Introduction to Educational Research — M.Ed 1st Sem Question Paper, February 2022 (Code 17004, with Solutions)
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| Last updated | 26 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Verified by | Sheetal Kirola, M.Ed., B.Ed Faculty |
| Source | scanned February 2022 examination paper (Code 17004, Paper IV, series RR-425) |
| Programme | M.Ed 1st Semester (CBCS) |
| Maximum Marks | 80 |
Quick Facts at a Glance
If you are revising Introduction to Educational Research M.Ed 1st Sem, here are the verified facts from the scanned paper, set out for quick reference before your exam.
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Paper Name | Introduction to Educational Research |
| Paper Code | 17004 (print series: RR-425) |
| Paper Number | IV |
| Programme | M.Ed 1st Semester (Two Years Course), CBCS |
| Exam Session | February 2022 |
| Maximum Marks | 80 |
| Duration | Three Hours |
| Total Questions / To Attempt | 9 set / attempt 5 (Q1 compulsory + one of two per Unit, Or/अथवा choice) |
| Marks per Question | 16 |
| Medium | English & Hindi (bilingual) |
| Pattern Applies To | MDU Rohtak CBCS scheme (primary); also relevant to other CBCS-scheme M.Ed programmes |
Introduction to Educational Research Feb 2022 — Paper Preview
Below is the complete scanned paper exactly as it appeared in the examination hall, followed by a clean, crawlable transcription so you can confirm every question before you trust the page.
Roll No. ........................
Total No. of Questions : 9 ] [ Total No. of Pages : 7
17004
M.Ed. 1st Semester (Two Years Course)
Examination, February-2022
(CBCS)
INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
Paper – IV
Time : Three Hours ] [ Maximum Marks : 80
Before answering the questions, candidates should ensure that they have been supplied the correct and complete question paper. No complaint in this regard will be entertained after examination.
Note :– Attempt FIVE questions in all, selecting ONE question from each Unit. Q. No. 1 is COMPULSORY. All questions carry equal marks.
Series : RR-425
1. Write short notes on the following: 4 × 4 = 16
- (a) Action Research
- (b) Importance of study of review of related literature
- (c) Concept of Quartile Deviation
- (d) Meaning of Rank Difference Correlation
Unit – I
2. What do you mean by Scientific Method? Throw light on its main characteristics.
Or
3. Describe the techniques of writing the Qualitative Research.
Unit – II
4. What is the meaning of Hypothesis? What are its main types, sources and problems in its formation?
Or
5. What is Research Proposal? Describe the main steps regarding the preparation of research proposal.
Unit – III
6. What do you mean by Central Tendency? Find out the Mean, Median and Mode of the following distribution. Write merits of median also:
| Class Interval | Frequency |
|---|---|
| 40–44 | 1 |
| 35–39 | 2 |
| 30–34 | 3 |
| 25–29 | 5 |
| 20–24 | 2 |
| 15–19 | 2 |
| 10–14 | 1 |
(N = 16)
Or
7. What do you mean by Percentile and Percentile Rank? Describe the calculation of these two values with examples.
Unit – IV
8. What do you mean by Product Moment Correlation? Describe the computation and uses of product moment correlation.
Or
9. What do you mean by Normal Probability Curve? Describe the characteristics and applications of normal probability curve. Write about skewness and kurtosis also.
Introduction to Educational Research Important Questions in This Paper
These are the high-weight items worth prioritising in your revision, pulled directly from the verified February 2022 set.
- Scientific method and its main characteristics (Q2, Unit I)
- Techniques of writing qualitative research (Q3, Unit I)
- Hypothesis — types, sources and problems in its formation (Q4, Unit II)
- Research proposal and the main steps in preparing one (Q5, Unit II)
- Central tendency — finding mean, median and mode from a distribution, with the merits of the median (Q6, Unit III)
- Product-moment correlation — its computation and uses (Q8, Unit IV)
- Question 1 (short notes — action research, importance of the review of related literature, quartile deviation, rank difference correlation) is compulsory, so prioritise it first.
