Question bank for research methodology for AY 25-26 TY IE

 

Question Bank – Research Methodology (Unit:1 and 2 Introduction to Research & Research Design, Sampling)

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2 Marks Questions (Remembering / Understanding)

1. Define Research.

2. State any two objectives of research.

3. Mention two features of good research.

4. What is a research problem?

5. Define Literature Review.

6. State any two sources of Literature Review.

7. Write the meaning of Research Design.

8. State any two types of research design.

9. Define Hypothesis.

10. State any two probability sampling techniques.

11. Give one example each of qualitative and quantitative research.

12. What is meant by scaling in research?

13. Write two characteristics of a good hypothesis.

14. What is sample size determination?

15. Differentiate between probability and non-probability sampling (any two points).

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5 Marks Questions (Understanding / Applying)

1. Explain the objectives of research with examples.

2. Distinguish between descriptive and analytical research.

3. Write a short note on applied vs. fundamental research.

4. Explain the steps in the research process.

5. Discuss the criteria of good research.

6. Explain the importance and purpose of Literature Review.

7. Describe the exploratory and causal research design.

8. Write a short note on the types of hypothesis.

9. Explain the different measurement tools used in research.

10. Discuss any two probability and two non-probability sampling techniques.

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10 Marks Questions (Analyzing / Evaluating / Creating)

1. “Research is a systematic process of enquiry.” Discuss in detail with stages of the research process.

2. Compare and contrast qualitative and quantitative research with suitable examples.

3. Critically evaluate the criteria of good research.

4. Analyze the challenges in identifying a research problem and suggest solutions.

5. Discuss in detail the purpose, sources, and process of writing a literature review.

6. Explain in detail the types of research designs and their applications in business research.

7. Critically analyze different types of hypotheses and their role in research.

8. Evaluate the importance of sampling in research and discuss different sampling techniques.

9. “Scaling is an essential part of measurement in research.” Explain with types and examples.

10. Design a research plan for studying consumer buying behavior of online grocery shoppers by explaining the research design, hypothesis, sampling, and scaling.