Research tools and Data Analysis — DU B.A. (Hons.) Social Work Previous Year Question Papers

1. Discuss the characteristics of interview schedule and its advantages and limitations for data collection in social science research. 2. Describe different types of rating scales (Likert, Thurstone and Guttman) used in research. 3. Discuss the importance of an interview as a method of data collection, in qualitative reşearch design. Design an Interview Guide to study the challenges faced by first generation college students in Delhi, 4 Discuss, observation as ar method of data collection, Prepare an Observation,. Guide to assess student participation: and engagement during classroom group activities. Explain the steps involved in creating a Data View and Variable View in SPSS. How can these views be effectively used to organize and prepare data " for analysis"? 6. Explain the concept and purpose of inferential statistics to test hypothesis. Illustrate how correlation and regression techniques can be used to examine and test hypotheses in quantitative research. Explain the key features and functions of NVivo software. How does it support qualitative data analysis in 'social science research ? 8. Write short notes on any two of the following: (b) Discourse analysis (c) Life story interview.