Bharathiar University 2007 M.Phil Political Science - Research Methodology - Question Paper

M.Phil. Political Science - Research Methodology May 2007
Time : 3 hours Maximum : 100 marks
ans any 5 ques..
1. (a) Bring out the significance of Social Science Research.
(b) Explain the characteristics of Scientific method.
2. (a) Describe how a research issue is formulated.
(b) Examine the importance of Review of literature in research.
3. (a) Define ‘Sampling’. discuss the basis of Sampling.
(b) Bring out the various steps in sampling.
4. State the importance of classification and Analysis of Data. discuss how you will interpret the outcomes of your analysis.
5. (a) How you will prepare a research proposal?
(b) What is observation? define the various kinds of observation?
6. (a) What are the activities involved in the process of interview? discuss.
(b) Explain the limitations of a schedule.
7. (a) Define content analysis and discuss its procedure.
(b) Explain the characteristics of Sociometric scale.
8. Explain the characteristics of a good report. Bring out the issues faced in report writing.

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