MBA384

MSP-19

M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION

JUNE 2013.
First Year
RESEARCH METHODS
Time : 3 hours

Maximum marks : 75

PART A (3 5 = 15 marks)
Answer any THREE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1.

Explain the significance of research in social

sciences.

2.

What is sampling design? Explain the features of

good sample design.

3.

What are the sources of secondary data?

4.

Write a note on pilot study.

5.

Explain the significance of chi-square test in

statistical analysis.

PART B (4 15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
6.

What do you understand by research? Explain the

different steps involved in a research process.

7.

Describe the methods of probability and non

probability sampling.

8.

Explain the merits and demerits of interview

schedule method.

9.

What are types of scales? Explain the techniques

of scale construction.

10.

Explain the important parametric tests used in

context of testing hypothesis. Distinguish between
parametric and non parametric tests.

11.

State the significance of research report. And

explain the steps involved in writing such a
report.

12.

Write note on :
(a)

ANOVA

(b)

Observation method of data collection

(c)

Coding and Tabulation.

MBA384