1st Year · Past Paper Analysis
MPC-005: Research Methods in Psychology
MPC-005: Research Methods in Psychology. Topic-wise repeat-frequency analysis across 16 official IGNOU papers from 2015–2024, ranked by how often each topic has appeared.
10-Mark Questions
Answer any 2 of 4 · ~450 words · 2×10=20 marks
6× repeated
- Dec '20Elucidate the steps and contents of report of data in qualitative research.
- Jun '20Discuss the steps in research process.
- Dec '19Explain the various steps involved in a research process. [10]
5× repeated
- Dec '23Explain the meaning, types of coding and relevance of grounded theory. 10
- Dec '17Discuss the meaning and types of Quasi 10 Experimental research design.
- Jun '17Discuss the concept, characteristics and steps of 10 Expost Facto research.
5× repeated
- Jun '24Differentiate between qualitative and quantitative research. Elucidate the types of qualitative research.
- Dec '23Define research design. Discuss the objectives of a research design.
- Dec '20Differentiate between qualitative and quantitative research. Discuss the relevance of qualitative research in Psychology. 6+4 Lot-I
3× repeated
- Jun '24Explain the types of factorial design with illustration.
- Dec '20Explain the types of quasi-experimental design.
- Jun '20Explain single-factor design. Give suitable examples to illustrate the types of design.
2× repeated
- Dec '18What is the purpose of sampling ? Discuss the 2+8 various sampling methods.
- Dec '15Define Sampling. Discuss the various non-probability and probability sampling methods.
2× repeated
- Dec '18Differentiate between experimental research and 6+4 field experiment. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of field experiment.
- Dec '15Differentiate between experimental research and field experiments.
2× repeated
- Dec '18Discuss the various steps and approaches to 10 discourse analysis.
- Dec '15What is Discourse Analysis ? Explain the different assumptions and approaches in Discourse Analysis. 3+7
2× repeated
- Jun '24Describe the types of survey research and explain the steps involved in it.
- Dec '16Discuss the steps involved in conducting survey research. Explain the different instruments used for survey research. 5+5=10
2× repeated
- Jun '18Explain the various methods of estimating 10 reliability of a test.
- Dec '16Explain the various types of variables. 10
2× repeated
- Dec '23Describe the contents of a qualitative research report.
- Jun '19How is data interpreted in qualitative research ? Explain the contents of Research Report. [5+5=10]
2× repeated
- Jun '24Describe the criteria, objectives and qualities of a good research. Discuss the importance of research in Psychology.
- Jun '17What do you understand by the term 'research' ? 2+8 Discuss the criteria, objectives and qualities of a good research.
6-Mark Questions
Answer any 4 of 5 · ~250 words · 4×6=24 marks
7× repeated
- Dec '19Discuss the various steps of evaluating data in qualitative research.
- Dec '17Describe the different methods of estimating 6 reliability.
- Jun '17Discuss the different types of validity.
6× repeated
- Dec '23Explain the advantages and disadvantages of quasi-experimental research.
- Jun '20Define correlational reseach design. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of correlational design
- Jun '18Discuss the goals and steps of grounded theory.
4× repeated
- Jun '19Explain different types of questions in a survey research. What are the difficulties involved in survey research ? [3+3=6]
- Dec '18What are the objectives of research design ? 3+3 Explain various types of research design.
- Jun '18What is a construct ? Discuss the various types 2+4 of constructs.
3× repeated
- Dec '19Define validity. Discuss the various threats to internal validity. [2+4=6]
- Dec '18Define validity. Discuss the various threats to 2+4 internal validity.
- Dec '15Discuss the various threats to internal validity.
3× repeated
- Jun '24Explain the relevance and steps of discourse analysis.
- Dec '23Discuss the approaches of discourse analysis.
- Jun '19Discuss the various types of variables.
2× repeated
- Dec '20Discuss the objectives and qualities of a good research.
- Dec '18Discuss the potential difficulties in the 6 formulation of a good hypothesis.
2× repeated
- Dec '19What is a survey research 2 Discuss the various types in conducting survey research. [2+4=6]
- Jun '15Discuss the steps involved in conducting survey research.
2× repeated
- Jun '19Differentiate between experimental and quasi- experimental design.
- Dec '15Differentiate between causal-comparative and correlational design.
2× repeated
- Jun '17Discuss the similarities and differences of causal 6 comparative and correlational research design.
- Dec '16Compare the causal comparative research design to correlational research design and experimental research design. 3+3=6
2× repeated
- Jun '19Elucidate the types of hypothesis. Discuss the errors in hypothesis testing. [3+3=6]
- Dec '16Explain the different types of hypothesis. Discuss the errors that might take place while testing hypothesis. 4+2=6
2× repeated
- Jun '24Discuss the contents of research report.
- Dec '17Discuss contents of a research report.
2× repeated
- Dec '23Discuss the non-probability sampling methods.
- Jun '16What is sampling ? Discuss the different non-probability methods of sampling. 2+4=6
2× repeated
- Jun '16Describe the various methods of estimating 6 reliability of an instrument.
- Jun '15Describe the various methods of calculating reliability.
2× repeated
- Jun '24Explain the nature of case study. Describe the steps involved in it.
- Jun '18Describe the various types and steps involved in 2+4 the case study method.
3-Mark Short Notes
Write short notes on any 2 · ~100 words · 2×3=6 marks
7× repeated
- Dec '23Types of structured questions.
- Dec '21Types of hypothesis
- Dec '20Types of constructs
3× repeated
- Dec '17Any three difference between Experimental 3 research and Expost Facto research.
- Dec '16Differentiate between Experimental and Ex-post 3 Facto research.
- Jun '16Distinguish between Qualitative and Quantitative 3 research methods.
3× repeated
- Dec '19Types of coding in grounded theory.
- Dec '16Types of interaction in factorial research design. 3
- Dec '15Types of Coding in Grounded Theory 3
3× repeated
- Dec '23Types of ethnographic research. 3 MPC–005
- Dec '21Types of Ethnographic research 3 MPC–005
- Dec '18Steps in Ethnographic research. 3
3× repeated
- Dec '23Qualities of a good research.
- Jun '18Objectives of a good research
- Jun '15Qualities of a good research 3.
3× repeated
- Jun '24Content analysis. 3 MPC–005
- Jun '17Content analysis. 3
- Jun '15Discourse Analysis 3
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FAQ
What is MPC-005?
MPC-005 is the IGNOU MA Psychology paper code for "Research Methods in Psychology", a first-year compulsory subject.
How many papers have been analysed for MPC-005?
16 official IGNOU TEE papers from 2015–2024 have been read and topic-tagged for this analysis.
Which topics in MPC-005 repeat the most?
The highest-frequency topics are listed above, ranked by how many times they have appeared in the last 2015–2024. Topics marked "extreme" have appeared 4+ times.
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