MB0050–Research Methodology

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Master of Business Administration- MBA Semester 3

MB0050–Research Methodology-4 Credits

(Book ID: B1700)

Assignment (60 Marks)

Note: Answer all questions must be written within 300 to 400 words each. Each Question carries 10 marks 6 X 10=60

Q1. Research is a sequential method of enquiry, directed towards a clear implicit or explicit objective. Describe in detail the steps to be carried out in a typical research study.

Answer: Scientific research involves a systematic process that focuses on being objective and gathering a multitude of information for analysis so that the researcher can come to a conclusion. This process is used in all research and evaluation projects, regardless of the research method (scientific method of inquiry, evaluation research, or action research).

Q2. What are descriptive research designs? Explain the different kinds of descriptive research designs.

Answer: Types of Descriptive Research

Descriptive research is commonly used in social sciences to study characteristics or phenomenon’s. Also known as statistical research, researchers look into the frequency, average or other qualitative methods to understand a subject being studied. It involves case studies, observation, survey and archival research. You can use descriptive research to find out the prevalence of an illness in a certain demographic area.

Q3. The procedure of testing hypothesis requires a researcher to adopt several steps. Describe in brief all such steps.

Answer. How to Conduct Hypothesis Tests

All hypothesis tests are conducted the same way. The researcher states a hypothesis to be tested, formulates an analysis plan, analyzes sample data according to the plan, and accepts or rejects the null hypothesis, based on results of the analysis.

Q4. a. Distinguish between:

i. Schedules and Questionnaires

ii. Open ended and closed ended questions

b. Explain the questionnaire design process. (Differences, questionnaire design process) 4, 6(10 marks)

Answer.

Q5. Explain the any three types of comparative and non-comparative scales of each in detail.

Answer. A comparative scale is an ordinal or rank order scale that can also be referred to as a nonmetric scale.  Respondents evaluate two or more objects at one time and objects are directly compared with one another as part of the measuring process.  For example you could ask someone if they prefer listening to MP3s through a Zune or an iPod. You could take it a step further and add some other MP3 player brands to the comparison.  MP3 players would be scaled relative to each other and the scale position of any one player would depend on the the scale position of the remaining players.  Because they are being compared differences such as who has the click wheel are effectively forced.

Q6. Explain the Structure of the Research Report. What are the guidelines for effective report writing? Answer: There are several ways on how you can identify the kind of research papers. If you are considering the manner on how you analyze your researched data, the two types of research are quantitative research paper and qualitative. Meanwhile, if you are taking into account the type of voice you are using in discussing your information, the two fundamental kinds of research paper are informative paper and Argumentative research paper. Another way of identifying the type of research paper is the research paper topics of choice

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