IGNOU MER-012 Assignment 2026-27
Business Research Methods and Applications
Last updated by IGNOU: 07 Sept 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 19 Oct 2026, 04:27 pm.
| Course code | MER-012 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Business Research Methods and Applications |
| Programme | Master of Arts (Entrepreneurship) (MAER)MAER |
| School | School of Vocational Education & Training |
| Assignment code | MER-012/TMA/2026 -27 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 15 Mar 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 15 Sept 2026 |
| Medium |
About the MER-012 assignment
The MER-012 assignment covers all course blocks on business research methods and applications. Topics include attitude measurement, research problem selection, scaling techniques, literature reviews, research design, pilot studies, report writing, time series and binomial distribution.
This tutor-marked assignment has five compulsory questions worth 100 marks in total. It combines discussions, explanations, brief comments, short notes and comparisons. Each question carries 20 marks, with subparts where specified. The assignment contributes 30% to the final assessment, and the stated pass mark is 50%.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Discuss attitude measurement scales and illustrate their use with examples. |
| Q2 | 10+10 | Explain research problems and the considerations for choosing one, then discuss the selection of a suitable scaling technique and related issues. |
| Q3 | 4x5 | Comment on how literature reviews identify research gaps, research designs guide a study, pilot studies prepare for larger projects, and clear reasoning and organisation support report quality. |
| Q4 | 4x5 | Write short notes on comparative research, report structure, time-series components and the characteristics of binomial distribution. |
| Q5 | 4x5 | Compare observation with experiment, schedules with questionnaires, census with sampling, and research problems with research questions. |
This is a summary of each question. Download the official PDF above for the exact questions and word limits.
How to write and submit it
- Attempt all five questions.
- Read the assignment instructions in the Programme Guide before starting.
- Submit the assignment to the Coordinator of your Study Centre.
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