M.Sc. (Semester IV) (CBCS) Examination Oct/Nov-2017
Environmental Science
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Day Date: Wednesday, 22-11-2017 Max. Marks: 70
Time: 02.30 PM to 05.00 PM
Instructions: Answer any Five Question.
All Questions carry equal marks.
Question No. 1 is Compulsory.
Attempt any two from Q.No.2, 3 and 4.
Attempt any two from Q.No.5, 6 and 7.
Draw neat and labeled diagrams wherever necessary.
Q.1 Select the answer among the following 14
Research is based upon
Scientific method Scientist
Experiments General Person
Research should be
Objective Reliable
Valid All the above
A conjectural statement of the relationship between the two more variables is
defined as
Hypothesis Regression
Correlation Research design
The survey research are classified under the
Fundamental researches Experimental researches
Both of the above None of the above
Which of the following is not an essential element of report writing?
Research Methodology Conclusion
Reference None of these
Testing hypothesis is a
Inferential statistics Data preparation
Descriptive statistics Data analysis
The quality of a problem is
Clarity Hypothesis oriented
Worth for solution All the above
Which method can be applicable for collecting qualitative data?
Artifacts (Visual)
People
Media products (Textual, Visual and sensory)
All of these
Hypothesis is
A thoughtful statement A temporary solution
A forwarding statement All the above
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10) In group interview there are
One interviewer and one interviewee
More than one interviewer and one interviewee
One interviewer and more than one interviewee
More than one interviewer and more than one interviewee
11) The process of writing a research paper is
Scientific Original
Unscientific Plagiarism
12) Before preparing your research report you consult with
Your Guide Your Predecessor's work
Your Colleague All the above
13) The method that consists of data through observation and experimentation
formulation and testing of hypothesis is called
Empirical method Scientific method
Scientific Information Practical knowledge
14) Information acquired by experience or experimentation is called as
Empirical Scientific
Facts Scientific evidences
Q.2 What do you mean by research? Explain its significance in modern times? 14
Q.3 What is a hypothesis? What characteristics it must possess in order to be a good
hypothesis?
14
Q.4 What do you understand by research report? Describe in detail, the layout of a
research report, covering all relevant points?
14
Q.5 Write a short notes on following: 14
Science and Logic
Empirical Research
Q.6 Write in brief on the following: 14
Literature review
Sampling design and fundamentals
Q.7 Write an account on the following 14
Primary data collection methods.
Search engines for research.