M.E.C-109
RESEARCH METHODS IN ECONOMICS
Note: Answer all the questions. While questions in Section A carry 20 marks each (to be answered in about 700 words each) those in Section B carry 12 marks each (to be answered in about 500 words each). In case of numerical questions, word limit does not apply.
Section-A
1. Distinguish between realism and construction. Explain the various approaches that are resorted to conduct research in social sciences under constructivism.
2. Identify the various approaches followed by Indian Statistical system in generating data on various economic and social phenomenons which precautions should be taken care of in using data collected from various sources.
SECTION B
3. What do you mean research design? State its various constituents. What type of research design do you suggest for descriptive research?
4. Distinguish between statistical hypothesis and Research hypothesis. State whether the term ‘hypothesis’ used in testing the unknown population regression parameters is statistical or Research hypothesis. Give reasons.
5. What is factor analysis? State with illustration the various uses of factor analysis.
6. What is the difference between data collection and data generation? State the various steps involved in analysis of qualitative data.
7. Distinguish between any three of the followings:
i. Snowball sampling and stratified sampling
ii. Parameter and statistic iii. Interval scale and Ration Scale of measurement
iv. Ontology and Epistemology
v. Verification and corroboration
Submission
For July 2021 session, you need to submit the assignments by March 31, 2022, and for January 2022 session by September 30, 2022 for being eligible to appear in the term- end examination. Assignments should be submitted to the Coordinator of your Study Centre. Obtain a receipt from the Study Centre towards submission.
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