IGNOU MMPC-15 - Research Methodology for Management Decisions

1. “Knowing what data are available often serves to narrow down the problem itself as well as the technique that might be used.” Explain the underlying idea in this statement in the context of defining a research problem. 2. What do you mean by ‘Sample Design’? What points should be taken into consideration by a researcher in developing a sample design for this research project. 3. Write a short note on the following: a. Experience Survey b. Pilot Survey c. Components of a research problem d. Steps in the research process 4. What do you mean by multivariate techniques? Name the important multivariate techniques and explain the important characteristic of each one of such techniques. 5. How will you differentiate between descriptive statistics and inferential statistics? Describe the important statistical measures often used to summarise the survey/research data.

1. What do you understand by the term “Secondary Sources of Information? Explain various sources of secondary information. 2. What is a questionnaire? Can it be used in all situations? Why/why not? Discuss with suitable examples. 3. Write a short note on the following: a. Analysis of covariance b. Normal equations in regression analysis c. Discriminant Analysis d. Ethical issues in research 4. “Several types of graphs or charts are used to present statistical data”. In light of this statement, explain the graphical representation of data. 5. Distinguish between parametric and non-parametric tests. What is the importance of nonparametric tests? Explain.