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Register Number
VELALAR COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
(An Autonomous Institution, Affiliated to Anna University, Chennai)
Semester Examinations April May 2017
Regulations-2016
Programme:
ME-CSE
Semester:
2
Max. Marks:
100
Duration
3 Hrs
Course Code Title:
16CPT23
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
(Chi Square, Z Table, T table Distributions Permitted)
Knowledge Levels
K1 Remembering
K3 Applying
K5 Evaluating
K2 Understanding
K4 Analysing
K6 Creating
Part A Answer ALL Questions. 10 x 2 20 Marks
No.
Question
KL
1.
What is primary data collection?
K1
2.
Specify the merits and demerits of observation methods in collecting information.
K1
3.
Define sampling.
K1
4.
List the characteristics of good measurement in research.
K1
5.
Differentiate one tailed and two tailed test.
K2
6.
What is type-I error type-II error in testing of hypothesis?
K1
7.
What is the use of cross tabulation?
K1
8.
Define the term Reliability.
K2
9.
Compare oral report with written report.
K2
10.
Name the guidelines for reviewing the draft of a report.
K1
Part B Answer ALL Questions. 5 x 13 65 Marks
No
Question
Marks
KL
11.
a
Discuss various data collection methods with suitable examples.
13
K2
OR
b
Explain the steps of research process with examples.
13
K2
12.
a
Write short notes on Likert and Q-sort scales with examples.
13
K2
OR
b
What do you mean by "Sample Design"? What points should be taken into consideration by a researcher in sample design for any research project.
13
K2
13.
a
What is testing of hypothesis? Explain how it is useful for illustrating a research problem with two examples.
13
K2
OR
b
The weight of cement bags produced in a cement company follows normal distribution. The quality assistant at the final inspection section of the company feels that the variance of the weight of the cement bags has increased from a specified maximum variance of 0.81 kg which will lead to customer complaints. Hence, he has selected a sample of 10 cement bags and found that the variance of the sample is 0.64 kg. Check the intuition of the quality assistant at a significance level of 0.01.
13
K4
14.
a
Explain the various levels of measurement in research
13
K2
OR
b
Summarize the following
Univariate analysis
ii) Bivariate analysis
7
6
K2
15.
a
Discuss in detail about the logical format for writing a research work.
13
K2
OR
b
Explain in detail about SPSS.
13
K2
Part-C 1 x 15 15 Marks
16
a
Now that, the results of the XII standard examinations have arrived, prepare a questionnaire to determine the choice of courses of the students for their Undergraduate Studies.
15
K3
OR
b
Assume a research topic of your choice and give the complete format of its research report.
15
K3