MSW 006 SOCIAL WORK
RESEARCH
December 2014 Question Paper
Time : 3
hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : Answer all the five questions. All questions
carry equal marks. Answer to questions no. 1 and 2 should not exceed 600 words
each.
1. Discuss
the characteristics of scientific method. What are the possibilities and
limitations of use of scientific method in social science ?
OR
What is
Participatory Research ? Explain the methods of Participatory Research.
2. List the
various types of data. How can you ensure the quality of data collected ?
OR
List the
major parts of the main body' of a research report. Describe briefly the
importance of each part.
3. Answer
any two of the following questions in about 300 words each :
(a) Discuss
in brief the steps involved in formulation of a research problem. 1
(b) Explain
the various aspects of the conceptual framework of qualitative research.
(c) Describe
the methods of collecting data.
(d) Name and
define the three measures of variability.
4. Answer
any four of the following questions in about 150 words each :
(a) Explain
the purpose of 'choice of variables' in a research project.
(b) What
measures have to be followed to ensure authenticity of data in qualitative
studies ?
(c) Discuss
the techniques of interviewing. 5
(d) Describe
the purpose of bivariate analysis of data.
(e) What is
multivariate analysis of data ? 5
(f) Discuss
how hypothesis is formulated in experimental research.
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