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MASTER OF ARTS (ECONOMICS)
00 Term-End Examination
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MEC-009 : RESEARCH METHODS IN
ECONOMICS

Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100

Note : Attempt questions from each section as per instructions
given below.

SECTION - A
Attempt any two questions from this section :
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1. "A testable theory is a falsiable theory". Logically
explain the statement using philosophical
perspectives.

2. What are the properties of ideal index numbers ?

Why do they not have a unit attached to them ?

3. What is the distinction between quantitative and

qualitative approach of research ? What are the
techniques of primary data collection under
qualitative approach ?

4. What are the indications of quality of

employment ? What are the data sources available
for a researcher who wants to assess quality of
employment ?

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 SECTION - B
Attempt any five questions from this section :
5x12=60
5. What are the critical pre - requisites needed for
application of RRA approach ?

6. How can one test the precision and reliability of

results in sampling theory ?

7. Why Marxism is considered as a pseudo -scientific

theory ?

8. Explain the problem in classical regression model

caused by polishing of data.

9. Explain health mapping as a technique of

participatory mapping.

10. Briefly explain how would you measure

inequality using Lorenz curve. Also explain its
relationship with Gini coefficient.

11. What is the philosophy of science ? Give a

historical review of the aims and methods of
science.

12. Distinguish between any three of the following :

(a) Operationalism and Descriptivism
(b) National Census, Economic Census and
Agricultural Census
(c) Purposive and Snowball Sampling
(d) Correlation and Autocorrelation
(e) Research Design and Research Method

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