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FAT QP - Fall 2023-24 - RES701-Research Methodology

The document provides detailed information for the Regular Final Assessment Test (FAT) for the course Research Methodology (RES701) scheduled for Fall 2023-24. It includes instructions for question paper setters, a list of questions covering various research topics, and guidelines for maintaining confidentiality and integrity in the examination process. The paper consists of 10 questions with a total of 100 marks, addressing key concepts in research methodology and ethical considerations.

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FAT QP - Fall 2023-24 - RES701-Research Methodology

The document provides detailed information for the Regular Final Assessment Test (FAT) for the course Research Methodology (RES701) scheduled for Fall 2023-24. It includes instructions for question paper setters, a list of questions covering various research topics, and guidelines for maintaining confidentiality and integrity in the examination process. The paper consists of 10 questions with a total of 100 marks, addressing key concepts in research methodology and ethical considerations.

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Question Paper Setter Information

Name of Examination Regular Final Assessment Test (FAT), Fall 2023-24, (Nov 2023)

Slot: C1+TC!+TCC! Class Number (s): VL2023240108388

Course Code: RES701 Course Title: Research Methodology

Emp. No: 20169 Faculty Name: Dr. B. K. Tripathy School: SCORE

Contact No. 9489343018 Email: [email protected]

General Instructions (if any):


Unit / Difficulty
Q. Sub-
Part Question Text Marks Module CO BL Level
No. division
No. E/A/T
A Answer all questions : Total Marks for the section: 100

1. Define a research method. State the 10 1 1 BL-2 E


characteristics basing upon which a research
method is selected. State and explain the
different types of research methods with an
example under each type.

2. What are critical reviews? Mention some tips 10 2 1 BL-2 E


to perform critical reviews. Explain how the
gap areas in research are found out. State
where the gap areas are located. Explain how
web can be used as a source for critical
review.

3. Write short notes on: 10 3 2 BL-3 E


(a) Causations and experimental design
(b) Causal relationship establishment
(c) Essentials of research design
(d) Needs of research design
4. (a) What are the different data collection 10 4 2 BL-2 A
methods? Provide a comparison table for these
data collection methods with respect to when
to use these methods and how to collect the
data following these methods. You can use a
table to provide this information. (6 marks)
(b) What is data sampling? Describe all the
sampling methods. (4 marks)

5. What is an event? Give the definition of 10 5 1 BL-2 A


probability of an event. Specify its properties.
Write the details of the two major classes of
probability distributions. Discuss in detail the
Binomial distribution and the Normal
distribution. Your discussion should include
their definitions and properties.

6. Using four valued logic and the algebraic 10 6 4 BL-3 T


formulae for the logistic connectives evaluate

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the truth values of the expression

7. Explain the different components of a rule based 10 6 5 BL-4 T


system in detail. Discuss four conflict resolution
policies with examples. Explain how the status of a
rule based system changes with firing of some
rules. Use some examples to explain this.

8. Model the following in the form of an 10 6 5 BL-4 T


optimization problem:
A cane is to be constructed from a sheet of tin

height h. The cane after construction should a


capacity of a minimum of 30 litres. The
parameters have minimum and maximum
values.
Represent the parameters in the form of bits of
size 7 each and explain the concept of
selection with a population size of 6.
9. State and elaborate ethical issues in research 10 7 2 BL-1 E
publications. Give examples to support your
explanations and support with examples/data
wherever applicable.

10. What are the different types of research 10 8 6 BL-2 A


reports? Explain each one of these with
examples. By taking any specific research
topic (of your interest) outline the structure of
a research report on it of any one type.

Additional Questions:
1.

2.

Guidelines for the preparation of question paper

Ensure that you have followed the approved syllabus.


Set the question paper for the full syllabus covering all the units uniformly.
Use the given template for the preparation of the question paper. If needed add sections by copying rows from the
template.
General Instructions indicate the instruction for the whole of the question paper.
Specific instructions can also be given for each section.
Give the do not break continuity when going to the next section.
.

Module NO.: Type the Module Number as given in the syllabus like 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
CO: Fill-up appropriate COS (Course Outcomes) for each question as it is vital for further marks analysis.
BL -4 (BL1- Remember, BL2- Understand, BL3- Apply, BL4- Analyse)
Difficulty Level: Easiness of the question in the grade Easy/ Average/Tough (HOT) or E/A/T. The recommended
proportion of the questions should be 25%:50%:25% respectively to ensure the normal distribution.

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HOTS: High Order Thinking Skills
type should be to a minimum 50% of the total marks.
Additional questions can be optionally given for each Unit so that in case of rejection of a question, alternatives can be
used.
A detailed explicit key is mandatory along with question paper. Without the key, question paper will not be accepted.
The same will be made accessible to students immediately after the completion of examination for reference and possible
reevaluation.
If your relative is appearing for this examination, please decline the offer and return the documents.
All paper setters are requested to keep their appointments strictly confidential.
The Question paper should be such that a candidate of decided ability and good preparation in that course can reasonably
be expected to answer completely within the allotted time.
Ensure that the questions are not used in previous examinations or anywhere else like model question paper.
Ensure that the questions are balanced in terms of syllabus coverage, marks and time taken to answer each question.
The detailed answers for all the questions are to be given in the key (scheme of valuation) in softcopy either as Word/
pdf/ scanned images (TIF/JPG/PNG).
Follow the time schedule since many follow up activities like moderation, formatting, printing out the question paper rely
on your punctuality.
UNDERTAKING

1. I hereby certify that the question paper was typed by me and I have not retained any copy of the same in any form.
2. I hereby certify that I have taken sufficient care to destroy the draft copy used and have deleted the relevant files from
my computer taking care to ensure it is not retrievable by any means.
3. I hereby certify that I have taken utmost care to maintain confidentiality.
4. I am certifying that none of my relatives are either studying for or appearing for the examination for which the
question paper has been set by me.
5. Any temporary storage is completely protected with passwords. Also, no hard copy was retained with me.

B. K. TRIPATHY, 20169

Date: 24.10.2023 Signature of Paper Setter/s/ Moderator/s & Emp ID

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