M.A-M.A Economics 3rd Sem EC 303 (A) : Research Methodology(University of Pune, Pune-2013)

                                    M.A. (Part II) (Third Semester) EXAMINATION, 2013
                                                              ECONOMICS
                                                 EC 303 (A) : Research Methodology
                                                           (2008 PATTERN)

Time : Three Hours                                                                      Maximum Marks : 80

N.B. :—

(i) Attempt All questions.

(ii) Figures to the right indicate full marks.

(iii) Answers should be precise and to the point.

 

1. Answer any one of the following questions in 500 words : [20]

(i) What is meant by research report ? Explain the steps in research report.

(ii) What is case study method ? Explain the advantages and limitations of case study method.

2. Answer any one of the following questions in 500 words : [20]

(i) Define research. Explain the nature and utility of research in social science.

(ii) Explain in detail various stages in research design.

P.T.O.[4304]-303 2

3. Answer the following questions in 250 words each (any two) : [20]

(i) Explain the statistical methods used in research.

(ii) Discuss the importance of hypothesis in social science research.

(iii) What are the measures of central tendencies ?

(iv) Explain the advantages of observation technique.

4. Write short notes in 100 words each (any four) : [20]

(i) Use of information technology in research.

(ii) Types of correlation

(iii) Size of sample

(iv) Sources of secondary data collection

(v) Objectives of social research

(vi) Use of computer in data processing.

 

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