MCO-03 Solved Assignment 2020-21 | Research Methodology and Statistical Analysis

Description

University :	IGNOU
Program :	MCOM (2nd Year)
Course Code :	MCO-3
Course Title :	Research Methodology and Statistical Analysis
Medium :	English
Max Marks :	100
Weightage :	30%
Session :	July 2020 and January 2021 (2020-21)
Last Date of Submission :	15th March, 2021 (for July 2020 session) 15th September, 2021 (for January 2021 session)
Solution Type :	Softcopy (PDF File)

TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT

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Course Code	: MCO-03
Course Title	: Research Methodology and Statistical Analysis
Assignment Code	: MCO-03/TMA/2020-21
Coverage	: All Blocks

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Maximum marks: 100

Attempt all the questions.

1.  Explain the various methods of collecting primary data pointing out their merits and demerits.
2.  (a) Explain the concept of skewness. How does it help in analysing the data?
   (b) What is reporting? What are the different stages in the preparation of a report?
3. Briefly comment on the following :
   (a) Classification of data provides a basis for tabulation of data
   (b) Research problem would be both abstract and of applied interest.
   (c) Decision makers use index numbers as part of intermediate computations.
   (d) Comparison between two things cannot be made unless they are really alike.
4. Write short notes on the following :
   (a) Research Design
   (b) Statistical Derivatives
   (c) Normal Distribution
   (d) Deflating of Indices
5. Distinguish between the following :
   (a) Cluster Sampling and Stratified Random Sampling
   (b) Simple Bar diagram and Multiple Bar Diagram
   (c) Correlation and Regression
   (d) Estimation and Testing of hypothesis.