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Term-End Examination
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BPC-003 : RESEARCH METHODS IN
PSYCHOLOGY
Time : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 50
Note : Attempt any five questions.. Each question is to be
answered in about 500 words. All questions carry equal
marks.
1. Explain the different types of Psychological tests

and their uses. 6+4=10
2. What is the role of review of literature in a research

report ? How do you think that the steps of
research process can provide scope for further
research ? 7+3=10
3. Explain the different types of experimental and 10

non experimental research.
4. What do you understand by the term 'interview'.

Point out the different techniques or methods of
interview. 2+8=10
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5. Discuss the designs of single subject experimental 10
research.
6. What are the basic guidelines used for writing a 10

summary in a Research report.
7. Explain the process, relevance and implication of 10

'discussion in report writing.
8. How do you frame 'title' in a research report ?

What are the prerequisites of writing an
'introduction' of a research report. 3+7=10
9. Write short notes on the following : 5+5=10

(a) Difference between laboratory experiment
and field experiment.
(b) Questionnaire.
10. Write short notes on the following : 5+5=10

(a) Rating Scales
(b) Check list.
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marks.
1. Define hypothesis and explain its functions in

research. What are the characteristics of a good
hypothesis ? 6+4=10
2. Define variable. Discuss different types of

variables. 3+7=10
3. Discuss meaning and purpose of research design.

Explain the criteria of a good research design. 5+5=10
4. Present a comprehensive appraisal of interview 10

as a research tool.
5. Describe factorial design in detail. 10
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6. Discuss major sections of a research report. 10
7. Write short notes on any two of the following :

(a) Content analysis 5+5=10
(b) Goals and objectives of psychological
research.
(c) Discussion of result.
8. Define observation method. Discuss various

types of observation method in research. 3+7=10
9. Define methodology. Discuss various aspects

presented in a research report. 3+7=10

(a) Ex-post facto research 5+5=10
(b) Reliability and validity
(c) Correlational research.
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BPC-003 : RESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY
Note : Answer any five questions. All questions carry

equal marks. Each question is to be answered in
about 500 words.
1. Define variable. Discuss various types of

variables involved in psychological research. 2+8
2. Explain the different methods of

non-experimental research. 10
3. Write short notes on the following in about 250

words each : 5+5
(a) Field Experiment
(b) Ways of controlling extraneous variable
4. What is an 'abstract' of a research report ? What

are the different factors that one should take care
of while preparing an abstract ? 2+8
5. Explain the different components of the

`Methodology' section of a research report. 10
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6. Write short notes on any two of the following in
about 250 words each : 5+5
(a) Writing process of the review of literature
(b) Figure check-list
(c) Guidelines for writing a summary
7. Discuss in detail the various steps involved in

conducting a research. 10
8. Define Psychological test. Describe the different

types of Psychological tests. 3+7
9. Discuss the steps involved in designing a

questionnaire in a survey research. 10
10. What are the different stages and procedures that

are to be followed while conducting an interview ? 10
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BPC-003 : RESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY

Note : All sections are compulsory.
SECTION A
Note : Answer any two of the following questions in

about 500 words each : 2x10=20
1. Define "variable". Elucidate the different types

of variables, with suitable examples. 3+7=10
2. Define research design and discuss the purposes

of research design. 3+7=10
3. Describe the steps in designing and structuring

a questionnaire. 10
4. Write a note on major sections of a report. 10
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SECTION B
Note : Answer any four of the following questions in

5. Define experiment and explain how

psychologists conduct an experiment. 2+4=6
6. Define "observation" in research. Discuss the

problems of behavioural observation. 2+4=6
7. Elucidate the three major categories of measures

in case study method. 6
8. Explain the steps followed in writing the review

of literature. 6
9. Explain statistical power and statistical

significance. 3+3=6
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SECTION C
Note : Write short notes on any two of the following

in about 100 words each : 2x3=6
10. Characteristics of a good test 3
11. Content Analysis
12. Advantages and disadvantages of e-mail surveys 3
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SECTION - A
Answer any two of the following questions in
1. Explain the concept, types and characteristics of 10

psychological test.
2. What is a research design ? Discuss the criteria

and qualities of a research design. 2+8=10
3. Briefly discuss the different types of experimental 10

research designs.
4. Define observation and discuss the different

characteristics of the observation method. 2+8=10
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SECTION - B
Answer any four of the following questions in
5. Discuss the different stages of the interview 6

