Ph.D. Course Work Examination June July-2017
ENGINERRING FACULTY (Paper (Common Paper)
Research Methodology Information Communication Technology
Day Date: Tuesday, 27-06-2017 Max. Marks: 100
Time: 11.00 AM to 02.00 PM
Instructions: All questions are compulsory.
Q.1 What is research? Compare basic research, applied research and
action research considering the following points like objectives of the
research, proposal, tools and findings of the research.
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Solve any two questions from the following: 10
What are various methods of linear regression analysis used for
any research problem?
What is impact factor and how it is calculated at international
level?
Explain different ways by which the data can be collected for
research purpose.
Q.2 Explain the significance of research report and narrate the various
steps involved in writing such a report.
10
Solve any two questions from the following: 10
Explain in brief various forms of research publications.
Differentiate between collection of data through questionnaire
and schedule.
While referencing to multivariate analysis list out the possible
analysis processes likely to be used in research.
Q.3 Explain the following terms with respect to processing and analysis
of data:
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Cross tabulation
ii) Discriminate analysis
iii) Coefficient of Contingency
Solve any two questions from the following: 10
State the reasons why sampling is used in the context of
research studies.
How to write a good research plan. What methods are available
which suggest for writing a good research plan?
Explain the meaning of following in context of research design:
Extraneous variables
ii) Confounded relationship
iii) Research hypothesis
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Q.4 Explain how would you work the following statically measures often
used by researchers'
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Coefficient of Skewness
ii) Regression equation of X on Y
iii) Arithmetic average
Solve any two questions from the following: 10
How to decide the sample size in any data analysis problem.
What is the role of Computer in research? How does e-resource
help the researchers in their research work?
What factors needs to be considered by the researchers to select
the research.
Q.5 How are the mathematical models classified, What is mathematical
modeling and simulation and how it is important to researchers?
10
Solve any two questions from the following: 10
What different sources are available to the researchers for
reviewing the literature for his research work?
Define the following terms:
Risk assessment
ii) Reliability
iii) Sustainability and
iv) Uncertainty
List out various agencies at National and International levels
available who help in e-filing patents for the individuals.