The session-specific differentiators that do not appear in the April 2021 sitting of this same paper are action research, the research proposal, percentile rank, and product-moment correlation — worth extra attention if you are revising both sittings.
Introduction to Educational Research M.Ed Question Paper PDF — Download & Solved Pack
The full scanned paper is previewable above at no cost, and a 2–3 page sample of the step-by-step solved pack is available as a no-cost preview. The complete solved pack — every one of the 9 questions worked out — is delivered via WhatsApp.
Question-by-Question Breakdown (with Topic Tags)
| Q. No. | Question (summary) | Unit | Marks | Topic Tag |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Short notes: action research; review of related literature; quartile deviation; rank difference correlation | Compulsory | 16 | Research foundations & descriptive-stat basics |
| Q2 | Scientific method and its main characteristics | Unit I | 16 | Scientific method & characteristics |
| Q3 | Techniques of writing qualitative research | Unit I | 16 | Qualitative research techniques |
| Q4 | Hypothesis: meaning, types, sources, and problems in formation | Unit II | 16 | Hypothesis: types, sources, problems |
| Q5 | Research proposal and the main steps in preparing it | Unit II | 16 | Research proposal steps |
| Q6 | Central tendency; mean, median and mode from a distribution; merits of median | Unit III | 16 | Central tendency: mean, median, mode |
| Q7 | Percentile and percentile rank; calculation with examples | Unit III | 16 | Percentile & percentile rank |
| Q8 | Product-moment correlation; its computation and uses | Unit IV | 16 | Product-moment correlation |
| Q9 | Normal Probability Curve; characteristics and applications; skewness and kurtosis | Unit IV | 16 | Normal Probability Curve; skewness & kurtosis |
Syllabus Mapping — Units & Learning Outcomes
This is how the Introduction to Educational Research M.Ed syllabus maps onto the paper, based on the themes the February 2022 questions actually test. Use it as a revision route, not as the official syllabus document.
| Unit | Themes (as reflected in this paper) |
|---|---|
| Unit I | Scientific method; qualitative research techniques |
| Unit II | Hypothesis (types, sources, problems in formation); research proposal steps |
| Unit III | Central tendency (mean, median, mode); percentile and percentile rank |
| Unit IV | Product-moment correlation; Normal Probability Curve (skewness and kurtosis) |
In practice, Units III and IV carry the statistics, and only Q6 in this sitting asks for an actual calculation from a distribution — the rest are described rather than computed.
About the Solved Pack
Buyers get step-by-step, exam-ready model answers to all 9 questions, structured the way examiners expect them — definition, then key points, then examples. The compulsory short notes in Q1 are covered, and the one numerical in this sitting is worked out fully: the mean, median and mode from the grouped frequency distribution in Q6, together with the merits of the median.
This M.Ed Solved question paper is delivered via WhatsApp, with a sample preview first so you can check the depth before you commit. Hindi and English support is provided where relevant, and the pack is refreshed each session.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the February 2022 Introduction to Educational Research paper available in PDF?
Yes. The complete M.Ed Introduction to Educational Research Feb 2022 question paper is previewable on this page at no cost, with all seven pages scanned and a clean transcription. A step-by-step solved version is available separately via WhatsApp.
What is the paper code?
The paper code is 17004, listed as Paper IV, with the print series RR-425. Note that the same code 17004 is reused for this subject across sittings, so the session date is what distinguishes this February 2022 paper.
How many marks is the paper?
The paper carries 80 marks in total. Each question is worth 16 marks, you attempt five questions, and the duration is Three Hours. The arithmetic is straightforward: 5 × 16 = 80.
How many questions must I attempt?
You attempt five questions in all. Question 1 is compulsory, and you then attempt one question from each of the four Units, choosing between the two options printed in each Unit.
Does the paper have internal choice?
Yes. Each Unit prints two questions joined by an explicit Or/अथवा, and you answer just one of them. Question 1 stands outside the Units and is compulsory, with no alternative.
Which course and semester is it?
