mrd-004

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nzt. MASTER OF ARTS
CD (RURAL DEVELOPMENT)
00
Term-End Examination
CD
December, 2012
MRD-004
MRD-004 : RESEARCH METHODS IN RURAL
DEVELOPMENT
Time : 3 hours
Note : (i) Attempt all the five questions.
(ii) All quetions carry equal marks.
Maximum Marks : 100
(iii) Answer to question no. 1 and 2 should not
exceed 800 words each.
1. What is the process of critical research ? Elaborate 20
the approaches in critical social research.
OR
Define naturalistic inquiry. Discuss in brief, the 20
main steps involved in naturalistic inquiry
method.
2. What is observation ? Explain the types, stages, 20
uses and limitations of observation.
OR
Describe in detail the main body of report writing 20
of research in rural development.
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3. Answer any two of the following questions in
about 400 words each :
(a) Briefly explain the types, uses and 10
limitations of test in rural development
research.
(b) What do you understand by 10
phenomenology ? Highlight the
phenomenological approaches in social
research.
(c) Mention the types of evaluation research. 10
Describe in brief, the designs of evaluative
research.
4. Answer any four of the following questions in
about 200 words each :
(a) What are the stages of action research ? 5
(b) What do you understand by stratified 5
sampling ?
(c) Mention the characteristics of a good 5
questionnaire.
(d) How do you ensure the quality of data in 5
social science research ?
(e) Mention the importance of experimental 5
research.
(f) Highlight the main steps involved in 5
descriptive research.
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5. Write short notes on any five of the following in
about 100 words each :
(a) Characteristics of correctional studies 4
(b) Types of interview 4
(c) Attitude scale 4
(d) Empirical Enquiry
4
(e) Review of literature
4
(f) Coding of, data 4
(g) Characteristics of a good hypothesis 4
(h) Rating scales 4
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