LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034
B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION  SOCIOLOGY
III SEMESTER  NOVEMBER 2003
SO 315 – RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
04-11-2003
9.00–12.00
100 Marks
PART – A
Write a short note on the following
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(10 x 2 = 20 marks)
Social research.
Research problem
Hypothesis
Research design
Dependent variable
Review of literature
Sampling
Scaling
Coding
Applied research.
PART – B
Answer any FIVE questions.
(5 x 8 = 40 marks)
11. Explain the objectives of research with examples.
12. What are the sources of hypothesis?
13. Explain Lickert type scale.
14. What are the important factors in choosing a research problem?
15. Describe the processing operations
16. Narrate the peculiar problems encountered by researchers in India.
17. Describe the types of classification with examples.
PART – C
Answer any TWO questions
(2 x 20 = 40 marks)
18. Explain the types of sampling methods.
19. Describe interview as a method of data collection.
20. How will you prepare a research report?
21. Describe the different types of research.
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