Alagappa University 2006 M.Phil Political Science RESEARCH METHODOLOGY - Question Paper

M.Phil. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2007
Political Science

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
(2006 Batch)

Time : 3 hours Maximum : 100 marks

PART A — (5 x eight = 40 marks)

ans any 5 ques..
All ques. carry equal marks.
1. What are the kinds of Research?
2. State the purpose of the Review of Literature.
3. How do you formulate Hypothesis?
4. Mention the steps of Sampling.
5. Examine the uses of the Editing of data.
6. What are the measures of Central Tendency?
7. Define the ‘Scatter Diagram’.
8. State the advantages of Footnote.

PART B — (4 x 15 = 60 marks)

ans any 4 ques..
All ques. carry equal marks.
9. Explain the significance of research in Social Sciences.
10. How do you create the Research Design?
11. Define the kinds of Sampling.
12. How do you prepare a Pilot study?
13. State the uses and methods of Graphical presentation.
14. Examine the types of Scaling techniques.
15. Discuss the structure and mechanics of Report Writing.

Earning:   Approval pending.