LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034  M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ECONOMICS

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THIRD SEMESTER – NOV 2006

         EC 3810 – RESEARCH METHODS IN ECONOMICS

 

 

Date & Time : 30-10-2006/9.00-12.00         Dept. No.                                                       Max. : 100 Marks

 

 

 

Part  – A

 

Answer any FIVE questions in about 75 words each.                  (5 x 4 = 20 marks)

1. Bring out the objectives of research in economics.
2. What are the dangers to be avoided while conducting scientific research?
3. What do you mean by conceptual and operational definition?
4. Define schedule in the words of Thomas Carson Macornic?
5. Write down the format of bibliography for books.
6. List out the merits of Telephonic interview.
7. Explain Opera atato and Loca atato.

 

Part – B

 

Answer any FOUR questions in about 300 words each.            (4 x 10 = 40 marks)

8. Discuss the different kinds of hypotheses.
9. Bring out the nexus between theory and law.
10. Elaborate the primary sources of data.
11. What are the advantages of a pilot steady?
12. What are the pros and cons of interview method?
13. Elaborate the precautionary steps while writing research reports.
14. State the difference between schedule and questionnaire

 

Part – C

 

Answer any TWO questions in about 900 words each.              (2 x 20 = 40 marks)

15. Discuss the present position of economic research in India.
16. Elucidate different methods of sampling?
17. Write a short note on
    1. Foot notes
    2. Bibliography
    3. Use of statistics, charts and graphs
18. List down the different steps in writing research reports.

 

 

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M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ECONOMICS

THIRD SEMESTER – APRIL 2007

EC 3810 – RESEARCH METHODS IN ECONOMICS

 

 

 

Date & Time: 26/04/2007 / 9:00 – 12:00      Dept. No.                                       Max. : 100 Marks

 

 

PART A

ANSWER ANY FIVE OF THE FOLLOWING IN ABOUT 75 WORDS EACH

 

 

1. Explain the meaning and purpose of a hypothesis
2. Define research design
3. Write a short note on Telephone interview
4. Distinguish between participant and non participant observation
5. Explain the concept of Operational and Conceptual definition
6. Write a brief note about Theory and Fact
7. Explain (a) opera citato (b) loco citato

 

PART B

ANSWER ANY FOUR QUESTIONS IN ABOUT 250 WORDS

 

 

1. What are the problems involved in social research?
2. List out and briefly explain the various sampling methods
3. Highlight the characteristics of a good research design
4. What are the advantage and disadvantage of interview method?
5. Differentiate between questionnaire and Schedule
6. Bring out the significance of Primary and Secondary data
7. What are the dangers to be avoided in Economic research?

PART C

ANSWER ANY TWO QUESTIONS IN QBOUT 900 WORDS

 

1. What are the problems, issues and status of economic research in developing countries?
2. Scientific Method is based on certain articles of faith – Examine
3. Discuss in detail the types of Research Design
4. Write short notes on

• Foot notes
• Bibiliography
• Use of Statistics, graph and charts
• Layout of the report

 

 

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ECONOMICS

THIRD SEMESTER – NOVEMBER 2010

    EC 3810  – RESEARCH METHODS IN ECONOMICS

 

 

 

Date : 03-11-10                 Dept. No.                                        Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 9:00 – 12:00

Part A                                                             5 x 4 = 20

Answer any FIVE of the following, not exceeding more than 75 words:

1. Define Research.
2. Differentiate between analytical and descriptive study.
3. State the importance of a research proposal.
4. What do you mean by a Confounding variable.
5. What do you mean by a case study.
6. Define a research design.
7. What is the purpose of footnotes in research .

 

      Part B                                                         4 x 10 = 40

Answer any FOUR of the following, not exceeding more than 250words:

 

8. Highlight the sources for identifying a research problem.
9. Explain briefly the important statistical methods in research.
10. What are the merits and demerits of interview schedules.
11. Explain the various methods of sampling.
12. Discuss the various methods of data collection.
13. What are the various types and characteristics of a hypothesis.
14. What are the problems faced by a researcher in India?

