MCO-03 : Research Methodology and Statistical Analysis – 2023 (M.Com Third Semester)

Description

TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Course Code : MCO-03
Course Title : Research Methodology and Statistical Analysis
Assignment Code : MCO-03/TMA/2023
Coverage : All Blocks
Maximum Marks : 100

Attempt all the questions.

Question 1 What is Research Design? List the various components of a research design?

Question 2 a) Explain the concept of skewness. How does it help in analyzing the data?

Question 2 b) What is reporting? What are the different stages in the preparation of a report?

Question 3 Briefly comment on the following: (4^X5)

a) “The research has to provide answers to the research questions raised.”

b) “Visual presentation of data makes comparison easy.”

c) “The analysis of time series is of great utility not only to research workers but also to economists, businessmen and scientists, etc.”

d) “The interpretation of data is a very difficult task and requires a high degree of skill, care, judgment, and objectivity.”

Question 4 Write short notes on the following: (4X5)

a) Essentials of a good sample

b) Coding of data

c) Normal Distribution

d) Characteristics of a good report

Question 5 Distinguish between the following: (4X5)

a) Pilot testing and Pre-testing of the Questionnaire

b) Price Indices and Value Indices

c) Frequency distribution and Probability distribution

d) Large samples and Small samples

 

Validity:

These assignments are valid for two admission cycles (July 2023 and January 2023). Validity is given below:

1. Those who are enrolled in January 2023, it is valid upto June 2023 Term End Examination and you must submit assignment to the Coordinator of your study centre latest by 15th March 2023

2. Those who are enrolled in July 2023, it is valid upto December 2023 Term End Examination and you must submit assignment to the Coordinator of your study centre latest by 15th September 2023

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