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MASTER OF COMMERCE
Term-End Examination
December, 2014 03967
MCO-03 : RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100
Weightage : 70%
Note : Answer any five questions. All questions carry equal
marks.

1. (a) Discuss the significance of research in

business. 10,10
(b) What is survey method of research ? How
is it different from observation method of
Research ?

2. What is hypothesis ? Explain its various types

and the criteria for workable hypothesis. 10,10
3. (a) Discuss the Likert scale and Sematic
Differential scale with examples. 10,10
(b) How do you select an appropriate scaling
technique for a research study ? Explain
the issues involved in it.

4. (a) What are the parts of a Statistical Table ?

Narrate the characteristics of a good table. 10'10
(b) What is the significance of co-efficient of
correlation ? Explain two situations when
this tool of analysis can be used in research.

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5. (a) Explain the utility of Index numbers,
Percentages and Ratios in a research data
analysis. 10,10
(b) What is Chi-square test used for ? Discuss
the conditions and limitations for applying
the Chi-square test.

6. (a) What is generalisation ? Describe various

methods of generalisation. 10,10
(b) What are the problems that are faced in
writing the research report ? Explain the
chief characteristics of a good research
report.

7. (a) A group of students was selected at random 15, 5

from the set of weak students in statistics.
They were given intensive coaching for three
months. The marks in statistics exam before
and after the coaching are given below.

Marks
Sl. No. of
Before After
students
coaching coaching
1 19 32
2 38 36
3 28 30
4 32 30
5 35 40
6 10 25
7 15 30
8 29 20
9 16 15

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 Can the coaching be considered as a
success ? Formulate a hypothesis and test
it. Test at 5% level of significance.
(Table value of t 0.05 8 is 1.86)
(b) Briefly explain the importance of probability
in business research.

8. Write a short notes on any four of the following :

(a) Ordinal Scale 5, 5, 5, 5
(b) Research Problem
(c) Probability Distribution
(d) Pre-testing the questionnaire
(e) Normal Distribution
(f) Graphic presentation of statistical data

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