Kerala University 2009 M.A Sociology Social research - Question Paper
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M.A. (Sociology) (Previous) Degree Examination, August 2009 (2007 Admn.) SOC. 2.1.IV - SOCIAL RESEARCH (New Scheme)
4273
Max. Marks : 85
Time : 3 Hours
PART - A
Answer all questions. Put () mark on the Correct Answer : (10x1=10 Marks)
1. The term Expost facto is related to
1) Descriptive 2) Quantative
3) Quotation 4) Explorative
2. Who has profounded the concept of Subjective Understanding of Objective Reading ?
1) Marx 2) Weber
3) Comte 4) Spencer
3. Who among the following used the concept of Social statistic is mathematics applied to human facts ?
1) Spencer 2) Coser
3) Bogardus 4) Odum
4. Observation means 1) Looking at things 3) Read and write
2) To read 4) None
5. Inverse Deductive Method was used by
J.S. Mill Weber
Burgers
Bogardus
Impersonal
None
Role
End
Plural
None
Study Social fact
1) Coser 2)
3) Pearson 4)
6. Sociometry Method belongs to
1) G.L. Morteno 2)
3) Mark 4)
7. Interview Method is based on
1) Direct personal contact 2)
3) Both personal and direct 4)
8. Case study is to understand the
1) Status 2)
3) Life cycle 4)
9. Data is
1) Singular 2)
3) Both 4)
10. Hypothesis is a
1) Fact 2)
3) Relative statement 4)
Answer any five questions not more than 500 words each : (5x7=35 Marks)
11. Describe critical research.
12. Elucidate Inductive and Deductive methods.
13. Highlight the features of participatory research.
14. Describe the steps in social Research.
15. How to select a Research Problem ?
16. Describe case study method.
17. Give a brief note on probability sampling.
18. Bring out the significance of content Analysis.
PART - C
Answer any two questions not more than 1500 words each. (2x20=40 Marks)
19. Analyse the methodological dilemma and issues in qualitative research.
20. Differentiate between Action Research and Social Research.
21. Explain the process of formulating a research problem.
22. Explain data processing and analysis stages and highlight the format of Report writing.
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