LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034
B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – SOCIOLOGY
FIFTH SEMESTER – NOV 2006
SO 5500 - RESEARCH METHODS & STATISTICS
AO 11
(Also equivalent to SOC 505)
Date & Time : 25-10-2006/9.00-12.00 Dept. No.
Max. : 100 Marks
PART – A
Write a short note on the following in a about 30 words each :
1. Social research
2. Concept
3. Variables
4. Research problem
5. Pure research
6. Null hypothesis
7. Standardized interview
8. Median
9. Multiple bar diagrams
10. Case study method
PART – B
Answer any FIVE questions in about 300 words each
(2 x 10 = 20 marks)
(5 x 8 = 40 marks)
11. Elucidate the different methods of social research.
12. State the meaning and functions of research design.
13. Highlight the advantages of interview.
14. What are the rules for constructing diagrams?
15. Explain the characteristics of scientific research.
16. Describe the important factors that will influence the selection of research topic.
17. Draw a pie diagram to represent the following population in a town:
Males
Females
Girls
Boys
Total
2000
1800
4200
2000
10000
PART – C
Answer any TWO questions in about 1200 words each
18. Write an essay on the characteristics, sources and functions of hypothesis.
19. State the guidelines to be followed while preparing a questionnaire and mention its
limitations.
20. Describe the various types of social research.
(2 x 20 = 40 marks)
21. The following is the frequency distribution of marks obtained by students in an
examination. Compute the mean and the median:
Marks obtained
No. of students
0-10
15
10-20
20
20-30
25
30-40
24
40-50
12
50-60
31
60-70
71
70-80
52
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