Download JNTUA MBA 2nd Sem Supple 2015 Dec 14E00203 Business Research Methods Question Paper

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Code: 14E00203

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MBA II Semester Supplementary Examinations December/January 2015/2016

Time: 3 hours

BUSINESS RESEARCH METHODS

(For students admitted in 2014 only)

All questions carry equal marks

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SECTION -A

Answer the following: (05 X 10 = 50 Marks)

Max. Marks: 60

1. What do you understand by ethics? Elaborate the ethics in business research.

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2. Write short notes on: (a) Theory and models. (b) Propositions and hypotheses.
3. Write short notes on: (a) Measurement of variables. (b) Likert scale.

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4. What is research design? Describe the various types of research designs.

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5. Write a note on: (a) Questionnaire versus schedule. (b) Types of questions.

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6. What are the sources of data? Enumerate the different methods of collecting data.
7. Write brief notes on: (a) Inferential analysis. (b) Factor analysis.
8. Briefly explain the following: (a) Chi-square test. (b) Standard deviation and co-efficient of variation.

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9. What are the components in preliminary pages of a research report? Explain.
10. Write short note on: (a) Footnotes and bibliography. (b) Guidelines for preparing a good research report.
11. Case study:

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SECTION -B

(Compulsory Question)

01 X 10 = 10 Marks

School of management uses the scheme of weights which is shown below for evaluating the assignments given to students.

Question number

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Each assignment will have five questions. Each question is evaluated in terms of grade A or B or C or D or E depending on the depth of discussion and correctness of its answer. The numerical equivalents of these grades are 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1 respectively. The minimum grade given to any of the questions is E. For a given student, in a given subject, if the grades given to the answers of the questions 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 are A, C, D, E and A, respectively.

Find the weighted score and weighted grade of the given subject of that student using the grading scheme shown below:

Weighted score: <1.5 1.5-2.4 2.5-3.4 3.5-4.4 4.5-50

Grade: E D C B A

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