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BACHELOR OF ARTS (PSYCHOLOGY)
Term-End Examination
December, 2013
BPC-003 : RESEARCH METHODS IN
PSYCHOLOGY
Time : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 50
Note : Attempt any five questions.. Each question is to be
answered in about 500 words each. All questions carry
equal marks.
1. Discuss the nature and characteristics of
psychological research. What are the contexts of
discovery and justification of research? 5+5=
2. Define problems and explain the characteristics
of a good research problem. How is a problem
identified and selected? 6+4=
3. Explain meaning and uses of psychological tests.
Describe various types of tests. 5+5=
4. Discuss various non-experimental methods of^^10
research in psychology.
5. Define single subject design. Discuss its^^10
charateristics and types.
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- Describe different types of questionnaires. Discuss the steps followed in questionnaire construction. 5+5=
- Write short notes on any two of the following : (a) Main and interaction effect 5+5= (b) Abstract writing (c) Field experiments.
- Discuss purpose and sources of review of literature. What is the process of writing review of literature? (^) 6+4=
- Define results. How do you use statistics in a research report? 3+7=
- Write short notes on any two of the following : (a) Control group design (b) Steps of case study (c) Qualitative research
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- What are the different components that a (^) 10 researcher should take care while statistically analyzing and presenting a 'data'?
- Write short notes on (^) any two of the following in 5+ about 250 words each : (a) Table checklist (b) Report writing in research (c) Types of variables
- (^) Discuss in detail the various steps involved in 10 research method.
- What do you understand by 'review of 3+ literature'? Describe the different types of literature?
- (^) Explain the different types and characteristics of (^) 10 a 'single subject design'?
- What are the different types of observation which 10 can be used for collecting data in a research?
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BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAMME (BDP) (BA. PSYCHOLOGY) Term-End Examination December, 2015
BPC - 003 : RESEARCH METHODS^ IN^ PSYCHOLOGY
Time : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 50
Note : All sections are compulsory.
SECTION A
Answer any two^ of the following questions in about 500 words each : 2x10=
- Discuss the different types of research and highlight the qualities of non-experimental research. 4+
- Describe the Solomon four-group factorial design and the two-factor design with examples. 5+
- Explain briefly the types of observation methods with special focus on participant observation. 6+
- Discuss the processes in designing a case study.^^10
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SECTION C
Write short notes on any two of the following in about
100 words each : 2x3=
10. Extraneous Variables 3 **11. Table Check-list 3
- Procedure for a Questionnaire Survey 3**
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BACHELOR OF ARTS (PSYCHOLOGY) cV Term-End Examination C\i June, 2012 O BPC-003 : RESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY Time : 2 hours (^) Maximum Marks : 50 Note : Attempt any five questions.. Each question is to be answered in about 500 words. All questions carry equal marks.
- Explain the different types of Psychological tests and their uses. 6+4=
- What is the role of review of literature in a research report? How do you think that the steps of research process can provide scope for further research? 7+3=
- Explain the different types of experimental and 10 non experimental research.
- What do you understand by the term 'interview'. Point out the different techniques or methods of interview. 2+8=
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BPC-003 : RESEARCH METHODS IN
PSYCHOLOGY
Time : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 50 Note : Attempt any five questions.. Each question is to be answered in about 500 words. All questions carry equal marks.
- Define hypothesis and explain its functions in research. What are the characteristics of a good hypothesis? 6+4=
- Define variable. Discuss different types of variables. (^) 3+7=
- Discuss meaning and purpose of research design. Explain the criteria of a good research design. 5+5=
- Present a comprehensive appraisal of interview 10 as a research tool.
- Describe factorial design in detail. (^10)
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- Discuss major sections of a research report.^10
- Write short notes on any two^ of the following : (a) Content analysis 5+5= (b) Goals and objectives of psychological research. (c) Discussion of result.
- Define observation method. Discuss various types of observation method in research. 3+7=
- Define methodology. Discuss various aspects presented in a research report. 3+7=
- Write short notes on any two of the following :
(a) Ex-post facto research (b) Reliability and validity (c) (^) Correlational research.
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6. Write short notes on any (^) two (^) of the following in about 250 words each : (^) 5+ (a) (^) Writing process of the review of literature (b) Figure check-list (c) (^) Guidelines for writing a summary 7. (^) Discuss in detail the various steps involved in conducting a research. (^) 10 8. (^) Define Psychological test. Describe the different types of Psychological tests. (^) 3+ 9. (^) Discuss the steps involved in designing a questionnaire in a survey research. (^) 10
- What are the different stages and procedures that are to be followed while conducting an interview? (^) 10
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BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAMME (BDP) (BA. PSYCHOLOGY) Term-End Examination
0 t 6.3,13 June, 2015
BPC-003 : (^) RESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY
Time : 2 hours (^) Maximum Marks : 50 Note : All sections are compulsory.
SECTION A
Note : Answer any two (^) of the following questions in about 500 words each : (^) 2x10=
1. Define "variable". Elucidate the different types of variables, with suitable examples. (^) 3+7= 2. Define research design and discuss the purposes of research design. (^) 3+7= 3. Describe the steps in designing and structuring a questionnaire. (^) 10 4. (^) Write a note on major sections of a report. (^) 10
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SECTION C
Note : Write short notes on any two of the following in about 100 words each : 2x3=
10. Characteristics of a good test^^3 **11. Content Analysis
- Advantages and disadvantages of e-mail surveys**^3
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BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAMME (BDP) cV (B.A. PSYCHOLOGY) cV (^) Term-End Examination
December, 2018 BPC-003 : RESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY
Time : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 50
Note : All sections are compulsory.
SECTION - A
Note : Answer any two of the following questions in about 450 words each : 2x10=
- What is the meaning of a variable? Discuss the 3+ main types of variables with relevant examples.
- (^) What is a research design? Explain the purpose 3+ of research design.
- Explain the various considerations in structuring 10 and designing a questionnaire.
- Describe the 'Discussion component in Research 10 Report as per APA guidelines.
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BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAMME (BDP) '14 (BA. PSYCHOLOGY)
0 Term-End Examination June, 2018 BPC-003 : RESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY
Time : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 50
Note : (i) All sections are compulsory.
(ii) Marks are shown against each question.
SECTION - A
Answer any two of the following questions in
about 450 words each : 2x10=
1. Discuss in detail the different types of 10
interviewing methodology in data collection.
- (^) What are the various types of questionnaires? Discuss the Do's and Dont's in designing
questionnaires. 4+6=
- (^) Discuss the significance of writing conclusions. Describe the strategies for writing an effective
conclusion. 4+6=
4. Elaborate the process of writing a literature 10
review.
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SECTION - B
Answer any four of the following questions in
about^250 words each :^ 4x6=
- Discuss the nature, characteristics and^6 importance of a scientific research problem.
6. What are the different types of Psychological^ 6
tests?
- Explain the different types of rating scales.
Describe the short comings of rating scales. 3+3=
8. Citing suitable example, discuss the process of 6
writing references in a research report.
9. Describe the various characteristics of observation. 6
SECTION - C
Write short notes on any two of the following in
about 100 words each : 2x3=
- Advantages and Disadvantages of experiment 3
11. Criteria of research design 3
- Hypothesis 3
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