M.Sc. (Semester IV) (CBCS) Examination Nov/Dec-2018
Environmental Science
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Time: 2½ Hours Max. Marks: 70
Instructions: Answer any five questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Question No.1 is compulsory.
Attempt any two from Q. No. 3 and 4.
Attempt any two from Q. No. 6 and 7.
Draw neat and labeled diagram wherever necessary.
Q.1 Rewrite the sentences by choosing correct answer from given alternatives: 14
Research really begins when the researcher experiences
Turmoil Difficulty
Confusion Emotions
In this type of level of measurement, there is no quantitative value as it doesn't
have the characteristics of order, distance and origin. This level of
measurement is
Nominal Ordinal
Interval Ratio
In Hypothesis testing, the level of significance is usually chosen at
100% 95%
10.5% 05%
Which of these could be an example for pure research?
Newton's law and Einstein's theory of relativity
Schrodinger's research definitions
Scientific methods and its applications
Science
The two type of Content Validity are
Construct validity and Predictive validity
Face validity and Sampling validity
Reliability and Non-reliability
Unidimensionality and Linearity
Research is based upon
Scientific method Experiments
Scientist General person
Research should be
Objective Valid
Reliable All the above
A conjectural statement of the relationship between the two or more variables
is defined as
Hypothesis Correlation
Regression Research design
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The survey research are classified under the
Fundamental researches Experimental researches
Both of the above None of the above
10) Which of the following is not an essential element of report writing?
Research methodology Reference
Conclusion None of these
11) Testing hypothesis is a
Inferential statistics Descriptive statistics
Data preparation Data analysis
12) Observable experience in research is also called as
Generalization Unknown phenomena
Casual experience Empirical evidence
13) Stability means
Accurate Broad
Consistency Depth
14) Ethics in a research context refers to "the appropriateness of your behavior in
relation to the rights of those who become the subject of your work, or are
affected by it." This is applicable to you when you are
Respondent Researcher
Reporter Receiver
Q.2 What do you meant research? Illustrate the different types of research and clearly
pointing out the difference between an experiment and a survey.
14
Q.3 What s hypothesis? What characteristics it must possess in order to be a good
research hypothesis?
14
Q.4 Explain the significance of research report and narrate the various components of
research report.
14
Q.5 Write a short note on the following: 14
Research objectives
Science and logic
Q.6 Write a brief with suitable illustration on the following:- 14
Critical literature review
Secondary data
Q.7 Write an account on the following:- 14
Difference between Multi-Disciplinary and Inter-Disciplinary Research.
Internet resources for research.