Department of Finance University of Dhaka F-510/601624/: Business Research Methodology 1st Class Test (12.02.

09) Marks: 10 Time 1:00 Hour

Answer any Two Questions 1 a. b. State the objectives of Business Research. Distinguish between primary and secondary data and list 7 national and 7 international sources of secondary data

2.

Indicate whether the following statements are True or False and justify your answer: i. There is no difference between research methods and research methodology ii. Baseline survey means conducting study to assess the total impact of the project iii. A questionnaire is known as semi-structured when all questions are given with pre-coded responses iv. An attribute is a quantitative characteristic that can be numerically expressed v. Terminal evaluation is conducted to assess the total impact of a project vi. Operational definition means assigning measurable criteria to a variable vii. Impact evaluation is conducted to assess whether the project is in the right track viii. Deduction means bottom-up approach ix. Efficiency means the extent of attainment of goals x. Sample is a representative part of a Population Transform the following research ideas into research questions and research objectives: i. Micro credit and poverty alleviation ii. iii. iv. v. Manpower Export and GDP Gender and development MBA and job opportunities SME development and economic growth

3 a.

b.

Explain the procedure of evaluation of research proposals using Quality and Cost Based System (QCBS)