MCO-03: Research Methodology and Statistical Analysis – 2021-22 (M.Com)

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TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Course Code : MCO – 03
Course Title : Research Methodology and Statistical Analysis
Assignment Code : MCO – 03/TMA/2021-22
Coverage : All Blocks
Maximum Marks: 100

Attempt all the questions.

Question 1. What is meant by business research process? What are the various stages / aspects involved in the research process? (20)

Question 2. (a) What do you understand by the term Correlation? Distinguish between different kinds of correlation with the help of scatter diagrams.
(b) What do you understand by interpretation of data? Illustrate the types of mistakes which frequently occur in interpretation. (10+10)

Question 3. Briefly comment on the following:
(a) The recognition or existence of a problem motivates research.
(b) Quantitative data has to be condensed in a meaningful manner, so that it can be easily understood and interpreted.
(c) Decomposition and analysis of a time series is one and the same thing
(d) Research reports are the product of slow, painstaking and accurate work. (4X5)

Question 4. Write short notes on the following:
(a) Comparative Scales
(b) Purpose of a Report
(c) Binomial Distribution
(d) Skewness (4X5)

Question 5. Distinguish between the following:
(a) Primary and Secondary Data
(b) Estimation and testing of hypothesis
(c) Sampling and Non-Sampling Errors
(d) Bibliography and footnote (4X5)

Validity:

These assignments are valid for two admission cycles (July 2021 and January 2022). Validity is given below:

1. Those who are enrolled in July 2021, it is valid upto June 2022 Term End Examination and you must submit assignment to the Coordinator of your study centre latest by 15th March 2022

2. Those who are enrolled in January 2022, it is valid upto December 2022 Term End Examination and you must submit assignment to the Coordinator of your study centre latest by 15th September 2022

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