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PG837 MSY14

M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION


JUNE, 2014.
First Year
Psychology

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Time : 3 hours Maximum marks : 75

PART A (3 5 = 15 marks)

Answer any THREE questions.

Each answer not to exceed 1 page.

1. Define research and list out the criteria of good


research.

2. What is meant by research design?

3. Bring out the difference between cross sectional


and longitudinal methods.

4. Write a brief note on chi-square test.

5. Point out the important aspects to be included


under a research proposal.
PART B (4 15 = 60 marks)

Answer any FOUR questions.

Each answer not to exceed 4 pages.

6. Write in detail the meaning, procedure and


limitations of hypothesis testing.

7. Enumerate the steps involved in research process.

8. Specify the importance of sampling and explain


the sampling techniques.

9. Describe the criteria of a good research tool and


explain the procedure for testing them.

10. Outline the approaches for determining the size of


the sample.

11. Differentiate between parametric and


non-parametric tests and explain two parametric
tests.

12. Discuss the role of computer in psychological


research.

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