AIOU Course Code 9155 Question Paper Spring 2025

ALLAMA IQBALOPENUNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD
(Department of Gender & Women Studies)
WARNING
- PLAGIARISM OR HIRING OF GHOST WRITER(S) FOR SOLVING THE ASSIGNMENT(S) WILL DEBAR THE STUDENT FROM AWARD OF DEGREE/CERTIFICATE, IF FOUND AT ANY STAGE.
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Course: Research Methods in Gender Studies (9155) Semester: Spring, 2025
Level: BS (4 years).
Please read the following instructions for writing your assignments. (AD, BS, BEd, MA/MSc, MEd) (ODL Mode).
1. All questions are compulsory and carry equal marks but within a question the marks are distributed according to its requirements.
2. Read the question carefully and then answer it according to the requirements of the questions.
3. Avoid irrelevant discussion/information and reproducing from books, study guide or allied material.
4. Handwritten scanned assignments are not acceptable.
5. Upload your typed (in Word or PDF format) assignments on or before the due date.
6. Your own analysis and synthesis will be appreciated.
7. Late assignments can’t be uploaded at LMS.
8. The students who attempt their assignments in Urdu/Arabic may upload a scanned copy of their handwritten assignments (in PDF format) on University LMS. The size of the file should not exceed 5MP.
Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 50
ASSIGNMENT No. 1
(Units: 1-5)
Attempt all questions. All questions carry equal marks
Q.1 How can a hypothesis be described? Discuss the various types of hypotheses. (20)
Q.2. What are the key characteristics of research? Support your answer with relevant examples. (20)
Q.3 What is meant by feminist research? Explain feminist research with suitable examples. (20)
Q.4 Why are methodological guidelines important for feminist research? Discuss their significance. (20)
Q.5 What are qualitative research methods? Provide a detailed description. (20)
Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 50
ASSIGNMENT: 2
UNIT (6-9)
Q.1 Why is it important to conduct a literature review before starting research? (20)
Q.2 What are the key steps involved in collecting data? Discuss in detail. (20)
Q.3 Explain the key components of an experiential analysis in detail. (20)
Q.4 How can database files be created and used for managing research records on a personal computer? (20)
Q.5 What are the different sources of information used in research? Provide examples with your explanation. (20)