Punjabi University 2007 M.A Psychology Research Methods & Measurement) - Question Paper

M.A Psychology Research Methods & Measurement ques. paper

Psychology
(Research Methods & Measurement)
Paper – III
Time : three Hours] [Max. Marks : 100
Instructions : All ques. carry equal marks.

1. discuss the meaning of research. discuss the steps of research process with illustration. (20)

OR

What is hypothesis ? define its kinds.

2. discuss the meaning of exploratory study and define its methods. (20)

OR

What is Experimental design ? explain ‘Before-after’ experimental design in details.

3. ans any 2 sub-questions : (20)

(a) define advantages and disadvantages of questionnaire.
(b) Evaluate interview as a method of data collection.
(c) Clarify the importance of public documents in research.
(d) Evaluate ‘autobiographics’ and ‘diaries’ as a source material for research.

4. ans any 2 sub-questions : (20)

(a) What is psychological test ? define kinds of test.
(b) explain what is the importance of psychological test in research.
(c) discuss the different methods of estimating Validity.
(d) What is norm ? define its kinds.

5. ans any 2 sub-questions : (20)

(a) discuss the requirements of sampling.
(b) provide the meaning of non-probability sample and discuss its 2 kinds.
(c) define theory and practical significance of research.
(d) “Research work is incomplete without the knowledge of computer”. explain.

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