methods of data collection.

7. The subsequent table provide the classification of 100 workers according to gender and
nature of work. Test whether the nature of work is independent of the gender of the
worker.

Skilled Unskilled
Male 35 20
Female 15 30

part - C

ans the subsequent ques.. ques. No. eight & nine carry 10 marks and ques.
No.10 carries 15 marks.

8. a) discuss the different steps involved in the process of business research.

OR

b) discuss the various kinds of rating scales.

9. a) discuss the differnt kinds of porbability sampling techniques.

OR

b) discuss the different statistical techniques used in business research.

10. 7 individuals have been assigned ranks by 4 judges at a certain music
competition as shown in the subsequent matrix.

Individuals
A B C D E F G
Judge *1 one three two five seven four 6
*2 two four one three seven four 6
*3 three four one two seven six 5
*4 one two five four six three 7

IS there significant agreement in ranking assigned by various judges? Test at 5%
level. Also point out the best estimated of the actual ranking.

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Earning:   Approval pending.