Punjabi University 2007 M.A Sociology Research Methods - Question Paper

M.A Sociology Research Methods ques. paper

Sociology
(Research Methods)
Paper – III
Time : three Hours] [Max. Marks : 100

Instructions : (1) Attempt all ques..

(2) All ques. carry equal marks.
(3) Write your ans Nos. as provided in ques. paper.

1. What is Social research ? explain the process of identification, selection and
What is sampling ? discuss with example its kinds.

2. define the importance of theory in social research and explain theoretical functions
OR

discuss the meaning of research design and explain in briefly main kinds of research

3. What is questionnaire ? Mention mains consideration while preparing a good
explain in detail about reporting research.

4. compute Karl Pearson’s coefficient of correlation of the subsequent data :
X 17, 18, 19, 19, 20, 20, 21, 21, 22, 23
Y 12, 16, 14, 11, 15, 19, 22, 16, 15, 20

OR

Test the hypothesis of no relationship ranging from marital status and performance in an
exam of the students as provided the subsequent table by performing a ?2 - test at the
0.01 level of statistical significance.
Note : ?2 = 9.21034 with d.f. = two and level of statistical significance = 0.01
Class
Second
Class Total
Married 20% 50% 30% 100% (100)
Unmarried 20% 40% 40% 100% (200)

5. explain in brief various kinds of social surveys.

OR

Write short notes (any two)
(1) Primary and secondary sources.
(2) Field issues in data collection.
(3) Case study method.

Earning:   Approval pending.