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MASTER OF ARTS (Economics)

Term-End Examination
C•1
June, 2011
MEC-009 : RESEARCH METHODS IN
ECONOMICS

Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100

Note : Attempt questions from each section as per instructions
given. Word limits will not apply in case of numerical
questions.

SECTION - A
Attempt any two questions from this section in about
700 words each. 2x20=40
1. What do you understand by the term 'scientific 20
revolution' ? Explain the radical implications of
Kuhn's position in this regard.

2. What is logical empiricism ? State the contribution 20

made by T. Hutchison in this regard.

3. What is systematic sampling ? Explain the 20

procedure for drawing sample by systematic
sampling. How will you estimate the population
mean of the sample drawn by systematic
sampling ?

4. What type of data will you need to assess the 20

performance of Indian economy ? Explain the
various sources of such data.

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5. St.-ite the various steps involved in pla n in ~ and 12

organising survey.

6. What is the difference between disturbance term 12

and intercept ? Explain the assumptions of
classical regression model.

7. What is lIetero-scedasticity ? What are its 12

consequences ? How will von tackle it.

8. What is gini ratio ? How can you compute it ? 12

9. Explain the various types of price index numbers. 1. 2

What are their uses ?

10. What do you understand by the term Focus group 12

discussion ? Under what situation it is used as a
tool for conducting qualitative research

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11. Distinguish between any three of the following,, :
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(a) Methodological Monism and Methodological

Dualism.

(b) Research Methodology and Research

Methods.

(c) Sampling and non-sampling errors.

(d) Sample size and Sampling frame.

(e) Time series data and Cross section data

12. Given the following regression results : 12

In Yt = 0.7774 — 0.2530 in Xt

se = (0.0152) (0.0494)

RSS = .0226 r2 = 0.7448

Y= Consumption of milk perday

X = real retail price of milk.

(a) Interpret the results

(I)) Whether the slope coefficient is statistically

significant at 1 percent and 5 percent level ?

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and cross section data)

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In Yt = 0.7774 — 0.2530 In X t

se— (0.0152) (0.0494)

RSS = .0226 rl — 0.7448

Y ( *LI 14) 1 3T-1141

X= ci-Ct t-rm

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