ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD

(Department of Distance, Non-Formal & Continuing Education)

Faculty of Education
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Course: Educational Research (837) Semester: Autumn, 2021

Level: MA/M.Ed

Pleaseread thefollowing instructionsforwriting yourassignments. (AD, BS, BEd,

MAMSc, MEd, MPhil and PhD)
1. All questions are compulsory and carry equal marks but within a question, the
marks are distributed according to its requirements.
2. Read the question carefully and then answer it according to the requirements
of the question.
3. Hand written scanned assignments are not acceptable.
4. Upload your typed (in Word or PDF format) assignments on or before the due
date.
5. Late assignments can t be uploaded at LMS.
6. Your own analysis and synthesis will be appreciated.
7. Avoid irrelevant discussioninformation and reproducing from books, study
guide or allied material.

Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 40

ASSIGNMENT No. 1
(Units: 1-4)
Q.1 Define sense perception, tradition and authority as sources of knowledge. (20)

       -1

Q.2 Deinfe research. Explain the concept of research in education. (20)

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Q.3 How does research contribute to national development? Support your answer by

giving arguments. (20)

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Q.4 Explain the nature and concept of basic research. (20)

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Q.5 Explain in our own words the key characteristics of experimental research. (20)

       -5

Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 40

ASSIGNMENT No. 2
(Units: 5-9)
Q.1 Define hypothesis. Discuss the importance of stating hypothesis. (20)

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Q.2 Critical examine the usefulnessof reveiw of literature in research. (20)

      -2

Q.3 Differentiate between primary sources of data and secondary sources of data by

giving examples. (20)

           -3

Q.4 Describe in detail the points one should keep in mind, while developing and

administering a questionnaire. (20)

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  
   -4
Q.5 What general rules should we keep in mind, while typing the research report?(20)

    -5

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