MEC-109 English Medium Solved Assignments 2024-25

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MEC-109 English Medium Solved Assignments 2024-25 Available

Section-A
Answer the following questions in about 700 words each.
1. “The deductive strategy starts with application of reasoning from which generalizations are made”- In the light of this statement, formulate a research proposal indicating the various steps involved in the research process.
2. State the major features of critical framework as guiding principle for undertaking research in social sciences. Do you think that this framework is a departure from post positivism and interpretivism? Give reasons.
Section B
Answer the following questions in about 400 words each.
3. Explain the various functional forms of regression model.
From the imaginary data for 46 Districts in UP related to the year 2020, the following regression results are given:
Log C= 4.30-1.34 log P +0.17 log Y
Se= (0.91) (0.32) (0.20) 𝑅2= 0.27
Where C= consumption of Cigarette packs per year
P= real price per pack
Y= real disposable income per capita.
i. What is the elasticity of demand for cigarettes with respect to price?
ii. What is the income elasticity of demand for cigarettes? Is it statistically significant?
iii. How would you retrieve 𝑅2 from the adjusted 𝑅2 given above.
4. What is representative sample? Explain with example how random sampling is different from non-random sampling? How does random sampling procedure is helpful in correcting the bias of an estimate?

5.Distinguish between quantitative and qualitative research. Discuss with example the special features and applications of correspondence analysis as a technique of data analysis for qualitative research.
6. What is composite Index? Discuss with example the process of constructing the
composite index.
7. Writer short note on following:
i. Factor loading
ii. Approaches of content analysis
iii. Research Design
iv. Action Research