M.Sc. (Applied Geology)(Semester IV) (CBCS) Examination, 2017
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Day Date: Saturday, 29-04-2017 Max. Marks: 70
Time: 02.30 PM to 05.00 PM
N.B. Q. no. 1 is compulsory.
Attempt any two questions from Q. no. 3 and 4 and
two questions from Q. no. 6 and 7.
Attempt five questions.
Draw neat and labelled diagrams wherever necessary.
All question carry equal marks.
Q.1 Choose the correct answer: 14
Research related to abstract ideas or concepts is
Empirical research Conceptual research
Quantitative research Qualitative research
Which of the following searches websites by keyword(s)?
Web bugs Search engine
Spyware Portals
is the first step of Research process.
Formulation of a problem Collection of Data
Editing and Coding Selection of a problem
Which of the following is an example of system software?
Fire fox Notepad
Windows98 Avira
Research Report is a format statement of
Research Process Research problem
Data collection Data Editing
RAM is
Non-volatile Secondary storage
Permanent storage Volatile
The original source from which researcher collects information is
Primary Source Secondary Source
Both primary and Secondary None of these
Which of the following is not an internet search engine?
Google Yahoo MSN windows
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A two way systematic conversation between an investigator and
respondent is
observation schedule
interview simulation
10) Which of the following is not an example of secondary storage
device?
Hard disks RAM Magnetic tapes CD
11) In which sample population is divided into different strata and
sample is taken from different strata?
Quota Sampling Snow ball sampling
Stratified sampling Purposive Sampling
12) Which of the following is an Antivirus Software?
Photoshop Norton Yahoo Flash
13) Questionnaire is filled by
Respondent Everybody
Enumerator None of the above
14) Research conducted to find solution for an immediate problem is
Fundamental research Analytical research
Survey Action research
Q.2 Discuss in detail the preparation of research report. 14
Q.3 Define research. Explain the types of research. 14
Q.4 Explain ISBN. Add a note on function and structure of ISBN. 14
Q.5 Write short note on the following: 14
Sampling methods
Application of internet browsing in research
Q.6 Discuss in briefly the following: 14
Difference between research methods and research methodology.
Types of data collection.
Q.7 Explain the following: 14
Citation index.
Design the research project.