Course Code 21MA4001 Duration 3hrs

Course Name RESEARCH METHODOLOGY Max. Marks 100

Q.
Questions CO BL Marks
No.
PART – A (4 X 20 = 80 MARKS)
(Answer all the Questions)
1. a. Discuss the techniques involved in defining a research problem. CO1 U 10
How do you define a research problem? Discuss the points a researcher
b. CO1 U 10
must consider while selecting a research problem.
(OR)
2. Illustrate and describe the research process with a flowchart. CO1 A 20

Explain the need for a Literature Review in a research work. List a few
3. a. CO2 A 10
resources for carrying out a literature survey.
b. Categorize and describe the different research designs. CO2 A 10
(OR)
Enumerate the basic principles of experimental design. Elaborate on the
4. a. CO2 A 10
principles in detail.
b. Define ‘Sample Design’. Discuss the different types of sample designs. CO2 U 10

Articulate the importance of Measure of Central Tendency. Derive the

5. a. CO3 E 10
process of finding mean, median and mode.
Differentiate between Simple Regression Analysis and Multiple
b. Regression Analysis. Explain the application of both techniques with a CO4 C 10
suitable example.
(OR)
A car covered a distance of 80 miles with four different speeds of 10,
20, 30 and 40 miles/hour for the first, second, third and fourth quarter of A 10
6. a. CO5
the distance. Using harmonic mean, find the average speed in
miles/hour.
b. What is a hypothesis? Explain basic concepts concerning the hypothesis. CO5 A 10

Find the range and quartile deviation for the following distribution:
Intervals 5-10 10-15 15-20 20-25 25-30 30-35 35-40
7. CO4 E 20
Frequency 8 15 20 25 13 9 1

(OR)
 With a neat sketch explain the structure of a Project Proposal. Draft a
8. CO5 C 20
model project proposal based on your research work.
PART – B (1 X 20 = 20 MARKS)
COMPULSORY QUESTION
9. a. Discuss the process of patenting and development. CO6 U 10

b. Draw a flowchart and explain the patenting procedure followed in India. CO6 U 10
CO – COURSE OUTCOME BL – BLOOM’S LEVEL

COURSE OUTCOMES
CO1 Review the current research based on literature survey.
CO2 Identify a research gap, define research problem, formulate hypothesis and methodology for research.
CO3 Use various mathematical techniques and statistical tools for research.
CO4 Publish literature review article in a reputed journal.
CO5 Understand the significance of IPR.
CO6 Cognize the role of IPR and the need of patenting.

Assessment Pattern as per Bloom’s Taxonomy

CO / P R U A An E C Total
CO1 - 20 20 - - - 40
CO2 - 10 30 - - - 40
CO3 - - - - 10 - 10
CO4 - - 10 - 20 - 30
CO5 - - 20 - 20 - 40
CO6 - 20 - - - - 20
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Course Code 21MA4001 Duration 3hrs
Max.
Course Name RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 100
Marks

Course Bloom’s
Q. No. Questions Outcome Marks
Level
PART – A(4 X 20= 80 MARKS)
(Answer all the Questions)
1. a. Demonstrate the importance of a research and define ‘Research’. CO1 A 10
b. With a neat flow diagram, describe the process of formulating a CO1 C 10
research problem.
(OR)
2. a. Explain the statement with an example: Research is concerned with U 10
CO1
proper fact finding, analysis and evaluation.
b. List the types of research and differentiate between them. CO2 An 10

3. Classify the different types of variables in Research. Explain the CO2 U 20

importance of each of them with suitable examples.
(OR)
4. a. Enumerate the basic principles of experimental design. Elaborate the A 10
CO2
principles in detail.
b. Summarize the importance of rating scales and relate the different A 10
CO2
types of rating scales to carryout quality research.

5. a. In an entrance exam held for 53 students 26, 18 and 9 of the students E 10

scored 87, 63 and 28 marks respectively. Find the arithmetic mean of CO3
the test marks.
b. Differentiate between Simple Regression Analysis and Multiple
Regression Analysis. Explain the application of both the techniques CO4 C 10
with a suitable example.
(OR)
6. a. Enumerate the characteristics of hypothesis. List them with an E 10
CO5
example.
b. An airplane covered a distance of 800 miles with four different speeds
of 100, 200, 300 and 400 miles/hour for the first, second, third and A 10
CO5
fourth quarter of the distance.
Using harmonic mean, find the average speed in miles/hour.
 7. Find the range and quartile deviation for the following distribution: CO4 E 20
Class 5- 10- 15- 20- 25- 30- 35-
Interval 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
No. of 6 8 17 21 15 11 2
Frequency

(OR)
8. With a neat sketch explain the structure of a Project Proposal. Draft a CO5 C 20
model project proposal based on your research work.

