M.Sc. (Semester IV) (CBCS) Examination Nov/Dec-2018
Applied Geology
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Time: 2½ Hours Max. Marks: 70
Instructions: Answer any five questions.
Question No. 1 is compulsory.
Answer any two questions from Q.No.2, 3 4
Answer any two questions Q.No.5, 6 7.
Draw neat and labeled diagrams wherever necessary.
All questions carry equal marks.
Q.1 Rewrite the sentences by choosing correct answer from given alternatives: 14
The bibliography of a research report
Lists all the books published on the topic
Includes summaries of reference listed in it
Lends credibility to the report and serves as a guide for further research
Is always written in the format prescribed by the American Psychological
Association
Identify the pair that appear in the reverse chronological order of development.
Mainframe and Desktop Tablet and laptop
Desktop and laptop Laptop and tablet
International Standard Serial Number means
ISBN ISSN
p ISSN e ISSN
High level programming language can be converted to machine language
using which of the following:-
Oracle Compiler
Mat lab Assembler
What is a research design?
A way of conducting research that is not grounded in theory
The choice between using qualitative and quantitative methods
The study in which you present research findings
A framework for every stage of collection and analyze data
Which one of the following is a research tool
Graph Illustration
Questionnaire Diagram
Which of the following software's is used to process and analyse quantitative
data
Quark Express SPSS
Quant Chrome SSQN
Use of ICT in research are
e-Book e-Reviews
e-Submission All of the above
Page 2 of 2
SLR-VB-46
Scopus provide search interfaces by
Article title Abstract
Author name All of the above
10) Identify the matching pairs:-
AVI Statistical information XLS PowerPoint presentation
JPEG Photo/ Picture DOC Excel Sheet
11) Research is classified on the basis of and methods.
Purpose Intent
Methodology Techniques
12) The proportions of related items are best shown by a
Line graph Pie chart
Dot plot Histogram
13) Arrange the following units of computer memory in descending order of
magnitude.
Byte, gigabyte bit megabyte, terabyte
Terabyte, gigabyte, megabyte, byte, bit
Gigabyte, terabyte, megabyte, bit, byte
Gigabyte, megabyte, terabyte, byte, bit
Bit, byte, terabyte, megabyte, gigabyte
14) Example for fact finding study is
Pure Research Survey
Action Research Long term Research
Q.2 What is impact factor? How is impact factor and immedician index is calculated 14
Q.3 Explain the sampling method. Which sampling method is best when the
population has several groups and a researcher wants to ensure that each group
is in the sample
14
Q.4 What is search engine? Explain the significance of search engine in research. 14
Q.5 Write briefly the following:- 14
Advantages and disadvantages of secondary data.
ISSN
Q.6 Discuss the following:-
Objectives of research
Purpose and process of literature
14
Q.7 Write short note on the following:-
Difference between questionnaire and scheduled.
Results and discussion