DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.A. (Education) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2017.
METHODS OF EDUCATIONAL INQUIRY
(2009 onwards)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions in about 300 words each.
1. What are the various problems faced in research?
2. Differentiate observation and interview as a tool of
research.
3. How will you establish a research problem?
4. Bring out the role of Internet in educational research.
5. Identify the characteristics of a good quality
questionnaire.
6. Enumerate the types of hypothesis.
7. Explain type I and type II errors.
8. What is multiple regression? Explain
SECTION B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions in about 700 words each.
9. What are the functions of agencies of research?
10. Enumerate the need for non parametric techniques.
Sub. Code
14
DE-638
2
wk11
11. Discuss the uses of computer in different stages of
research.
12. Explain the different types of sampling techniques.
13. Emphasize the need for integrated methodological
approach in the field of education.
14. Explain the steps involved in writing the research report.
15. Define variable. Describe the different types of variables
with examples.