2019 (May)
COMMERCE
(Speciality)
Course:
604
(Basics of Academic Project Preparation)
(NEW
COURSE)
Full
Marks: 80
Pass
Marks: 24
Time:
3 hours
The
figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions
1. (a) Fill in the blanks: 1x4=4
1)
Research cannot proceed without a _______.
2)
Questionnaire contains _______ questions.
3)
The numerical characteristics of population are
called _______.
4)
A research report is a record of _______
activities.
(b) Write True or False: 1x4=4
1)
Qualitative research is variable based.
2)
Schedule method in comparison to questionnaire
method is costly.
3)
Checklist is a list which consists of a list of
items with a place to check ‘Yes’ or ‘No’.
4)
The process of examining new data to detect
errors and omissions is called coding.
2. Write short notes on any four of the following: 4x4=16
a)
Research Plan.
b)
Limitations of Secondary Data.
c)
Structured Interview.
d)
Sampling Error.
e)
Bibliography.
3. (a) Define research. What are its features? Discuss the
role of research in the following major areas: 3+5+6=14
1)
Marketing.
2)
Production.
3)
Banking.
Or
(b) What is research problem? What are its components? Discuss
the points that are to be considered while selecting a research problem. 2+5+7=14
4. (a) What is secondary data? What precautions would you take
while using secondary data? Also distinguish between primary data and secondary
data. 2+5+7=14
Or
(b) What is interview? What are its objectives? Why is
interview skill so important in conducting an interview? 2+5+7=14
5. (a) What is questionnaire? Explain the characteristics of a
good questionnaire. Also distinguish between a schedule and a questionnaire. 2+8+4=14
Or
(b) What is sampling? What are the characteristics of a good
sample? Also distinguish between census and sampling? 2+8+4=14
6. (a) What is tabulation? What are the essential parts of a
good table? Explain the requisites of a good table. 2+6+6=14
Or
(b) What is research report? Explain the various types of
research report. Mention the qualities of a good research report. 2+8+4=14
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