University of Calcutta 2009 B.A Sociology (Hons) -IV, - Question Paper

2009

(New Syllabus)

SOCIOLOGYHONOURS

FOURTH PAPER

Full Marks70

Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable

 

The figures in the margin indicate full marks

Section-A

Answer Q No. 5 and any two from the rest

 

1. What is theory? Establish the link between theory and research. 5+10

 

2. What is content analysis? Point out its techniques. 5+10

 

3. Briefly discuss different ways to assess the validity and reliability of the research instrument. 15

4. What is field research? Discuss, in brief, general components of field research. Discuss appropriate situation for field research. 5+5 +5

 

5. Write short notes on any two: 5x2

(a) Research design

(b) Hypothesis formulating process

(c) Operationalization of concept

(d) Unit of analysis.

Section - B Answer Q No. 10 and any two from the rest

 

6. Define measurement. Discuss various levels of measurement. 3+7

 

7. What is frequency distribution? Point out the steps of grouping raw scores. Frame a frequency distribution table with the help of following data: 2+3+5

36 48 50 45 49 31 50 48 43 42

37 32 40 39 41 47 45 39 43 47

38 39 37 40 32 52 56 31 54 36 51 46 41 55 58 32 42 53 32 44 53 36 60 59 4! 53 58 36 38 60

 

8. Draw histogram and frequency polygon on the same graph to present the following data: 5+5

C.I. f

20 - 25 50

25 - 30 70

30-35 100

35-40 180

40 - 45 150

45-50 120

50 - 55 70

55 - 60 59