It is Introduction to Educational Research M.Ed 1st Sem, set under the CBCS scheme for the two-year Master of Education programme. The paper is the first-semester research-methodology paper, listed as Paper IV, aligned to the MDU Rohtak pattern.
Is this paper from February 2022 or March 2022?
The printed header reads February 2022, so that is the correct session. Some copies circulate under a "March 2022" label, but the date on the scanned examination paper itself is February 2022.
Is this the same as M.Ed 1st year?
Many students search for it as "1st year", and it is the same stage of the course. The official designation, however, is 1st Semester under the CBCS scheme, which is the term printed on the paper itself.
Are solutions or a solved paper available?
Yes. A complete M.Ed Solved question paper with step-by-step model answers to all 9 questions, including the Q6 mean, median and mode calculation with the merits of the median, is available via WhatsApp, with a free sample preview so you can judge the quality first.
Related M.Ed 1st Semester Papers
Most M.Ed students revise the full first-semester set together, so browse our wider collection of M.Ed 1st Semester question papers when you need more than one M.Ed 1st Sem question paper.
| Paper | Description |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Educational Research (Paper IV) | April 2021 sitting of the same subject |
| Education Studies | M.Ed 1st Semester companion paper |
| Psychology of Learning and Development | M.Ed 1st Semester companion paper |
Sources, Disclaimer & Author
The paper reproduced here is a scanned copy of the M.Ed 1st Semester (CBCS) February 2022 Introduction to Educational Research examination (Code 17004, Paper IV, series RR-425), transcribed faithfully by the Unnati Education B.Ed team from the legible examination images.
Unnati Education B.Ed is an independent academic publisher and is not affiliated with Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU), Rohtak, or any other university or college. Question papers are shared for educational and revision purposes; solutions are model answers prepared by the team. Verified by Sheetal Kirola, M.Ed., B.Ed Faculty. Last verified: 26 May 2026.
Get the Full Solved Pack on WhatsApp
Ready to revise with answers in hand? The WhatsApp pack includes all 9 questions solved in exam-ready form — including the Q6 mean, median and mode calculation with the merits of the median — and a sample preview is sent first so you know exactly what you are getting.
What's Included
Course Overview
| Last updated | 26 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Verified by | Sheetal Kirola, M.Ed., B.Ed Faculty |
| Source | scanned February 2022 examination paper (Code 17004, Paper IV, series RR-425) |
| Programme | M.Ed 1st Semester (CBCS) |
| Maximum Marks | 80 |
Quick Facts at a Glance
If you are revising Introduction to Educational Research M.Ed 1st Sem, here are the verified facts from the scanned paper, set out for quick reference before your exam.
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Paper Name | Introduction to Educational Research |
| Paper Code | 17004 (print series: RR-425) |
| Paper Number | IV |
| Programme | M.Ed 1st Semester (Two Years Course), CBCS |
| Exam Session | February 2022 |
| Maximum Marks | 80 |
| Duration | Three Hours |
| Total Questions / To Attempt | 9 set / attempt 5 (Q1 compulsory + one of two per Unit, Or/अथवा choice) |
| Marks per Question | 16 |
| Medium | English & Hindi (bilingual) |
| Pattern Applies To | MDU Rohtak CBCS scheme (primary); also relevant to other CBCS-scheme M.Ed programmes |
Introduction to Educational Research Feb 2022 — Paper Preview
Below is the complete scanned paper exactly as it appeared in the examination hall, followed by a clean, crawlable transcription so you can confirm every question before you trust the page.
Roll No. ........................
Total No. of Questions : 9 ] [ Total No. of Pages : 7
17004
M.Ed. 1st Semester (Two Years Course)
Examination, February-2022
(CBCS)
INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
Paper – IV
Time : Three Hours ] [ Maximum Marks : 80
Before answering the questions, candidates should ensure that they have been supplied the correct and complete question paper. No complaint in this regard will be entertained after examination.
Note :– Attempt FIVE questions in all, selecting ONE question from each Unit. Q. No. 1 is COMPULSORY. All questions carry equal marks.
