MMPM-006 · December 2024 · English

IGNOU MMPM-006 December 2024 Previous Year Question Paper

MARKETING RESEARCH

Structured previous year question paper for MMPM-006, December 2024 session.

Max marks: 100 · Questions: 5 · Sections: 3

Verified: 11 Sept 2026

MASTER OF BUSINESS

ADMINISTRATION (MBA)

Term-End Examination

December, 2024

MMPM–006 : MARKETING RESEARCH

Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100

Weightage : 70%

Note :

(i) Answer any three questions from

Section A.

(ii) Section B is compulsory.

(iii) All questions carry equal marks.

Section—A

Q1.(a) Describe methods to convert a decision area to research objectives with the help of relevant examples.

(b) What are the factors that influence an experiment’s validity ? Elucidate with the help of examples. [ 2 ]

Q2.(a) What do you understand by hypothesis ? Explain the type s and significance of hypothesis in marketing research.

(b) Differentiate between correlation and regression. Support your answer with suitable examples.

Q3.(a) What is cluster analysis ? Describe application of cluster analysis in marketing research.

(b) Briefly explain the steps involved in collecting data through Internet-based techniques, citing suitable examples.

Q4.Write short notes on any three of the following :

(a) Sources of secondary data

(b) Characteristics of good hypothesis

(c) Assumptions of logistic regression

(d) Purpose of online marketing research

(e) Benefits of social media in marketing research

Section—B

Q5.A leading manufacturer of smart phones proposes to open a chain of company owned retail stores in different cities in northern India :

(a) What secondary data available in these cities help the company to decide where to locate the retail stores ?

(b) Do you suggest that primary data should be collected ? Explain.