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The document outlines probable questions for a course on Research Methodology, covering key concepts such as the meaning and purposes of research, phases of research, characteristics of good research, and the importance of defining research problems. It also includes questions on research design, sampling methods, data collection techniques, and the components of a research report. Additionally, it addresses statistical analysis methods and citation guidelines.

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Probable Ques_Research Methodology

The document outlines probable questions for a course on Research Methodology, covering key concepts such as the meaning and purposes of research, phases of research, characteristics of good research, and the importance of defining research problems. It also includes questions on research design, sampling methods, data collection techniques, and the components of a research report. Additionally, it addresses statistical analysis methods and citation guidelines.

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Probable Questions

URP 3211: Research Methodology


1. Briefly describe meaning and purposes of research.
2. Write down the major phases of research.
3. What are the characteristics of a good research?
4. Write down the concept of research problem. What are the criteria in the selection of
research problem?
5. What is the necessity of defining research problem? Explain.
6. How to formulate problem statement in a research?
7. Write down the concept of literature review. What are the major purposes of literature
review?
8. What is theoretical and conceptual framework? Write down the concept of research
gap.
9. Compare the concept of “Inductive” and “Deductive” in research.
10. What do you mean by research question and objective?
11. Explain the meaning and significance of research design.
12. How does the case study method differ from the survey method?
13. Write down the importance of hypothesis. Discuss the major types of research
hypothesis.
14. Define “Measurement Scales”. Classify four measurement scales with appropriate
example.
15. Write down the concept and different types of variables in research.
16. Write down the concept of research deign. Critically review case study research design
with its advantages and disadvantage.
17. Write down the concept of sampling. Mention the stages of sampling process.
18. Discuss the different methods/types/techniques of sampling.
19. Describe the determination of sample size.
20. Distinguish between the following: Confidence level and significant level; random
sampling and non-random sampling; Type I error and Type II error.
21. What is “Questionnaire”? Briefly discuss the different types of questions in
“Questionnaire”.
22. Write down the concept of data collection. Discuss briefly different types of data
collection in research.
23. What is “Primary data”? Discuss the methods of collecting primary data with their
advantages and disadvantages.
24. What is “Likert Scale”? How can you use Likert scale in your questionnaire? Explain
with example.
25. Make short notes on i. Focus Group Discussion (FGD) ii. Participatory Rural Appraisal
(PRA) iii. Key Informant Interview (KII) iv. Interview methods v. PRA Tools vi.
SWOT analysis vii. Gantt Chart/Work Plan in research proposal viii. Footnote
26. Briefly describe the quantitative and qualitative data analysis techniques.
27. Write down data presentation techniques in a research report.
28. Write down the different techniques of data interpretation.
29. What is Chi-square test? Explain its significance in statistical analysis.
30. Describe different types of correlation and regression in research.
31. Describe different types of hypothesis testing.
32. Write down the techniques/elements of preparing a good research proposal.
33. Discuss the components of a research report.
34. What points will you keep in mind while preparing a research report? Explain.
35. What do you mean by “Research Abstract”? State the characteristics of a good abstract.
36. Define “Cite” and “Reference Style”. Write down the APA (American Psychological
Association) guidelines for citation and references in any research report with suitable
examples.

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