Alagappa University Model Question Paper www.alagappauniversity.ac.in MPhil International Business : Distance Education

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DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.Phil. (I.B) (International Business) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2011.
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY –I–THEORY
(Upto 2006 Batch)
Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks

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Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
(5 ? 20 = 100)

1.Describe the different types of research, clearly pointing out the difference between an experiment and a survey.

2.Examine the criteria or factors to be considered while selecting a research problem.

3.Explain with examples the different non-probability sampling techniques.

4.How does questionnaire differ from a schedule?

5.Distinguish between.
(a)Field editing and central editing.
(b)Statistics of attributes and statistics of variables.
(c)Exclusive type and inclusive type class intervals.
(d)Simple and complex tabulation.
(e)Mechanical tabulation and cross tabulation.

6.What is correlation? Describe the various types of correlation and their uses.

7.Describe briefly the various elements included in structuring a research report.

8.Describe the considerations and steps involved in drafting research report.