172##CRM - RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

(Common to all Branches)

Question Bank for Research Methodology
 All questions carry equal marks. Each Question carries 20 Marks (5 X 20=100 Marks)
 8 Questions will be asked in the question paper. You have to answer any 5 out of 8 Questions.

Module-1 :Introduction
1. With neat Sketch Explain the Objectives of Research.
2. Explain the steps involved in Research.
Module-2 :Research Problem
1. How to prepare the good research design and plan for successful research? Explain with an example.
2. Describe the following:
a. Sampling techniques b. Sampling error and sample size c.Replication and sampling

Module-3 :Sampling techniques

1. How would you differentiate between simple random sampling and complex random sampling designs? Explain
clearly giving examples.
2. Describe the different methods of scale construction, pointing out the merits and demerits of each.

Module-4: Literature Types& Report Structure

1 With suitable examples explain: Primary sources, Secondary sources and Tertiary sources for literature survey?
2 Explain the various steps of writing of research report in detail.
3 What are various points to be kept in mind while selecting and formulating a research problem?
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(Common to all Branches)

Module-5: Method of data collection

1. What are the various methods of data collection? Discuss in detail along with their advantages and disadvantages?
2. Examine the merits and limitations of the observation method in collecting material. Illustrate your answer with
suitable examples.
3. Clearly explain the difference between collection of data through questionnaires and schedules.

Module-6 :Collection of literature

1. What are benefits in the manual collection of literature from library?
2. Give the list of compiling literature collection software and its advantages?
3. What kinds of literature should a researcher to review and for what purpose? Explain.

Module-7 :Data Analysis

1. a) What are the important steps of data preparation process? Explain in detail.
b) What is the difference between primary and secondary data? Why is it important to obtain secondary data
before primary data?
2. Discuss the following data analysis method with suitable examples.
a) Editing b) Coding c) Transcription d) Tabulation

3. Explain the analysis of data using descriptive statistics method with suitable examples.

Module-8 :Thesis & paper writing

1. Explain the following terms
(a) References, (b) Citations, (c) Impact factor and (d) Manuscript
2. What is mean by hypothesis? ; Explain briefly the writing of hypothesis with suitable examples
3. Explain the term of “Research presentation” elaborately
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