Tribhuvan University
Bachelor of Social Work
Year 4 · TU Board 2081
Course Title: Research Methods And Academic Writing
Full Marks: 70Time: 3 Hrs
Group A
Long Answer Question (Attempt any TWO questions from Group A)(2 × 15 = 30)
- 1.15
If you have to select only one method of data collection for your research, which would you select? Why?
- 2.15
Discuss the characteristics and steps of psychological research with suitable example.
- 3.15
Describe and evaluate Bern's (1974) study of masculinity and femininity. How can you utilize the knowledge from this case in your future research?
Group B
Short Answer Question (Attempt any FOUR questions from Group B)(4 × 10 = 40)
- 4.10
Describe the format of the research proposal with an example.
- 5.10
Describe the steps and importance of the literature review. With suitable examples, write how you would write the in-text citation and references for the materials from the book, edited book, and journal article.
- 6.10
Illustrate various biases occurring during experimental research. Highlight the importance of various research ethics.
- 7.10
Describe when to use t-tests, chi-square tests, correlations, and regression to analyze quantitative data.
- 8.10
Highlight the importance of philosophical stance in carrying out research.
- 9.10
Describe the utility of random sampling in psychological research.
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