2009 Annamalai University M.A 550. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY Question paper
M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, 2009
( HUMAN RIGHTS )
( FIRST YEAR )
( PAPER - V )
550. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
May ] [ Time : 3 Hours
Maximum : 100 Marks
SECTION - A (5 8 = 40)
Answer any FIVE questions
in about 300 words each.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. What are the various types of research ?
2. Explain the term concepts.
3. What is participant observation ?
4. How to select a sample ?
5. What is case study ?
6. What is pilot study ?
7. Bring out the importance of bibliography in research.
8. Enumerate the aims of social research.
SECTION - B (3 20 = 60)
Answer any THREE questions
in about 1,200 words each.
All questions carry equal marks.
9. Discuss the various problems in social science research.
10. How is a research problem formulated ?
11. Discuss the importance of survey research.
12. Examine the various tools of data collection.
13. How is a hypothesis tested in research ?