DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.A. (Education) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2016.
METHODS OF EDUCATIONAL INQUIRY
(2009 onwards)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions in about 150 words each.
1. Explain the scientific basis of research.
2. Give an account on content analysis techniques.
3. Explain the importance of review of related literature.
4. Enumerate the sources of the research problem.
5. Write a short note on SPSS Package.
6. Distinguish between Bibliography and Reference.
7. How will you formulate hypothesis?
8. Discuss the features of path analysis.
SECTION B — 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions in about 700 words each.
9. Define Educational Research. Explain the role of funding
agencies to enhance the educational researches.
10. What do you meant by Tools? How will you construct and
standardise your research tools?
Sub. Code
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DE-3825
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11. Explain the different types of sampling techniques with
examples.
12. Enumerate the role of computer in Educational research.
13. Compute F-value
Group I 15 5 8 7 9
Group II 3 9 12 8 7
Group III 7 11 8 9 6
14. When will you opt for Mann Whitney U test? What are
the three types of it? Describe the various steps involved
in them.
15. Explain the steps involved in writing the research report.