method.
6. Outline the procedure for a questionnaire survey. 6
7. Briefly describe the steps involved in designing a 6

case study.
8. Elaborate various types of literature used for 6

review.
9. Discuss the general guidelines to be followed while 6

writing results and discussion sections of a
research report.
SECTION - C
Write short notes on any two of the following in
10. Advantages and disadvantages of factorial 3

research design.
11. Comparision between open ended and dose ended 3

questions.
12. Statistical significance. 3
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answered in about 500 words each. All questions carry
equal marks.
1. Discuss the nature and characteristics of
psychological research. What are the contexts of
discovery and justification of research ? 5+5=10
2. Define problems and explain the characteristics

of a good research problem. How is a problem
identified and selected ? 6+4=10
3. Explain meaning and uses of psychological tests.

Describe various types of tests. 5+5=10
4. Discuss various non-experimental methods of 10

research in psychology.
5. Define single subject design. Discuss its 10

charateristics and types.
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6. Describe different types of questionnaires.
Discuss the steps followed in questionnaire
construction. 5+5=10

(a) Main and interaction effect 5+5=10
(b) Abstract writing
(c) Field experiments.
8. Discuss purpose and sources of review of

literature. What is the process of writing review
of literature ? 6+4=10
9. Define results. How do you use statistics in a

research report ? 3+7=10

(a) Control group design 5+5=10
(b) Steps of case study
(c) Qualitative research
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PSYCHOLOGY
Note : Attempt any five questions in all. Each question is to be
marks.
1. What do you understand by the term "problem" 2+8

and "hypothesis" ? Discuss in detail the types
and characteristics of hypothesis in Psychological
Research.
2. Elucidate the qualitative and quantitative 10

approaches of research in Psychology.
3. Write short notes on the following in about 5+5

250 words each :
(a) Content Analysis
(b) Ways of Manipulating Independent
Variable
4. What is a 'research report' ? Elucidate the major 2+8

components/sections that should be contained in
a research report ?
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5. What are the different components that a 10
researcher should take care while statistically
analyzing and presenting a 'data' ?
6. Write short notes on any two of the following in 5+5

about 250 words each :
(a) Table checklist
(b) Report writing in research
(c) Types of variables
7. Discuss in detail the various steps involved in 10

research method.
8. What do you understand by 'review of 3+7

literature' ? Describe the different types of
literature ?
9. Explain the different types and characteristics of 10

a 'single subject design' ?
10. What are the different types of observation which 10

can be used for collecting data in a research ?
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SECTION A
Answer any two of the following questions in about

500 words each : 2x10=20
1. Discuss the different types of research

and highlight the qualities of non-experimental
research. 4+6
2. Describe the Solomon four-group factorial design

and the two-factor design with examples. 5+5
3. Explain briefly the types of observation methods

with special focus on participant observation. 6+4
4. Discuss the processes in designing a case study. 10
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SECTION B
Answer any four of the following questions in about

5. Define hypothesis. Elucidate the characteristics

and functions of hypothesis. 2+4
6. Define single subject design and discuss its

characteristics. 2+4
7. Discuss the aspects of qualitative research

interviews. 6
8. Discuss the 'Purpose of Methodology'. 6
9. Discuss the various strategies for writing an

effective conclusion. 6
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SECTION C
Write short notes on any two of the following in about

10. Extraneous Variables 3
11. Table Check-list 3
12. Procedure for a Questionnaire Survey 3
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SECTION - A
1. Discuss the different steps involved in a research 10

process.
2. Explain the different types of Non-experimental 10

methods of conducting research.
3. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of 10

telephone, mail and E-mail surveys.
4. Discuss the phases, characteristics and types of 10

single subject research design.
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SECTION - B
5. Discuss the various limitations of the 6
questionnaire method.
6. Discuss the various sources of review of literature 6

for research.
7. Describe the guidelines for writing the summary 6
of a research report.
8. Summarize the important points to be considered 6

while writing the conclusion of a research report.
9. Explain the process of writing references for a 6

research report.
SECTION - C
10. Advantages and Disadvantages of observation 3
method.
11. Case Reports. 3
12. Relevance of Participants in research 3

methodology.
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PSYCHOLOGY
SECTION A
1. Elaborate the characteristics and types of single

subject research design. 10
2. What is the purpose of 'Methodology' section in a

research report ? Discuss the different
sub-sections that should be included in the
Methodology. 2+8
3. Discuss the various phases of survey research

design. 10
4. Discuss the process of designing a case study. 10
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SECTION B
5. What are the characteristics and functions of

hypothesis ? 6
6. Describe the various stages of the interview

technique. 6
7. Differentiate between survey research method

and field studies. 6
8. What are the different problems and ethical

issues involved in the observation method ?
9. Describe the procedure for questionnaire survey. 6
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SECTION C
10. Types of Questionnaires 3
11. Figure Check-list 3
12. Footnotes 3
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BPC-004 : STATISTICS IN PSYCHOLOGY

