PTE 709

M.Tech DEGREE EXAMINATIONS

QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH
Time: 3 Hours

Maximum Marks: 100

PART A (10 X 2 = 20 marks)
Answer ALL questions
All questions carry equal marks

1. What is the significance of research?

2. Differentiate between method and methodology
3. Define units and variables
4. Explain Realism and subjectivism
5. Mention at least 4 differences between Qualitative and Quantitative Research
6. What are the advantages of Qualitative Research?
7. What are performance characteristics of instrument?
8. Explain data acquisition.
9. What are typing instructions of report?
10. Give four guidelines for reviewing draft
PART B (5 X 16 = 80)
Answer ALL choosing either (a) or (b) of each question
All questions carry equal marks.
11. a)What do you mean by research? Explain its significance in modern times.
OR
b) Write short notes on
(i) Design of the research project
(ii) Motivation in research
(iii) Objectives of research
(iv) Criteria of good research
12. a) Give an account of Quantitative Research
OR
b) Explain when the Quantitative Research methods to be used.
13. a) Explain sampling in Qualitative Research. What are the different types of samplings used
in qualitative research?
OR

b) Give an account of Recruitment in Qualitative Research

14. a) How the static and dynamic characteristics of instruments done?
OR
b) Write notes on Transmission and recording of data.
15. a) Discuss the guidelines for oral presentation of research report
OR
b) Assuming a research topic of your choice, give the complete format of its research report.