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Alagappa Statistical Methods

M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER 2011
Time : 3 Hours Maximum : 75 Marks
Part A (10 × 2 = 20) :

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Answer all questions.
Define the following concepts :
1. Mean.
2. Standard deviation.
3. Probability.
4. Error.
5. Binomial distribution.
6. Point estimation.
7. Proportion.
8. Correlation.
9. Scatter diagram.
10. Regression.

11. (a) Describe the measures of Central Tendency.
(b) Find out the mean from the following data-
12. (a) Explain addition and multiplication theory of probability.
(b) Explain ‘‘Mathematical Expectation’’.
13. (a) Test for comparing mean is required when testing of hypothesis – Discuss.
(b) 200 digits were chosen at random. The frequencies and digit were at
14. (a) Discuss the Spearman’s rank correlation.
(b) Calculate Karl Pearson’s correlation from the following data :
X : 105 104 102 101 100 99 98 96 93 92
Y : 101 103 100 98 95 96 104 92 97 94
15. (a) Explain the usefulness of regression method.
(b) Distinguish between correlation and regression.
16. Discuss the relative merits of range, standard deviation
17. A die is thrown 264 times with the following results.
Number appeared on the top : 1 2 3 4 5 6
Frequency : 40 32 28 58 54 52
Is the die biased-
18. Explain the term level of significance in sampling theory.
19. Comment on the nature of relationship between X and Y
20. Calculate the regression coefficient of X on Y from the following data

M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER 2011
Elective – NGO MANAGEMENT
Time : 3 Hours Maximum : 75 Marks
Part A (10 × 2 = 20)
Answer all questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. What do you mean by NGO management-
2. Outline the organizational structure of NGOs.
3. Explain SWOT analysis.
4. What is Voluntarism-
5. Explain the concept of development.
6. What are the types of NGOs-
7. Bring out any four features of a Trust.
8. List out any four sources of funds for NGOs.
9. What is a project-
10. What do you mean by a proposal-
11. (a) Explain the major characteristics of NGOs.
(b) Write briefly about the nature of management of NGOs.
12. (a) Explain the scope of voluntary action in Rural Development.
(b) Give a SWOT analysis of NGO sector in India.
13. (a) Explain the classification of NGOs based on their field activities.
14. (a) Bring about the purpose of NGO management.
(b) What are the requirements of registering an NGO-
15. (a) Briefly explain the process of developing resources for project funding.
(b) Briefly explain the process of formulating projects.
16. Explain the structure and functions of an NGO.
17. Explain the theory of Voluntarism.
18. Explain the concept of development as perceived and practiced by NGOs.
19. What are the essential rules and regulations governing a ‘Society’-
20. Examine the National Policy on Voluntary sector during the 11th Five Year Plan period.

M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER 2011
PROJECT PLANNING AND EVALUATION
Time : 3 Hours Maximum : 75 Marks
Part A (10 × 2 = 20)
1. What is meant by framing of the objective-
2. Define the project.
3. State the financial feasibility.
4. Define Input Feasibility.
5. What is a discount technique-
6. What is Project Appraisal-
7. Define the Milestone approach.
8. Define project monitoring.
9. What are the criteria for evaluation-
10. Define ‘‘project evaluation’’.
11. (a) What are the concepts in project- Explain the sources-
(b) Discuss the meaning of ‘‘framing the objectives of project’’.
12. (a) Explain the project feasibility analysis.
(b) Explain the techno-economic feasibility.
13. (a) What are the criteria for project-
(b) Why do the project appraisals need methodology-
14. (a) What are the aspects covered in monitoring project-
(b) Discuss the Rate of Disparity and Milestone approach.
15. (a) Discuss the performance indicators.
(b) Discuss the meaning of ‘‘project evaluation’’.

Part C : (3 × 10 = 30)
Answer any three questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
16. What are the characteristics of project? Explain the meaning of project Life Cycle.
17. Discuss the project design and Network feasibility.
18. Discuss about project appraisal. Explain the ‘‘discounted’’ and ‘‘undiscounted’’ techniques.
19. Explain the designing and operating of monitoring system. What are the Tools used?
20. Explain the need for evaluation and criteria for evaluation.