Note : (i) Answer any five questions.
(ii) All questions carry equal marks.
(iii) Use of Simple calculator may be permitted.
1. Define statistics and discuss its use in Psychology. 10
2. What do you mean by the term hypothesis ? 10

Discuss errors in hypothesis testing .
3. Draw Ogive from the following data : 10
Class Interval f
10 - 20 12
20 - 30 10
30 - 40 35
40 - 50 55
50 - 60 45
60 - 70 25
70 - 80 18
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4. What are characteristics of good measures of 10
central tendency ? Write properties and
limitations of the mean.
5. Compute SD for the following data : 10

Class Interval f
45 - 49 2
40 - 44 3
35 - 39 2
30 - 34 6
25 - 29 8
20 - 24 8
15 - 19 7
10 - 14 5
5-9 9
N=50
6. Discuss advantages and disadvantges of 10

Non- Parametric statistics.
7. Write assumptions and various uses of Chi-Square 10

test.
8. Discuss with example significance of differences 10

between the means.
9. Discuss need and importance of normal . 10

distribution.
10. Write short notes on the following : 10
(a) Kendall Rank Correlation
(b) Mean deviation and standard deviation.
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June, 2013

Note : 1. Answer any five questions
2. All questions carry equal marks.
3. Answer theroetical questions in around 500
words
4. Use of simple calculatar may he permitted
1. Define statistics and describe its scope and use.

3+7=10
2. Elucidate inferential statistics and discuss two

types of inferential procedures. 2+8=10
3. Tabulate the following scores in to a frequency 10

distribution using a class interval of 5.
64, 69, 84, 67, 61, 72, 72, 63, 71,
83, 70, 76, 76, 82, 67, 73, 86,
65, 68, 81, 72, 67, 77, 75, 72
4. Discuss the concept of dispersion and describe the

functions, the types of despersion. 4+6=10
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5. Find the mean, median and mode for the 10
following sets of scores:
10, 12, 11, 10, 10,13, 8, 14, 9,
14, 18, 14, 19, 14, 12, 14, 20
6. Discuss correlation and distinguish between

linear and non-linear correlation . Give suitable
example. 3+7=10
7. Find correlation coefficient using product moment 10

method
Individuals A B C D E F G H I J
Variable X 4 6 8 10 12 15 17 18 20 24
Variable Y 1 7 2 5 16 11 20 12 9 13
8. Discuss non parametric statistics and describe the

properties of chi-square test. 3+7=10
9. Explain the single group method and the method 10

of equivalent groups with suitable examples.
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10. The scores obtained by two groups on attitute scale 10
are as follows :
Group I: 10, 9, 8, 7, 7, 8, 6, 5, 6, 4
Group II: 9, 8, 6, 7, 8, 8, 11, 12, 6, 5
Findout whether significant difference exists

between the mean of both the groups at 0.01 level.
Critical value of t with 18 degree of freedom at
0.01 level of significance is 2.88.
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Note : Answer any five questions. All questions carry

equal marks. Use of sample calculator is permitted.
1. Describe with example a frequency polygon. What

are its advantages ? 7+3
2. Elucidate the meaning and functions of measures
of central tendency. 10
3. Define Scatter diagram. Describe how you will

make a Scatter diagram. 3+7
4. What is product moment coefficient of
correlation ? Calculate r for the data given below . 2+8
No. of 7 8 9 10
1 2 3 4 5 6
Students
Marks in
40 35 30 50 55 60 65 70 45 30
English
Marks in
60 55 50 65 70 70 75 75 55 55
History
5. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of