Series : RR-425
1. Write short notes on the following: 4 × 4 = 16
- (a) Action Research
- (b) Importance of study of review of related literature
- (c) Concept of Quartile Deviation
- (d) Meaning of Rank Difference Correlation
Unit – I
2. What do you mean by Scientific Method? Throw light on its main characteristics.
Or
3. Describe the techniques of writing the Qualitative Research.
Unit – II
4. What is the meaning of Hypothesis? What are its main types, sources and problems in its formation?
Or
5. What is Research Proposal? Describe the main steps regarding the preparation of research proposal.
Unit – III
6. What do you mean by Central Tendency? Find out the Mean, Median and Mode of the following distribution. Write merits of median also:
| Class Interval | Frequency |
|---|---|
| 40–44 | 1 |
| 35–39 | 2 |
| 30–34 | 3 |
| 25–29 | 5 |
| 20–24 | 2 |
| 15–19 | 2 |
| 10–14 | 1 |
(N = 16)
Or
7. What do you mean by Percentile and Percentile Rank? Describe the calculation of these two values with examples.
Unit – IV
8. What do you mean by Product Moment Correlation? Describe the computation and uses of product moment correlation.
Or
9. What do you mean by Normal Probability Curve? Describe the characteristics and applications of normal probability curve. Write about skewness and kurtosis also.
Introduction to Educational Research Important Questions in This Paper
These are the high-weight items worth prioritising in your revision, pulled directly from the verified February 2022 set.
- Scientific method and its main characteristics (Q2, Unit I)
- Techniques of writing qualitative research (Q3, Unit I)
- Hypothesis — types, sources and problems in its formation (Q4, Unit II)
- Research proposal and the main steps in preparing one (Q5, Unit II)
- Central tendency — finding mean, median and mode from a distribution, with the merits of the median (Q6, Unit III)
- Product-moment correlation — its computation and uses (Q8, Unit IV)
- Question 1 (short notes — action research, importance of the review of related literature, quartile deviation, rank difference correlation) is compulsory, so prioritise it first.
The session-specific differentiators that do not appear in the April 2021 sitting of this same paper are action research, the research proposal, percentile rank, and product-moment correlation — worth extra attention if you are revising both sittings.
Introduction to Educational Research M.Ed Question Paper PDF — Download & Solved Pack
The full scanned paper is previewable above at no cost, and a 2–3 page sample of the step-by-step solved pack is available as a no-cost preview. The complete solved pack — every one of the 9 questions worked out — is delivered via WhatsApp.
Question-by-Question Breakdown (with Topic Tags)
| Q. No. | Question (summary) | Unit | Marks | Topic Tag |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Short notes: action research; review of related literature; quartile deviation; rank difference correlation | Compulsory | 16 | Research foundations & descriptive-stat basics |
| Q2 | Scientific method and its main characteristics | Unit I | 16 | Scientific method & characteristics |
| Q3 | Techniques of writing qualitative research | Unit I | 16 | Qualitative research techniques |
| Q4 | Hypothesis: meaning, types, sources, and problems in formation | Unit II | 16 | Hypothesis: types, sources, problems |
| Q5 | Research proposal and the main steps in preparing it | Unit II | 16 | Research proposal steps |
| Q6 | Central tendency; mean, median and mode from a distribution; merits of median | Unit III | 16 | Central tendency: mean, median, mode |
| Q7 | Percentile and percentile rank; calculation with examples | Unit III | 16 | Percentile & percentile rank |
| Q8 | Product-moment correlation; its computation and uses | Unit IV | 16 | Product-moment correlation |
| Q9 | Normal Probability Curve; characteristics and applications; skewness and kurtosis | Unit IV | 16 | Normal Probability Curve; skewness & kurtosis |
Syllabus Mapping — Units & Learning Outcomes
This is how the Introduction to Educational Research M.Ed syllabus maps onto the paper, based on the themes the February 2022 questions actually test. Use it as a revision route, not as the official syllabus document.
| Unit | Themes (as reflected in this paper) |
|---|---|
| Unit I | Scientific method; qualitative research techniques |
| Unit II | Hypothesis (types, sources, problems in formation); research proposal steps |
| Unit III | Central tendency (mean, median, mode); percentile and percentile rank |
| Unit IV | Product-moment correlation; Normal Probability Curve (skewness and kurtosis) |
In practice, Units III and IV carry the statistics, and only Q6 in this sitting asks for an actual calculation from a distribution — the rest are described rather than computed.
