LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034
M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION – MEDICAL SOCIOLOGY
THIRD SEMESTER – NOVEMBER 2010
SO 3806 – QUALITIATIVE RESEARCH METHODS
Date : 29-10-10 Dept. No. Max. : 100 Marks
Time : 9:00 – 12:00
Part-A
Answer ALL the following questions in 30 words each : (10 x 2=20 marks)
- What is the principle objective of research?
- What is the significance of survey of literature in research process?
- Mention some important factors that motivate scholars to take up research.
- Distinguish ideographic method of research from nomothetic method.
- What is the meaning of interview according to Bandarkar?
- Based on your experience of a rural camp, propose two relevant topics for Field Research.
- Point out some prerequisites for the successful collection of data through participant Observation?
- Define “content analysis”.
- Indicate two major assumptions of Life History Method of research.
- What are the advantages of Physical Traces Method of study?
Part-B
Answer any FIVE of the following questions in 300 words each : (5 x8=40 marks)
- “Social science is an imperfect science”-Discuss.
- Highlight the significance of the unobtrusive method of research.
- Critically evaluate data collection through interview technique.
- What are the various roles that a researcher can play during Participant observation?
- Discuss the various types of content analysis.
- How does the problem of validity arise in Life History Method of study?
- With an example of a case study, explain the limitations of Physical Trace method of research.
Part-C
Answer any TWO of the following questions in 1200 words each : (2×20=40 marks)
- Explain the symbiotic relationship between theory and research.
- Discuss the preparatory steps for the successful conduct of Field Research.
- Explicate the advantages and disadvantages of content analysis.
- Elucidate the primary sources of data for Life History Method of research.