Parametric and Non-parametric Statistics. 10
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6. State the assumptions underlying the application
of chi-square test. What are the precautions to be
taken while using chi-square ? 5+5
7. How do we test the significance of differences
between means of 2 independent groups ? In a
group of 200 boys and girls, the mean IQ scores,
SD were as given below. Find out if the group of
boys differ significantly from the group of girls on
IQ. 3+7
Boys (N = 100) Girls (N = 100)
Mean IQ score = 110 140
SD = 5.0 4.0
8. Define Null hypothesis. Calculate Spearman's
Rho for the following data : 3+7
X 10 20 30 40 50
Y 35 15 55 45 65
9. Discuss Kendall's "tau" with suitable example. 10

10. Write short notes on any two of the following : 5+5
(a) Properties of the Median
(b) Correlation and Causality
(c) Scales in measurement
(d) Test of goodness of fit
(e) Yates Correction in 2 x 2 contingency
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Note : All sections are compulsory. Use of simple

calculator is permitted.
SECTION A
Note : Answer any two of the following questions in

1. Define and discuss the scope, use and limitations

of Statistics. 10
2. Discuss the different measures of central

tendency and the properties of each measure of
central tendency. 4+6=10
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3. Define Coefficient of Correlation. Calculate
Spearman's Rank coefficient of correlation for
the following data : 2+8=10
Sr. no. Data 1 Data 2
1 85 90
2 70 70
3 75 74
4 80 82
5 55 50
6 45 86
7 56 48
8 60 62
9 58 60
10 65 64
11 68 65
4. With the help of t-test, find out whether

significant difference exists in the mean of the
following groups : 10
X 5 8 10 11 6 7 8 5 6 4
Y 4 5 6 9 5 4 3 4 5 5
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SECTION B
Note : Answer any four of the following questions in
5. What is inferential statistics ? Describe
estimation and point estimation. 2+4=6
6. Calculate the mean, median and mode for the
following sets of scores : 3+3=6
(a) 10, 12, 11, 10, 10, 13, 8, 14, 9
(b) 14, 18, 14, 19, 14, 12, 14, 20
7. What is linear relationship ? Discuss the range
of correlation with examples. 3+3=6
8. Tabulate the following scores into a frequency
distribution using class interval of 5. 6
64, 69, 84, 67, 61, 72, 72, 63, 71, 83, 70, 76, 76,
82, 72, 75, 77, 67, 72, 81, 68, 65, 85, 73, 67
9. Discuss the importance of Chi-square test. Why
is it termed as "goodness of fit" test ? 3+3=6
BPC-004 3 P.T.O.
SECTION C
Note : Write short notes on any two of the following
in about 100 words each : 2x3=6
10. Parametric Statistics 3
11. Standard Deviation 3
12. Scatter Diagram 3
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Note : (i) All sections are compulsory.
(ii) Use of Simple Calculator is permitted.
SECTION - A
1. Explain the concept of Descriptive Statistics. 3+7

Discuss the four major statistical techniques for
organising the data.
2. Discuss the significance of measures of dispersion. 4+6

Describe properties and limitations of Quartile
deviation and average deviation.
3. Compute Pearson's Product Moment Coefficient 10

of Correlation for the following data :
Data 1 : 7 10 5 4 4
Data 2 : 10 15 10 7 8
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4. A research was carried out to find if significant 10
difference exists in Emotional Intelligence of two
groups of adolescents. The scores obtained are
given below :
with the help of t test find if significant difference
exists between the two groups :
Group I : 4, 5, 9, 10, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 5
Group II :10, 15, 20, 18, 5, 6, 6, 7, 8, 5
Critical Values : 2.10 at 0.05 level of significance

2.88 at 0.01 level of significance
SECTION - B
5. Discuss the characteristics and application of 3+3
Normal Curve.
6. Describe various scales of measurement. 6
7. Calculate Mean, Median and Mode for the

following set of scores :
34, 43, 45, 54, 45, 43, 45, 23, 43, 45, 45, 56, 76, 78,
76, 56, 56, 54, 56, 55
8. Compute standard deviation for the following

data : 3+3
(a) 57, 70, 62, 68, 65, 56, 52, 50
(b) 35, 34, 38, 44, 46, 42, 39, 35, 36, 31
9. Discuss the properties of Chi-square. Describe 3+3

