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Master of Business Administration- MBA Semester 3
MB0050Research Methodology
(Book ID: B1700)
Assignment (60 Marks)
Note: Answer all questions must be written within 300 to 400 words each.
Each Question carries 10 marks 6 X 10=60
Q1. Distinguish between descriptive and causal research studies?
Answer. Descriptive studies are designed primarily to describe what is going on or
what exists. Causal studies, which are also known as experimental studies, are
designed to determine whether one or more variables cause or affect the value of
other variables.
As the name implies, a descriptive research is descriptive in nature and gathers
statistics, which is later carefully studied to arrive at conclusions. In fact, descriptive
research often leads to formulation of
Q2. Briefly explain the concepts of reliability, validity and sensitivity.
Answer. The concepts of reliability, validity and sensitivity
There are three criteria for evaluating measurements: reliability, validity and
sensitivity. It may be noted that there is a relationship between reliability and
sensitivity. If we want to make an item more sensitive, it may be achieved at the cost
of reliability. This means to get more sensitivity, the researcher might have to
compromise with reliability.

Q3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of the questionnaire

method? Illustrate with suitable examples.
Answer. The advantages of questionnaires:1. Practical
2. Large amounts of information can be collected from a large number of people in a
short period of time and in a relatively cost effective way
3. Can be carried out by the researcher or by any number of people with limited affect
to its validity and
Q4. What is data editing? Mention its significance.
Answer. When the researcher collects the data it is in raw form and it needs to be
edited, organized and analyzed. The raw data needs to be transformed into a
comprehensible form of data. The first steps in this process are to edit the data. The
edited data is then coded and inferences are drawn. The editing of the data is not a
complex task but it requires an experienced, talented and knowledgeable person to
do so.
Q5. Differentiate between descriptive and inferential analysis of data.
Answer. Descriptive Statistics
Descriptive statistics is the term given to the analysis of data that helps describe,
show or summarize data in a meaningful way such that, for example, patterns might
emerge from the data. Descriptive statistics do not, however, allow us to make
conclusions beyond the data we have analyzed or reach conclusions regarding any
hypotheses we might have made. They are simply a way to describe our data.
Q6. Explain the Structure of the Research Report. What are the guidelines
for effective report writing?
Answer. Structure of the Research Report
The reporting requires a structured format and by and large, the process is
standardized. As stated above, the major difference amongst the types of reports is
that all the elements that make a research report would be present only in a detailed
technical report. Usage of theoretical and technical jargon would be higher in the

technical report and visual presentation of data would be higher in the management
report.

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