MPC-005 Assignment Answer Index (2024-25)

IGNOU MPC-005: Research Methods
Tutor Marked Assignment (TMA) 2024–25

Course Code: MPC-005
Assignment Code: MPC-005/ASST/TMA/2024-25
Total Marks: 100
Note: All questions are compulsory.

SECTION – A
Answer the following questions in 1000 words each. (3 x 15 = 45 marks)

1. Define sampling. Discuss the different methods of sampling – Read Answer
2. Discuss the types, advantages, limitations and implications of Factorial research design – Read Answer
3. Discuss the steps involved in research process – Read Answer

SECTION – B
Answer the following questions in 400 words each. (5 x 5 = 25 marks)

4. Describe the criteria and misconceptions of case studies – Read Answer
5. Discuss the different types of Quasi experimental research design – Read Answer
6. Discuss the various threats to internal and external validity – Read Answer
7. Describe the various instruments used in collecting data through Survey research – Read Answer
8. Explain the different types of variables – Read Answer

SECTION – C
Answer the following in about 50 words each. (10 x 3 = 30 marks)

9. Ex Post Facto research – Read Answer
10. Steps of evaluating data in qualitative research – Read Answer
11. Discourse analysis – Read Answer
12. Strengths and weaknesses of Field experiment – Read Answer
13. Types of constructs – Read Answer
14. Causal Comparative research design – Read Answer
15. Objectivity Safeguards – Read Answer
16. Research biases – Read Answer
17. Memory effect – Read Answer
18. Content analysis – Read Answer

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