About the Solved Pack
Buyers get step-by-step, exam-ready model answers to all 9 questions, structured the way examiners expect them — definition, then key points, then examples. The compulsory short notes in Q1 are covered, and the one numerical in this sitting is worked out fully: the mean, median and mode from the grouped frequency distribution in Q6, together with the merits of the median.
This M.Ed Solved question paper is delivered via WhatsApp, with a sample preview first so you can check the depth before you commit. Hindi and English support is provided where relevant, and the pack is refreshed each session.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the February 2022 Introduction to Educational Research paper available in PDF?
Yes. The complete M.Ed Introduction to Educational Research Feb 2022 question paper is previewable on this page at no cost, with all seven pages scanned and a clean transcription. A step-by-step solved version is available separately via WhatsApp.
What is the paper code?
The paper code is 17004, listed as Paper IV, with the print series RR-425. Note that the same code 17004 is reused for this subject across sittings, so the session date is what distinguishes this February 2022 paper.
How many marks is the paper?
The paper carries 80 marks in total. Each question is worth 16 marks, you attempt five questions, and the duration is Three Hours. The arithmetic is straightforward: 5 × 16 = 80.
How many questions must I attempt?
You attempt five questions in all. Question 1 is compulsory, and you then attempt one question from each of the four Units, choosing between the two options printed in each Unit.
Does the paper have internal choice?
Yes. Each Unit prints two questions joined by an explicit Or/अथवा, and you answer just one of them. Question 1 stands outside the Units and is compulsory, with no alternative.
Which course and semester is it?
It is Introduction to Educational Research M.Ed 1st Sem, set under the CBCS scheme for the two-year Master of Education programme. The paper is the first-semester research-methodology paper, listed as Paper IV, aligned to the MDU Rohtak pattern.
Is this paper from February 2022 or March 2022?
The printed header reads February 2022, so that is the correct session. Some copies circulate under a "March 2022" label, but the date on the scanned examination paper itself is February 2022.
Is this the same as M.Ed 1st year?
Many students search for it as "1st year", and it is the same stage of the course. The official designation, however, is 1st Semester under the CBCS scheme, which is the term printed on the paper itself.
Are solutions or a solved paper available?
Yes. A complete M.Ed Solved question paper with step-by-step model answers to all 9 questions, including the Q6 mean, median and mode calculation with the merits of the median, is available via WhatsApp, with a free sample preview so you can judge the quality first.
Related M.Ed 1st Semester Papers
Most M.Ed students revise the full first-semester set together, so browse our wider collection of M.Ed 1st Semester question papers when you need more than one M.Ed 1st Sem question paper.
| Paper | Description |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Educational Research (Paper IV) | April 2021 sitting of the same subject |
| Education Studies | M.Ed 1st Semester companion paper |
| Psychology of Learning and Development | M.Ed 1st Semester companion paper |
Sources, Disclaimer & Author
The paper reproduced here is a scanned copy of the M.Ed 1st Semester (CBCS) February 2022 Introduction to Educational Research examination (Code 17004, Paper IV, series RR-425), transcribed faithfully by the Unnati Education B.Ed team from the legible examination images.
Unnati Education B.Ed is an independent academic publisher and is not affiliated with Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU), Rohtak, or any other university or college. Question papers are shared for educational and revision purposes; solutions are model answers prepared by the team. Verified by Sheetal Kirola, M.Ed., B.Ed Faculty. Last verified: 26 May 2026.
Get the Full Solved Pack on WhatsApp
Ready to revise with answers in hand? The WhatsApp pack includes all 9 questions solved in exam-ready form — including the Q6 mean, median and mode calculation with the merits of the median — and a sample preview is sent first so you know exactly what you are getting.