Alagappa University 2006 M.Phil Education METHODS OF AL INQUIRY - Question Paper

M.Phil. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2007.
Education
METHODS OF EDUCATIONAL INQUIRY
(2002-2006 Batch)

Time : 3 hours Maximum : 100 marks

PART A — (2 x 20 = 40 marks)

ans the subsequent ques. in about 750 words every.
1. (a) Write an essay on survey as a method of research investigation. define the steps involved. Also bring out its strengths and limitations. provide 5 examples of survey study.
Or
(b) Describe the standardization process of a research tool. Justify the need for standardization.
2. (a) Select a research topic from education and show how you will prepare a design or a work plan.
Or
(b) Critically examine the place of chi-square as a statistical technique. elaborate its advantages and limitations? Write the formula for computing ?

PART B — (3 × 10 = 30 marks)

ans any 3 ques. in about 250 words every.
3. Describe various kinds of hypothesis. Write 1 hypothesis every for a survey research and an experimental research.
4. Show how research is a scientific activity. elaborate the characteristics of scientific research?
5. Examine the place of naturalistic qualitative enquiry in educational research.
6. How will you construct an observation schedule? elaborate its advantages?
7. What do you understand by operationalization of research findings? What precautions are to be taken before operationalization?

PART C — (5 × six = 30 marks)

ans any 5 ques. in about 150 words every.
8. Describe the properties of a normal probability curve.
9. Suggest 6 thrust areas in educational research.
10. Discuss the values of primary sources of data in historical research.
11. Construct an interview schedule with 6 ques. for any topic of educational research.
12. Justify the need for non-parametric test in educational research.
13. Write a note on ethics in research. Mention 3 important code of research ethics.
14. Mention 6 advantages of doing a through review of related research studies.
15. What is content analysis? For what purpose is this method used?

Earning:   Approval pending.