Loyola College Quantitative Research Methods Question Papers

Loyola College M.Sc. Medical Sociology April 2011 Quantitative Research Methods Question Paper PDF Download

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION – MEDICAL SOCIOLOGY

FOURTH SEMESTER – APRIL 2011

SO 4804 – QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS

 

 

 

Date : 5/4/2011                Dept. No.                                        Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 9:00 – 12:00

Part – A

            Write a short note on the following in about 30 words each                        (10 x 2 = 20 Marks)

 

  1. Nomothetic explanation.
  2. Inductive reasoning.
  3. Nominal measures.
  4. Double barrelled questions.
  5. CAPI.
  6. Generalisation.
  7. Narrative review.
  8. Sampling error.
  9. Vignette questions
  10. Dependant variable.

 

Part – B

Answer any Five questions in about 300 words each                         (5 x 8 = 40 Marks)

 

  1. How does theory both inform and is informed by research process?
  2. What is validity? Why is it an important criterion in social research?
  1. Compare and contrast with adequate examples Indexes and scales.
  2. Why might it be helpful to conduct a small pilot study before beginning your research project?
  1. What is a double blind experiment? Explain with suitable examples.
  2. What is the role of bibliography in social research?
  3.  How do you reduce error due to interviewer variability?

 

 

 

Part – C

Answer any Two questions in about 1200 words each           (2 x 20 = 40 Marks)

  1. Examine in detail the problems associated with structured interview.
  2. What is a self-completion questionnaire? What are its advantages and disadvantages?
  3. Evaluate the three most common and useful purposes of social research.
  4. Evaluate in detail how a research project is designed.

 

 

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Loyola College M.Sc. Medical Sociology April 2012 Quantitative Research Methods Question Paper PDF Download

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION – MEDICAL SOCIOLOGY

FOURTH SEMESTER – APRIL 2012

SO 4804 – QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS

 

 

Date : 16-04-2012             Dept. No.                                        Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 1:00 – 4:00

 

Part – A

Write a short note on ALL of the following in about 30 words each:             (10 x 2 = 20)

 

  1. Contingency table.
  2. Vignette questions.
  3. Observation schedule.
  4. Ordinal variable.
  5. Internal validity.
  6. Hypothesis
  7. Negative relationship.
  8. Snowball sample.
  9. Inter-coder reliability.
  1. Dependent variable.

 

Part – B

Answer any Five questions in about 300 words each:                                  (5 x 8 = 40)

 

  1. Describe the difference between simple random sampling and systematic sampling. What are the strengths and weaknesses of each of these sampling approaches?
  2. What is a missing data? Why do they arise?
  3. Can you infer causality from bivariate analysis? Explain.
  4. Why are closed questions frequently preferred to open questions in survey research?
  5. Why do you think it is important to follow a specific set of guidelines when preparing a research proposal?
  6. What is the relationship between epistemology and methodology?
  7. What is a coding schedule? What are its limitations?

 

Part – C

Answer any Two questions in about 1200 words each:                         (2 x 20 = 40)

 

  1. What is probability sampling? Examine the various types of probability sampling.
  2. What are the advantages and disadvantages associated with narrative review?
  3. Examine in detail the format for writing a dissertation.
  4. Elaborate the general guidelines for survey interviewing.

 

 

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – MEDICAL SOCIOLOGY

FOURTH SEMESTER – APRIL 2007

SO 4802 – QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS

 

 

 

Date & Time : 16.04.2007/9.00-12.00   Dept. No.                                                                     Max. 100 Marks

 

 

Part – A                                     (10 x 2 = 20 marks)

 

Write short notes on the following in about 30 words each:

 

  1. Validity
  2. Sample frame.
  3. Non-response.
  4. Structured interview.
  5. Quota sampling.
  6. Pre-testing.
  7. Statistical significance.
  8. Open questions.
  9. Snowball sampling.

 

Part – B                                        (5 x 8 = 40 marks)

 

Answer any FIVE questions in about 300 words each:

 

  1. What are the goals of sampling?
  2. Write a short note on the specific rules that need to be adhered to when designing

a questionnaire.

  1. At what stage should you begin to think about the kinds of data analysis you need

to conduct? Elucidate.

  1. What is a deductive study? Explain with an example.
  2. Write a short note on ‘topic literature’.
  3. What is cross-sectional research design? Examine its merits and demerits.
  4. Briefly explain evaluation research.

 

 

Part – C                                       (2 x 20 = 40 marks)

 

Answer any TWO questions in about 1200 words each:

 

  1. What factors would you take into account in deciding how large your sample

should be when designing a probability sample?

  1. Critically evaluate the various types of research designs.
  2. ‘Clear structure and statement of your research questions are important

components of writing up research’. Elucidate.

  1. Write an essay on the essential components of writing a quantitative research

report.

 

 

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M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – MEDICAL SOCIOLOGY

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FOURTH SEMESTER – APRIL 2008

SO 4802 – QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS

 

 

 

Date : 16/04/2008            Dept. No.                                        Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 9:00 – 12:00

 

SECTION-A

(10 X 2 = 20 Marks)

Answer ALL the questions in 30 words each

  1. Mention any two characteristics of quantitative research.
  2. What is replicatory research?
  3. When does a researcher resort to snowball sampling?
  4. Define sampling.
  5. Elucidate the types of questionnaire.
  6. State the purpose of pre-testing.
  7. What is content analysis?
  8. Write a short note on statistical significance.
  9. Spell out the sequence to be followed in a bibliography for a journal article.
  10. Point out the features of a review of a reported empirical study.

 

SECTION-B

(5 X 8 = 40 Marks)

Answer any FIVE questions in 300 words each

  1. What is ‘appendix’? What could be its content?
  2. Illustrate the features of a multivariate table.
  3. Bring out the limitations of interview as a method of data collection.
  4. How would you select your respondents through a systematic random sampling method?
  5. Highlight the four fundamental scaling principles used in measurement.
  6. Explain the concepts of validity and reliability.
  7. Explain the qualities of probability sampling.

 

SECTION-C

(2 X 20 = 40 Marks)

Answer any TWO questions in 1200 words each

  1. Discuss the phases and steps in quantitative research.
  2. Describe the steps in constructing a questionnaire.
  3. What is data processing? How is it done?
  4. Discuss the structure of a research thesis.

 

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