B.Sc. (Data Science) SEM III 2022 2023 Oct 2023 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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1. Q1 Attempt any three of the following: 15M
   • a. Define research. List different types of research. Explain each with suitable examples
   • b. Distinguish between Reliability and Validity
   • c. What are the characteristics of research? Explain each with illustrations
   • d. Write a note on Hypothesis
   • e. Define Variable? How will you ensure accuracy in measuring a variable? What is the research problem? Explain some sources of Research Problems
2. Q2 Attempt any three of the following: 15M
   • a. Define Write a note on Characteristics of good sample design‘
   • b. What are the various types of sample design?
   • c. Write a note on Methods of Collecting Primary Data‘
   • d. What is scaling? Explain classification of scaling
   • e. What is measurement in research? State the classification of measurement scales
   • f. What are the different types of questionnaires? Explain how to construct questionnaires
3. Q3 Attempt any three of the following: 15M
   • a. What is processing of operations? Explain the classification of processing operations
   • b. Explain the meaning and significance of the concept of “standard error” in sampling analysis
   • c. What is a hypothesis? What characteristics must it possess in order to be a good research
   • d. Explain some problems in processing in detail
   • e. Explain how to determine sample tasks
   • f. List and explain different hypothesis tests
4. Q4 Attempt any three of the following: 15M Write a note on SCOPUS?
   • b. Explain different types of reference management software
   • c. Explain the layout of the research paper
   • d. What is plagiarism? What is the software for detecting plagiarism?
   • e. Write a note on self-plagiarism?
   • f. Define copyright. What are the ethical issues relating to publishing Attempt any three of the following:
   • a. How to think as a researcher?
   • b. Explain the concept of professional standards in the context of ethics in business research
   • c. Explain in brief what are research ethics?
   • d. Explain the concept of E-research
   • e. What are the resources for ethical awareness?
   • f. Explain qualitative research using online personal interviews

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