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Course: Research Methods (2504) Semester: Autumn, 2011
Level: M.Sc. Forestry Extension Total Marks: 100
Pass Marks: 40
ASSIGNMENT No. 1
(Units 1– 5)
Note: All questions are compulsory and carry equal marks.
Q. 1 What do you know about knowledge, science and research? Explain various limitations of scientific observation in search of knowledge. (20)
Q. 2 Explain the basic principles applied to improve the research design. (20)
Q. 3 How could you analyze the problems associated with observational data? Also discuss the merits and demerits of scientific observational methods. (20)
Q. 4 What are the basic guidelines need to be followed in creating an effective interview schedule for the respondents? (20)
Q. 5 How would you differentiate between experimental and qualitative research? Briefly discuss the steps involved in the developing experimental research. (20)
ASSIGNMENT No. 2
(Units 6–9)
Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 40
Note: All questions are compulsory and carry equal marks.
Q. 1 Discuss in detail the strengths and weaknesses of content analysis and secondary analysis. (20)
Q. 2 Explain three basic methods for program monitoring. Briefly discuss the design to evaluate the program monitoring and program evaluation. (20)
Q. 3 What are the main factors affecting the nature and magnitude of social impacts? Also discuss the main types of impacts and steps involved in the impact assessment process. (20)
Q. 4 Discuss the following:
i) Levels of measurement in descriptive analysis (10)
ii) Multiple correlation and regression analysis (10)
Q. 5 What are those barriers that inhibit the use of social research findings? Explain in detail. (20)