Part C                                                               2x 20 40

Answer any TWO of the following, not exceeding more than 900 words:

15. Explain the various steps in research process.
16. Describe the different types of research designs.
17. Explain the processing and analysis of data in research.
18. Draft a questionnaire to study the brand loyalty of a particular product.

 

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ECONOMICS

THIRD SEMESTER – APRIL 2012

EC 3810 – RESEARCH METHODS IN ECONOMICS

 

 

Date : 26-04-2012             Dept. No.                                        Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 1:00 – 4:00

PART- A

 

Answer any FIVE questions in 75 words each. Each question carries FOUR marks:        (5 X 4 = 20)

 

1. Explain the objectives of research in Economics.

 

1. Mention the characteristics of a good Sample Design.

 

1. Differentiate between Census and Sample Survey.

 

1. State the significance of pilot study and pretesting.

 

1. Identify the important characteristics of Chi-Square Test.

 

1. What is meant by non-directive interview?

 

1. Write short notes on (a) ibid. (b) op.cit. (c) et.al. (d) loc.cit

 

 

PART- B

 

 Answer any FOUR questions in 300 words each. Each question carries TEN marks:    (4 X 10 = 40)

 

1. Briefly explain the various types of research.

 

1. Bring out the relationship between fact and theory.

 

1. Using the technique of hypothesis testing for differences between means, solve the following problem:

 

The mean produce of wheat of a sample of 100 fields is 200 lbs. per acre with a

standard deviation of 10 lbs. Another sample of 150 fields gives the mean of

220 lbs. with a standard deviation of 12 lbs. Can the two samples be considered

to have been taken from the same population whose standard deviation is 11

lbs? (Note: R: | z | > 1.96 at 5% level of significance)

 

 

 

 

1. Explain the important parametric tests used in research methodology.

 

1. Differentiate between Type I and Type II errors.

 

1. Distinguish between participatory and non-participatory observation. Explain their advantages and limitations.

 

1. Examine the significance of indirect oral investigation. What are its limitations?

 

 

 

PART- C

 

 

Answer any TWO questions in 1200 words each. Each question carries TWENTY marks:(2 X 20 = 40)

 

1. “It is never safe to take published statistics at their face value without knowing their meaning and limitations” – Register your comments and bring out the significance of primary data.

 

1. Discuss various complex random sampling designs. Illustrate your answer with suitable examples.

 

1. Compare and contrast different types of Research Designs used in economics research.

 

1. Elaborate the significance of a research report and narrate the various steps involved in writing such a report.

 

 

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ECONOMICS

THIRD SEMESTER – NOVEMBER 2012

EC 3810 – RESEARCH METHODS IN ECONOMICS

 

 

Date : 06/11/2012            Dept. No.                                        Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 9:00 – 12:00

 

Part  A                                                                                             

Answer any Five of the following, each answer not exceeding 75 words each:    5 x 4 = 20

1. Review the concept of scientific social research.
2. What are the factors that hinder research?
3. List out the criteria for identifying a research problem.
4. Define ethics in research.
5. Differentiate between field study and surveys.
6. What is interviewer bias?
7. Bring out the importance for Bibliography.

Part B

Answer any four of the following, each answer not exceeding 250 words each: 4 x 10= 40

 

8. Examine sampling as a tool of data collection. Explain its types and use.
9. Evaluate the methods of observation as a research tool.
10. Explain the purpose of questionnaire, its construction and its limitations.
11. What are the steps in research design?
12. State the source and uses of hypothesis.
13. “A good researcher tactfully avoids the danger of research”-what are they?
14. Provide a plan for any research study to be undertaken.

Part C

Answer any two of the following, each answer not exceeding 900 words each:     2×20=40

 

15. What is the rationale on purposive research design? Bring out the relevance and importance in modern research.
16. Explain in detail the case study method as a relevant tool in economic and social research.
17. Mention and explain the components of research report. In the process of writing a research report how would you use these components?
18. In the context of post liberalization and globalization evaluate the status of economic research.

 

 

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