Write a note on the Meiji Restoration in Japan.

Analyse the factors that contributed to the rise of nationalism in China.

Discuss the emergence of the Chinese bourgeoisie as a social force

Write a note on the Boxer Uprising.

Analyse the nature and impact of Taiping Rebellion.

Analyse the factors that helped Japan to embark on the path of rapid economic development after World War II.

Discuss the factors that contributed towards the decline of Tokugawa rule in Japan.

Explain the socio-political conditions of China leading to the emergence of Marxism. How would you explain the success of communism in China?

Analyse the factors that led to the self-strengthening movement in China. Discuss the main features of the movement.

Make distinction between the following: 
 (i) Type I and Type II errors.
 (ii) Research methodology and research methods.
 (iii) Sampling design and statistical design.
 (iv) Pooled cross section data and panel data. 

What is meant by the problem of identification? Explain the conditions for identification.

“OLS is appropriate method for estimating the parameters of Binary dependent variable model”- Comment.

What is the difference between random effects approach and fixed effects approach for estimation of parameters? State the assumptions of fixed effects model.

What are the various assumptions considered for running a multiple regression model? Are these assumptions different from the ones considered under simple regression model?

Distinguish between Logit model and Probit model. Explain with illustration the process involved in estimation of Logit model.

What do you mean by the term ‘Logs’ in the context of economic data? Give an account of the factors contributing to ‘Log effect’. Give illustration in support of your answer

Do you think that Akaike information criterion (AIC) is superior to adjustment  criterion in determining the choice of Model? Give reasons and illustration in support of your answer

A standard error of the estimate is a measure of the accuracy of predictions. Elucidate.

A study shows that there is a correlation between people who are obese and those that have cancer. Does that mean being obese causes cancer?

A study is conducted to find the relationship between city temperature on a single day and the elevation of the city. A random sample of various cities is presented in the following table: (you may solve this using Microsoft Excel)

(i) Find a regression equation for elevation and city temperature on a given day.

(ii) Find the residuals and create a residual plot.

(iii) Use the regression equation to estimate the city temperature for the city situated at an elevation of 5500ft.

(iv) Find the correlation coefficient and coefficient of determination and interpret both.