Chi-square as a test of goodness of fit.
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SECTION - C
10. Level of significance. 3
11. Non linear relationship.
12. Types of Probability. 3
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C
Note : 1. Answer any five questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks.
3. Answer the theoritical questions in around
500 words.
4. Use of simple calculator may be permitted.
1. Discuss graphical presentation as statistical 10

technique for organising data.
2. Explain various steps involved in hypothesis 10

testing with suitable examples.
3. Tabulate the following scores in to a frequency 10

distribution using class interval of 4.
69, 79, 72, 81, 77, 62, 61, 34, 70, 78, 49, 57, 70, 39,
55, 42, 65, 71, 46, 59, 69, 43, 52, 74, 59.
4. Describe the meaning of measures of central

tendency and discuss its functions. 2+8=10
5. Compute mean and median from the marks 10

obtained by 25 students as given below :
64, 68, 67, 61, 72, 72, 62, 71, 83, 70, 69, 76, 76, 82,
67, 83, 86, 65, 78, 81, 72, 67, 77, 75, 72.
BPC-004 1 P.T.O.
6. Define correlation and put forth the range of
correlation. Explain the term strength of
correlation with suitable example. 2+8=10
7. Find correlation coefficient using product moment 10

method.
Subjects : a b c d e f g h
Test x : 21 16 20 19 17 22 18 15
Test y : 41 41 46 43 45 50 42 40
8. Explain Chi-square test of goodness of fit with 10

suitable example.
9. Elucidate standard error degrees of freedom.

How will you set the level of significance ? 5+5=10
10. Discuss the concept of normal distribution and

describe the different deviations from
normality. 2+8=10
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co December, 2014

Note : (i) Answer any five questions.

(ii) All questions carry equal marks.
(iii) Answer the questions in around 500 words.
1. What do you understand by the term "frequency

distribution" ? Using 10 as class interval, arrange
the following data into a frequency distribution.
12, 50, 13, 64, 70, 25, 26, 35, 40, 45, 62, 65, 75, 80,
85, 82, 83, 73, 72, 60, 63, 55, 51, 10, 11, 19, 93, 96,
98, 100. 3+7=10
2. Define and elucidate the concept of Dispersion 10

with suitable examples.
3. What are the different measures of Variability ? 10

Explain each with suitable example.
4. Describe linear and non-linear relationship in 10

correlation.
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5. Calculate Pearson 'r' for the following data. The 10
performance scores on 2 Trial tests for a group
was as given below. Find the "r" value.
X Trial Y Trial
5 10
15 20
20 35
30 45
50 40
6. What are the various issues involved in the 10

interpretation of correlations ? Also discuss
briefly various methods of interpreting the
correlation.
7. Describe in detail the various components of 10
Parameter Estimation.
8. Differentiate between Parametric and 10
Non-parametric Statistics.
9. State the use of Chi-square test. Calculate the
Chi-square value for the following data : 2+8=10
Gender Attitude Scores Toward Teaching
Male 120 240 360
Female 200 160 360
320 400 720
10. Write short notes on any two of the following : 10
(a) Characteristics of good measures of central
tendency
(b) Hypothesis Testing
(c) Rank Order Data
(d) Method of Equivalent Groups
(e) Skewness
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Note : All sections are compulsory. Use of simple

calculator is permitted.
SECTION A

1. Define descriptive statistics. Discuss the

methods of organising the data. 3+7
2. Discuss the concept of dispersion. Elucidate the

different types of measures of dispersion. 3+7
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3. Define coefficient of correlation. Calculate
Pearson's product moment coefficient of
correlation for the following data : 3+7
Sr. no.
35 20 25 15 30
Y 30 40 70 60 50
4. Find out the t-value for the following data : 10
X 5 6 12 11 8 8 7 6 8 7
Y 4 6 5 6 8 7 7 8 9 10
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SECTION B
5. Explain the processes involved in hypotheses

testing. 6
6. Compute mean, median and mode for the

following data : 2 +2 +2
64, 68, 67, 61, 72, 72, 62, 71, 83, 72, 75, 77, 67,
72, 81, 78, 65, 86, 67, 82, 76, 76, 69, 70.
7. What is a scatter diagram ? Discuss the steps

involved in making a scatter diagram. 2+4
8. Tabulate the following scores into a frequency

distribution using class interval of 10 :
59, 46, 71, 65, 69, 43, 52, 73, 56, 44, 63, 59, 66, 42,
70, 86, 32, 78, 27, 65, 86, 83, 63, 52, 70, 78, 49, 57,
70, 39, 55, 42, 77, 81, 72, 79, 69, 34, 61, 62.
9. Differentiate between parametric and

non-parametric statistics. 6
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SECTION C
Write short notes on any two of the following in about

