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MASTER OF ARTS
O (RURAL DEVELOPMENT)
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Term-End Examination
O December, 2013

MRD-004 : RESEARCH METHODS IN RURAL

DEVELOPMENT

Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100

Note : (i) Attempt all the five questions.

(ii) All questions carry equal marks.
(iii) Answers to question no. 1 and 2 should not exceed
800 words each.

1. Discuss the process of preparing a research 20

proposal.

OR
What is experimental research ? Elaborate its three 20
characteristics.

2. Discuss the methods of obtaining data. 20

OR
Explain the measures of central tendency. 20

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3. Answer any two of the following questions in
about 400 words each :
(a) Discuss the major types of research. 10
(b) Highlight the main features of empirical 10
scientific research.
(c) What is stratified sampling ? 10
(d) Highlight the importance of computer in 10
research.

4. Attempt any four of the following in about

200 words each :
(a) Problems in Measurement 5
(b) Null Hypothesis 5
(c) Positivism Vs Phenomenology 5
(d) Action Research 5
(e) Uses and Limitations of questionnaire 5
(f) Descriptive research 5

5. Write short notes on any five of the following in

about 100 words each :
(a) Limitations of the interview. 4
(b) Budget Estimate 4
(c) Quota Sample 4
(d) Holistic Approach 4
(e) Good sample 4
(f) Official Records 4
(g) Codification of Data 4
(h) Bivariate Analysis 4

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