ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD
(Department of Distance, Non-Formal & Continuing Education)
Faculty of Education
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Course: Educational Research (837) Semester: Autumn, 2020
Level: M.Ed./M.A. Total Marks 100
Pass Marks: 40
Assignment No. 1
(Units: 1 - 4)
Q.1 Explain expert opinion, rationality and magic as sources of knowledge. To what extent they
are useful now-a-days? (20)
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Q.2 Write key points of different aspects of research in your own words. (20)
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Q.3 Describe in your own words the advantages of educational research. (20)
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Q.4 Describe action research in your own words. Why action research is not much conducted in
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Pakistan? (20)
-4
Q.5 Define historical research. Discuss the characteristics and significance of hisotrical
research. (20)
-5
Assignment No. 2
(Units: 5 - 9)
Total Marks 100
Pass Marks: 40
Q.1 Define statement of problem. What is its significance? Explain. (20)
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Q.2 What are the basic considerations that one should keep in mind, while preparing the
research proposal? (20)
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Q.3 Differentiate between direct and indirect source of informtion available in the form of
educational literature. (20)
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Q.4 Discuss the significanc e of observation as research tool. (20)
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Q.5 Critically examine the criteria for judging a research report. (20)
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