BSW 4th Year

Research Methods And Academic Writing Board Question Paper 2081

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TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSITY
2081
Bachelor Level 4 Yrs. Prog /Humanities /IV Year
Research Methods And Academic Writing
(Psychology (Psy. 427):)
Full Marks:70 Time: 3 Hrs.

Candidates are required to give their answer in their own words as far as practicable.
The figures in the margine indicate full marks.

Group "A"

Long Answer Question (Attempt any TWO questions from Group A)

[2×15=30]
1.

If you have to select only one method of data collection for your research, which would you select? Why?

2.

Discuss the characteristics and steps of psychological research with suitable example.

3.

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.

Describe the format of the research proposal with an example.

5.

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.

Illustrate various biases occurring during experimental research. Highlight the importance of various research ethics.

7.

Describe when to use t-tests, chi-square tests, correlations, and regression to analyze quantitative data.

8.

Highlight the importance of philosophical stance in carrying out research.

9.

Describe the utility of random sampling in psychological research.