Punjabi University 2008 B.Com Research Methodology - Question Paper

B.Com Advanced Business Management Paper - V (Principal Paper)

Advanced Business Management
Paper - V (Principal Paper)
[Research Methodology]

Seat No. :


Time : three Hours] [Total Marks : 70


Notes : (i) Clearly mention the choice you attempt,
(ii) Attempt all the 5 questions, all ques. carry equal marks, (iii) ans should be written to the point,
(iv) Draw diagrams & provide examples wherever necessary,
(v) Cleanliness & richness of the ans is expected from the students.


1. describe the terms research & research methodology. define the process of research.
OR

1. What is research problem? describe. define the necessity of defining the issue.
elaborate the techniques involved in defining a problem? discuss.


2. discuss :
(a) features of a good design. (b) steps in sampling design
OR
2. discuss :
(a) characteristics of a good sample design. (b) kinds of a sample design.

3. discuss :
(a) describe scale & classification bases of scale. (b) different tests of sound measurement.
OR

3. describe the term data collection. define the different methods of data collection.

4.
What do you mean by processing of data ? discuss. Also define the kinds of analysis
of data.
OR
4. describe & discuss the subsequent terms: (a) sampling frame,
(b) universe,

(c) sampling fault and

(d) confidence level & significance level.

5. Attempt any 2 :

(a) Techniques of interpretation, (b) Steps in report writing,
(c) Layout of research report, (d) kinds of research,
(e) Research method v \ s methodology.

OR

5. Attempt any 2 short notes:

(a) Criteria of a good research,

(b) kinds of important research design, (c) Census and sample survey,
(d) Sources of fault in measurement,

(e) Guidelines for constructing a questionnaire

Earning:   Approval pending.