Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham 2007 M.B.A Research Methods And Principles MB 114 - Question Paper

M.B.A. Research Methods And Principles MB 114 May 2007
Time : 3 hours Maximum : 100 marks
part A — (5 ? eight = 40 marks)
ans any 5 ques..
1. How do you describe a research issue and provide 3 examples to illustrate your answer?
2. Write short notes on :
(a) Experience survey
(b) Pilot survey.
3. Give your understanding of a good research design. Is single research design suitable in all research studies? If not, why?
4. Explain and illustrate the procedure of selecting a random sampling.
5. Distinguish ranging from probability sampling and non-probability sampling.
6. Difference ranging from primary and secondary data collection.
7. Write short notes on :
(a) Thematic Apperception test
(b) Holtzman Ink bolt test.
8. What are the guiding considerations in the construction of questionnaire? discuss.
part B — (4 ? 15 = 60 marks)
ans any 4 ques..
9. ‘‘Research is much concerned with proper fact finding. Analysis and evaluation’’. Do you agree with this statement? provide reasons in support of your ans.
10. Briefly define the various steps involved in a research process.
11. What do you mean by hypothesis and discuss the sources of hypothesis?
12. What do you mean by ‘‘sample design’’? What points should be taken into consideration by a researcher in developing a sample design for his research project?
13. Write short notes on non-sampling errors?
14. Enumerate the various methods of collecting data which 1 is the most suitable fro conducting enquiry regarding family welfare programme in India? discuss its merits and demerits.
15. Explain the principles of good report writing.

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