M.Sc.(Environmental Sci.) (Sem IV) Examination, 2017
Research Methodology
Day Date: Monday, 24-04-2017 Max. Marks: 70
Time: 02.30 PM to 05.00 PM
N.B. 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
Generally a scientist's observations related to experiment and
testing are based on
Scientific principle House hold rules
Self-imagination Self-experience
Information acquired by experience or experimentation is called
as
Scientific evidences Scientific
Facts Empirical
Which of the following is not a characteristic of a research?
Irrelevant data collection Irrelevant data analysis
Irrelevant conclusion All the above
was the proponent of deductive method.
Aristotle Christian Huygenes
Francis Bacon Issac Newton
The reasoning that uses general principle to predict specific
results is called
Inductive Deductive
Both a and b Hypothetico-deductive
The reasoning that uses specific observations to construct
general principles is
Inductive Deductive
Both a and b Hypothetico-deductive
The control in survey method is requireda)
To a great extent To a less extent
To a normal extent Not at all
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The method that starts with formulation of hypothesis and testing of
hypothesis in sequential steps where deduction applied is
Inductive Deductive
Both a and b Hypothetico-deductive
The ethics in research is not related toa)
Self- interest Scientific method
Reliability Humanity
10)All research process starts with
Hypothesis Experiments to test hypothesis
Observation All of these
11)Each word of a research should be
Justifiable Full of wisdom
Enjoyable Entertaining
12)The method of research report should be
Scientific Personal
Ethical Favorable to globalization
13)The justifiable scientific list of all references is called asa)
Index Bibliography
References Citations
14)Logical reasoning process used in research is important to
Draw inferences b)Make studies
Derive problem statements Frame hypothesis
Q.2 What do you mean by research? Describe the various steps involved
in a research process?
14
Q.3 What is 'Sample Design'? What points should be taken into
consideration by a researcher in developing a sample design for this
research project?
14
Q.4 Explain importance of research report and describe the various steps
involved in writing such a report?
14
Q.5 Write a short note on following: 14
Use of Search engines for research
Literature review and its significance
Q.6 Write in brief on the following: 14
Rephrasing the research problem
Characteristics and Test of Hypothesis
Q.7 Write an account on the following: 14
Source and types of data
Difference between patents and publications