MSW-006 IGNOU IMPORTANT QUESTION AND SELECTED QUESTIONS 2017 [ SOCIAL WORK RESEARCH ]

Term-End Examination

Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100

Note : (i) Attempt all the five questions.

(ii) All questions carry equal marks.

(iii) Answer to questions 1 and 2 should not exceed 600 words each.

1. Discuss in detail the tools of data collection. 20

OR

Define Action Research and its relevance in social work. 20

2. Describe Research Design. Elaborate the different stages of the Research Process. 20

OR

Calculate the standard deviation for the following data : 20

S.No. Monthly Expenditure(In Rs.) Number of Families F

1 100 – 200 5

2 200 – 300 6

3 300 – 400 15

4 400 – 500 10

5 500 – 600 5

6 600 – 700 4

7 700 – 800 3

8 800 – 900 2

N = 50

3. Answer any two of the following questions in about 300 words each :

(a) Enlist the features of Qualitative Research. 10

(b) Discuss Exploratory Research Design. 10

(c) Describe Rating Scales. 10

(d) Explain the structure of Research Report. 10

4. Answer any four of the following questions in about 150 words each.

(a) Elaborate on snowball sampling technique. 5

(b) Discuss Observation. 5

(c) Describe the nature of social work research. 5

(d) Enlist the Importance of Primary Data. 5

(e) Explain PRA. 5

(f) Elucidate on correlational studies. 5

5. Write short notes on any five of the following in about 100 words each :

(a) Questionnaire 4

(b) Key Informants 4

(c) Descriptive Design 4

(d) Systematic Sampling 4

(e) Census Data 4

(f) Interview Guide 4

(g) FGDs (Focus Group Discussions) 4

(h) Social Research. 4