PART – B (1 X 20 = 20 MARKS)
COMPULSORY QUESTION

9. a. Discuss the process of patenting and development. CO6 U 10

b. Draw a flowchart and explain the patenting procedure followed in CO6 U 10
India.

COURSE OUTCOMES
CO1 Review the current research based on literature survey.
CO2 Identify a research gap, define research problem, formulate hypothesis and methodology for
research.
CO3 Use various mathematical techniques and statistical tools for research.
CO4 Publish literature review article in a reputed journal.
CO5 Understand the significance of IPR.
CO6 Cognize the role of IPR and the need of patenting.

Assessment Pattern as per Bloom’s Taxonomy

CO / Remember Understand Apply Analyze Evaluate Create Total
P
CO1 0 10 10 0 0 10 30
CO2 0 10 20 20 0 0 50
CO3 0 0 0 0 10 0 10
CO4 0 0 0 0 20 10 30
CO5 0 0 10 0 10 20 40
CO6 0 20 0 0 0 0 20
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 Reg. No. _____________

End Semester Examination – June – 2022

Code : 21MA4001 Duration : 3hrs

Sub. Name : RESEARCH METHODOLOGY Max. Marks : 100
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS (5 X 20 = 100 Marks)
Course
Q. Sub
Questions Outcome Marks
No. Div.
/ Pattern
With a neat flow diagram, describe the process of formulating a
a. CO1 / A 10
research problem.
1.
Articulate the process you adopted for identifying your research
b. CO1 / C 10
problem.
(OR)
a. List the types of research and differentiate between them. CO1 / U 10
2. Discuss the criteria for selecting a problem based on your
b. CO2 / An 10
experience.

Explain the need for a Literature Review in a research work. List a

a. CO2 / U 10
3. few resources for carrying out a literature survey.
b. Categorize the research design and elaborate each case in detail. CO2 / An 10
(OR)
Enumerate the basic principles of experimental design. Elaborate the
a. CO2 / A 10
principles in detail.
4.
Classify the types of sampling technique. Describe the implications
b. CO2 / A 10
of sampling

Articulate the importance of Measure of Central Tendency. Derive

5. a. CO3 / E 10
the process of finding mean, median and mode.
Differentiate between Simple Regression Analysis and Multiple
b. Regression Analysis. Explain the application of both the techniques CO4 / C 10
with a suitable example.
(OR)
Enumerate the characteristics of hypothesis. List them with an
a. CO5 / E 10
6. example.
b. Describe the basic concept of testing of hypothesis. CO5 / A 10

Find the range and quartile deviation for the following distribution:
Class Interval 5- 10- 15- 20- 25- 30- 35-
7. 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 CO4 / E 20
No.of 6 8 17 21 15 11 2
Frequency
(OR)
With a neat sketch explain the structure of a Project Proposal. Draft
8. CO5 / C 20
a model project proposal based on your research work.
 Compulsory:

Mention the importance of acquiring an IP. List the different types of

a. CO6 / U 10
IPs in the country.
9.
Draw a flowchart and explain the patenting procedure followed in
b. CO6 / U 10
India.

COURSE OUTCOMES
CO1 Review the current research based on literature survey
CO2 Identify a research gap, define research problem, formulate hypothesis and methodology for
research
CO3 Use various mathematical techniques and statistical tools for research
CO4 Publish literature review article in a reputed journal
CO5 Understand the significance of IPR
CO6 Cognize the role of IPR and the need of patenting

Assessment Pattern as per Bloom’s Taxonomy

CO / Remember Understand Apply Analyze Evaluate Create Total
P
CO1 0 10 10 0 0 10 30
CO2 0 10 20 20 0 0 50
CO3 0 0 0 0 10 0 10
CO4 0 0 0 0 20 10 30
CO5 0 0 10 0 10 20 40
CO6 0 20 0 0 0 0 20
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