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of Printed Pages : 8 BECS–184

B. A. G./B. Com./ B. Sc./BAECH

Term-End Examination
December, 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.

1. (a) What is meant by the term ‘mathematical

modelling’ ? Explain with example the
various steps involved in mathematical
modelling. 10

(b) What is logic ? Why is it necessary to know

the basics of logic in data analysis ? 10

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2. (a) Explain the various measures of

variability. Which of these measures
ensure the highest degree of reliability ?
Give reasons in support of your answer. 10
(b) A consumer purchases two goods X and Y,
where prices are ` 10/kg and ` 5/kg
respectively. If he spends ` 20 for
purchasing both the goods, find the
average price per kilogram. 10

3. What do you mean by the term ‘Composite

Index’ ? State with illustration the procedure to
work out composite index by way of simple
Ranking method. 20

4. Distinguish between univariate data analysis

and multivariate data analysis. Give a brief
account of various techniques of multivariate
data analysis. 20
Section—B
Note : Answer any five questions from this Section.

5. What is a sampling frame ? State the various

stages involved in planning and organizing a
survey. 12
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6. Distinguish between data collection and data

analysis. Discuss the various tools that are
used in generating qualitative data. 12
7. What are the characteristics of normal
distribution ? Explain the usage of normal
distribution in solving statistical problems. 12

8. A study involves finding the proportion of

females opting to participate in home-based
work. What type of data in terms of
measurement scale will need to be captured for
conducting such a study ? Which method of
central tendency will be suitable for this study ?
12
9. State the features of case study as a tool for
data generation. 12
10. What is Histogram ? Draw a Histogram from
the following data : 12
Value Frequency
5—10 12
10—15 25
15—20 30
20—25 40
25—30 20

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

3×4=12

(a) Coefficient of determination

(b) Estimator

(c) Focus group discussion

(d) Primary data

(e) Data mining

(f) Discrete variable

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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.

1. Define the term ‘quantitative research’.

What its key attributes ? Explain in detail

various data collection tools for quantitative

research. 5+5+10

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2. 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)
1 52
2 35
3 25
4 45
5 55
6 20
7 13
(a) Calculate the mean and standard deviation
of their heights based on the given sample.
15
(b) Draw a histogram. 5

3. (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 ? 5

4. Discuss the term ‘non-sampling errors’. Explain

the different types of non-sampling errors that
arise in an enquiry. 5+15
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Section—B

Note : Answer any five questions from this Section.

5. What are Type I and Type II errors in

hypothesis testing ? Which one of these is the
most critical and why ? Explain. 12

6. Distinguish between the following : 3×4=12

(a) Cross-section data and Panel data.

(b) Null hypothesis and Alternative hypothesis

(c) Descriptive statistics and Inferential

statistics

7. (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 ? 6

8. (a) Define the term ‘kurtosis’ and explain

different measures of kurtosis with the
help of a diagram. 6

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(b) How do skewness and kurtosis determine

the shape of a distribution ? 6

9. (a) Define the term ‘ANOVA’ and explain its

usage. 6

(b) What is the difference between ANOVA

and MANOVA ? 6

10. (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 drawbacks of participant
observation ? 6

11. 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

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BAG/B.Com./B.Sc./BAECH

Term-End Examination

December, 2022

BECS-184 : DATA ANALYSIS

Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100

Note :

(i) Answer the questions from each section as directed.

(ii) Answer any two questions from Section A.
(iii) Answer any five questions from Section B.

SECTION A

Answer any two questions from this section. 220=40

1. Define the term ‘qualitative research design’.

How it is different from quantitative research
design ? What are the various techniques of
qualitative data analysis ? 5+5+10=20

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2. The following table presents the list of agencies
owning different number of rental cars. The
annual income for each of these agencies is given
here.

Cars Revenue
Agency
(in ten thousands) (in < crores)
A 63·0 7·0
B 29·0 3·9
C 20·8 2·1
D 19·1 2·8
E 13·4 1·4
F 8·5 1·5

(a) The study wanted to analyse whether there

is any significant relationship between the

number of rental cars that the agency owns

and its annual income. Compute the
correlation coefficient from the given table. 15

(b) Test the significance of the correlation

coefficient considering  = 0·05 and critical

values obtained from t-distribution table is

 2·776. 5

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3. (a) Discuss various measures of central
tendency. 5

(b) What is the relationship among various

measures of central tendency under
symmetrical and asymmetrical distribution ? 10

(c) Explain the situations where a specific

measure of central tendency could be used. 5

4. Differentiate between Census and Survey data.

What are the various stages involved in

planning and organising the censuses and

surveys ? 5+15=20

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 SECTION B

Answer any five questions from this section. 512=60

5. Discuss the method employed by UNDP in

construction of Physical Quality of Life Index

(PQLI). 12

6. Distinguish between the following : 34=12

(a) Sampling errors and Non-sampling errors

(b) Observation and Experimental method

(c) Point estimate and Interval estimate

7. (a) What is multivariate analysis ? 3

(b) What are the important points to be kept in

mind while interpreting the results obtained

from multivariate analysis ? 3

(c) Discuss any one multivariate analysis

technique along with its application. 6

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8. (a) Define the term ‘Skewness’ and explain
different measures of Skewness with the
help of a diagram. 6

(b) Explain Karl Pearson’s measure of Kurtosis.

Based on this measure, what are the three
types of frequency curves ? 6

9. (a) Discuss the merits and demerits of a

composite index. 6

(b) Distinguish between Range equalisation

method and Mean standardisation method ? 6

10. (a) What are the crucial points to be considered

while making a choice between random

sample survey and non-random sample
survey ? 6

(b) Discuss briefly the term ‘unstructured

interviews’. Give the advantages and

disadvantages of using unstructured

interviews. 6

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11. Write short notes on any three of the
following : 34=12

(a) Sampling Fraction

(b) Coefficient of Variation

(c) Normal Distribution Curve

(d) Ethnography

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No. of Printed Pages : 4 BEGC-105

B.A. (HONOURS) ENGLISH

(BAEGH)
Term-End Examination
June, 2022

BEGC-105 : AMERICAN LITERATURE

Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100

Note : Answer all questions.

SECTION A

Answer any two of the following with reference to the

context : 210=20

1. Where are these men ? Asleep beneath their

grounds:
And strangers, fond as they, their furrows
plough.
Earth laughs in flowers, to see her
boastful boys
Earth-proud, proud of the earth which is
not theirs;

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2. In the Old World, the east the Suez canal,
The New by its mighty railroad spann’d
The seas inlaid with eloquent gentle wires;
Yet first to sound, and ever sound,
the cry with thee O soul.

3. We passed the School, where Children strove

At Recess — in the Ring —
We passed the Fields of Gazing Grain —
We passed the Setting Sun —

4. A book I have, a friend gave,

Whose pencil, here and there,
Had notched the place that pleased him,
At rest his fingers are.

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 SECTION B

Answer any four of the following questions in about

300 words each : 410=40

5. Critically evaluate the poem ‘‘Death Sets a

Thing Significant’’.

6. Discuss Henrik Ibsen’s contribution to the

growth of American Drama.

7. Write a critical summary of the poem ‘‘Brahma’’.

8. Discuss Walt Whitman’s art of poetry.

9. Explain Puritan psychology and its influence on

modern American character.

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 SECTION C
Answer any two of the following questions in about
500 words each : 220=40

10. Elaborate on the various strategies that

Hemingway employs in his short stories to
address his concerns.

11. Critically evaluate Emily Dickinson’s poetry on

the basis of poems prescribed in the course.

12. Discuss the art of characterisation in All My

Sons.

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