10. Graphical Presentation of Data 3
11. Variance 3
12. Skewness 3
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a Term-End Examination
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C December, 2016

Note : (i) All sections are compulsory.
(ii) Use of Simple Calculator be permitted.
SECTION - A
1. Explain measures of central tendency with a focus 6+4

on its functions. Elucidate the characteristics of
a good measures of central tendency.
2. Elucidate the fundamental concepts in 10

determining the significance of the difference
between means.
3. Compute Spearman's rank order coefficient of 10

correlation for the following data :
A BCDEF G
Data 1 20 25 22 21 29 28 34
Data 2 45 40 39 37 30 32 34
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4. With the help of 't' test find if significant difference 10
exists in early and late adolescents with regard to
emotional intelligence.
Emotional Intelligence Scores
Early adolescents 10 5 16 14 5 10
Late adolescents 9 1 8 7 10 1
Critical value :
For 0.01 level of significance = 3.17
For 0.05 level of significance = 2.23
SECTION - B
5. Describe the concept of inferential statistics. 3+3
Elucidate the general procedure for testing a
hypothesis.
6. Tabulate cumulative frequency distribution for the 6
following data with class interval of 5 :
10, 12, 13, 15, 10, 9, 8, 7, 3, 2, 4, 1, 8, 7, 3, 2, 4, 1,
8, 7, 7, 6, 5, 4, 7, 8, 10, 9, 8, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15.
7. Compute mean for the following grouped data : 6
Class interval Frequency
45 - 49 7
'40 - 44 10
35 - 39 7
30 - 34 8
25 - 29 8
20 - 24 9
15 - 19
10 -14 3
5 -9 2
1 -4 5
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8. Explain average deviation. Compute standard 3+3
deviation for the following data :
25, 15, 10, 20, 10, 25, 12, 13, 11, 9.
9. Define Probability. Discuss application of the 2+4
normal curve.
SECTION - C
10. Pie diagram 3
11. Linear relationship 3
12. Parametric statistics 3
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BACHELOR OF ARTS (PSYCHOLOGY)

1. Explain the different types of Psychological tests

2. What is the role of review of literature in a research

3. Explain the different types of experimental and 10

4. What do you understand by the term 'interview'.

6. What are the basic guidelines used for writing a 10

7. Explain the process, relevance and implication of 10

8. How do you frame 'title' in a research report ?

9. Write short notes on the following : 5+5=10

10. Write short notes on the following : 5+5=10

BACHELOR OF ARTS (PSYCHOLOGY)

BPC-003 : RESEARCH METHODS IN

Time : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 50

Note : Attempt any five questions.. Each question is to be

1. Define hypothesis and explain its functions in

2. Define variable. Discuss different types of

3. Discuss meaning and purpose of research design.

4. Present a comprehensive appraisal of interview 10

5. Describe factorial design in detail. 10

7. Write short notes on any two of the following :

8. Define observation method. Discuss various

9. Define methodology. Discuss various aspects

10. Write short notes on any two of the following :

BACHELOR OF ARTS (PSYCHOLOGY)

BPC-003 : RESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY

Time : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 50

Note : Answer any five questions. All questions carry

1. Define variable. Discuss various types of

2. Explain the different methods of

3. Write short notes on the following in about 250

4. What is an 'abstract' of a research report ? What

5. Explain the different components of the

7. Discuss in detail the various steps involved in

8. Define Psychological test. Describe the different

9. Discuss the steps involved in designing a

10. What are the different stages and procedures that

BPC-003 : RESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY

Time : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 50

Note : Answer any two of the following questions in

1. Define "variable". Elucidate the different types

2. Define research design and discuss the purposes

3. Describe the steps in designing and structuring

4. Write a note on major sections of a report. 10

Note : Answer any four of the following questions in

5. Define experiment and explain how

6. Define "observation" in research. Discuss the

7. Elucidate the three major categories of measures

8. Explain the steps followed in writing the review

9. Explain statistical power and statistical

Note : Write short notes on any two of the following

10. Characteristics of a good test 3

11. Content Analysis

12. Advantages and disadvantages of e-mail surveys 3

Time : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 50

1. Explain the concept, types and characteristics of 10

2. What is a research design ? Discuss the criteria

3. Briefly discuss the different types of experimental 10

4. Define observation and discuss the different

5. Discuss the different stages of the interview 6

6. Outline the procedure for a questionnaire survey. 6