SOLVED ASSIGNMENT MSW-006 Social Work Research IGNOU
Total marks: 100

Note: (i) Answer all the five questions.
(ii) All questions carry equal marks.
(iii) Answers to question no. 1 and 2 should not exceed 600 words each.
1. Discuss the characteristics of scientific method. Explain the importance of scientific
method in social science. 20
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What is a single subject research design? Enlist its types. 20
2. Describe the methods of collecting data. 20
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Explain the main components of a research report. 20
3. Answer any two of the following questions in about 300 words each :
a) Discuss the levels of measurement in social research. 10
b) Explain the process of research. 10
c) Mention the issues regarding trustworthiness and objectivity in
qualitative research. 10
d) Describe the measures of central tendency. 10
4. Attempt any four of the following in about 150 words each:
a) List out the areas of research in social work. 5
b) Discuss the importance of review of literature in a research project. 5
c) Enlist the stages in the process of observation. 5
d) How to determine sample size in social research? 5
e) Explain the importance of editing of data. 5
f) Describe the procedural uniqueness of the qualitative method. 5
5. Write short notes on any five of the following in about 100 words each:
a) Hypothesis 4
b) Role of NGOs in research 4
c) Programme evaluation 4
d) Participatory research 4
e) Characteristics of experimental research 4
f) Action research 4
g) Correlational studies 4
h) Characteristics of a good sample 4
Note: (1) Answer all the five questions.
(ii) All questions carry equal marks.
(111) Answers to question no. 1 and 2 should not exceed 600 words each
1. Trace the historical development of social welfare services in Ethiopia. 20
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Discuss the role of NGOs and FBOs in provision of welfare services. 20
2. Highlight the relationship between traditional associations and community development in
context of Africa. 20
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Define culture. Explain why and how culture is always changing. Give examples from
your community. 20
3. Answer any two of the following questions in about 300 words each :
a. Discuss the various type of social welfare practice programmes in Africa. 10
b. Narrate a brief history of social work profession in Ethiopia. 10
c. Explain the applicability of NASW Code of Ethics in Ethiopia. 10
d. Discuss the health delivery services in Ethiopia 10
4. Attempt any four of the following in about 150 words each:
a. State the remarkable achievements of Gedam Sefer Children. 5
b. Mention the type of schools in Ethiopia. 5
c. Briefly discuss social casework in Ethiopia. 5
d. Highlight the practice of social work research in Ethiopia. 5
e. Discuss how the traditional associations emerged in the community? 5
f Explain the socio-economic situation of vulnerable groups in Ethiopia. 5
5. Write short notes on any five of the following in about 100 words each:
a. Association for Social Work Education in Africa 4
b. Indigenous literature 4
c. Community policing 4
d. Iddir, Equip and Mahber 4
e. Resource mobilization and Political process theories 4
f. Disability Rights Movements 4
g. Core qualities of a community worker 4
h. Field theory 4