(MBA)RESEARCH METHODS

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COMMON FOR M.B.A. (General)/B & F/EM/HM/IB/T/PM/
HRM/RM/LM/TM/CM/MM/FM/SM/CS/P & OM
DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2018.
Second Semester

RESEARCH METHODS

(2013 – 14 Academic year and 2014 calendar year onwards)
Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks

SECTION A — (5 x 8 = 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.

1. Distinguish between pure research and applied research.

2. What are the uses of social science research?

3. What are the characteristics of a good research problem?

4. Explain the meaning and significance of a research
design.

5. Define hypothesis. What are its types?

6. List the types of Questions to be avoided in
Questionnaire.

7. What do you mean by tabulation? Discuss the
characteristics of a good table.

8. What are the principles of good report writing?

SECTION B — (4 x 15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.

9. Describe the steps involved in a research process.

10. Evaluate the main characteristics of a good hypothesis.

11. Discuss the various factors affecting the size of the
sample.

12. Explain the different types of interviews.

13. Describe the steps involved in the formulation of research
problem.

14. Discuss the process of interpretation of test results.

15. Discuss the content of a research report.

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