Tamil University 2006 M.Phil Commerce RESEARCH METHODOLOGY(Sciology) - Question Paper

2006 Tamil Nadu State Sociology Madurai kamaraj University M.phil (Sciology) exam May 2006

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

OCTOBER 2006

Time : 3 hours
ans any 5 of the subsequent.
Maximum: 100 marks
All ques. carry equal marks.
(5 x 20 =100)



1. describe social research. define the major steps in
social research.

2. describe hypothesis and explain the need for
hypothesis in social research.

3. define different methods of sampling in social
research.

4. Bring out the differences ranging from a questionnaire
and schedule and define the various kinds of
ques. that may go into a questionnaire and
schedule.

5. Analyse the characteristics of exploratory and
descriptive research designs.

6. Bring out the merits and demerits of both primary
and secondary sources of data.

7. Differentiate the merits and demerits of the uses
of Mean, Median and Mode.

8. elaborate the essential of a research report?
Discuss.

9. explain the significance of observation as a
method of data collection.

10. Write an essay on the functions of Theory in
sociological research.

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