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MASTER OF ARTS (RURAL DEVELOPMENT) Term-End Examination June, 2010

MRD-004

MRD-004 : RESEARCH METHODS IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100 Attempt all the five questions. All questions carry equal marks. Answers to questions nos. 1 and 2 should not exceed 800 words each.

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What do you understand by scientific approach ? 20 To what extent is it possible to use scientific method in social sciences ?
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Why do we need evaluation research ? 20 Differentiate between evaluation research and basic research. How would you prepare and conduct interview ? 20 Mention some uses of interview.
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Answer any two of the following questions in about 400 words each : Discuss various forms of hypothesis. What are the main features of empirical scientific research ? Highlight the types of observation and the process of observation. How is computer helpful for research ?
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Answer any four of the following questions in about 200 words each : What is the scope of research in Rural Development ? 5

Why is analysis of documents important in descriptive research ? What do you understand by a paradigm ? What are the characteristics of experimental research ? List the uses of a questionnaire. Explain coding of data.
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Write short notes on any five of the following in about 100 words each : Applied Research Importance of Hypothesis Collection of Data Multi-Variate Analysis Action Research Purposes of case studies Probability Sampling Bibliography and References.
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