BECS-184 · June 2023 · English
IGNOU BECS-184 June 2023 Previous Year Question Paper
DATA ANALYSIS
Structured previous year question paper for BECS-184, June 2023 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 12 · Sections: 2
Verified: 5 Aug 2026
B. A. G./B. Com./ B. Sc./BAECH
Term-End Examination
June, 2023
BECS-184 : DATA ANALYSIS
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : Attempt questions from each Section as
directed.
Section—A
Note : Answer any two questions from this
Section.
Q1.Define the term ‘quantitative research’ .
Q2.What its key attributes ? Explain in detail various data collection tools for quantitative research. 5+5+10 [ 2 ]
Q3.There are 40 plants in the garden. Seven plants were selected randomly and their heights (in cm) were recorded as follows : Plants Serial No. Height (in cm)
(a) Calculate the mean and standard deviation of their heights based on the given sample.
(b) Draw a histogram.
Q4.(a) Discuss the term ‘measures of dispersion’. 5
(b) Explain various absolute and relative measures of dispersion. 10
(c) Which measure of dispersion ensures highest degree of reliability and why ?
Q5.Discuss the term ‘non-sampling errors’. Explain the different types of non -sampling errors that arise in an enquiry. 5+15 [ 3 ]
Section—B
Note : Answer any five questions from this Section.
Q6.What are Type I and Type II errors in hypothesis testi ng ? Which one of these is the most critical and why ? Explain.
Q7.Distinguish between the following : 3×4=12
(a) Cross-section data and Panel data.
(b) Null hypothesis and Alternative hypothesis
(c) Descriptive statis tics and Inferential statistics
Q8.(a) What is bivariate analysis ? 3
(b) What is the relationship between correlation and causation ? Elaborate. 3
(c) What are the conditions under which Z-test and t-test are used ?
Q9.(a) Define the term ‘ kurtosis’ and explain different measures of kurtosis with the help of a diagram. 6
(b) How do skewness and kurtosis determine the shape of a distribution ?
Q10.(a) Define the term ‘ANOVA’ and explain its usage. 6
(b) What is the difference between ANOVA and MANOVA ?
Q11.(a) Discuss the concept of ‘Participant observation’. What are the advantages and disadvantages of participant observation ?6
(b) How does non -participant observation remove the drawback s of participant observation ?
Q12.Write short notes on any three of the following : 3×4=12
(a) Degrees of Freedom
(b) Coefficient of Determination
(c) Focus Group Discussion (FGDs)
(d) Grounded Theory 2023 184 3×4=12 (ANOVA) (ANOVA) (MANOVA) =12 (FGDs)