Question 1: What do you understand by the word variable? In brief explain the various kinds of variables used in the psychological research?
Question 2: In brief describe the role of theories, hypotheses and paradigms in a psychological research. As well point out the biases of a researcher while conducting the research.
Question 3: Describe with illustration the two main kinds of experimental design:
a) The controlled group design.
b) Two factor design.
Question 4: Describe survey design, its concept, meaning and relevance? Describe the various kinds of survey research design.
Question 5: Write brief notes on:
a) Interview.
b) Steps in research.
Question 6: Discuss technique of observation as a significant technique of collecting data in a psychological research? Describe your answer with the help of various kinds of techniques or methods of observation.
Question 7: In brief explain the concept, kinds and importance of questionnaire method?
Question 8: What are the prerequisites for writing an ‘introduction’ part of a research report? Describe the importance of writing an ‘abstract’ in the research report.
Question 9: What do you understand by the term ‘literature review’? Ss well describe the importance of ‘literature review’ in a research method.
Question 10: Write brief notes on:
a) Case study.
b) References in American Psychological Association format.