Reg, No. ‘[Link]. (Working Professionals) DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2024 Fifth Semester 20PGNSS1J - RESEARCH METHODOLOGY (SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY) (For the candidates admitted from the academic year 2021 - 2022 to 2023 - 2024) Time: 3 hours Max, Marks: 100 PART- A (10 X 2=20 Marks) Marks BL CO PO Answer ALL Questions 1. Explain the meaning of scientific enquiry. A oe 2. Distinguish between pure research and applied research. 2212 3. Mention any two dangers of plagiarism. 20221 4, What is meant by intellectual property rights? arth! 2 2 5. State the merits of poster presentation. 20231 6. Mention the components of a research report. 2434 7. Define: (i) Two tailed (ii) One tailed 2 242 8. Write any two application of x distribution, zor 42 9. Define World Wide Web. 20254 10. What is meant by case studies? 2152 PART- B (5 X 16= 80 Marks) Marks BL CO PO ‘Answer ALL Questions 11 a. Write a detailed account of the types of research and the objectives of research. writ [Link] the steps involved in the formulation enemas and testing the same. wri 12 a. Write a critical account of plagiarism and tools to avoid plagiarism. woaad (OR) wo122 b. Write an explanatory note on the following: {i) Literature Review Gi) Computation of Impact Factor [Link] the steps involved in the submission of research article for its publication in "© 2 31 reputed journals. (OR) [Link] the essential features of oral presentation and poster presentation. Also © 2 3 2 ‘examine their merits. Page 1 of2 ‘13DFS20PGNSSII14 a. The following data are per hectare yield for three varieties of wheat, each grown in four ©! ¢ 2 plots. Using one way ANOVA table test whether there is a significant difference between the average yields in the 3 varieties of wheat. Variety of wheat Plots of Land |} —,—Varietr z i 6 3 3 2 7 3 a 3 3 3 3 4 3 7 4 (OR) [Link] the coefficient of correlation between industrial production and export using the © 1 4 1 following data Production | 35 36 38 39 ao | o @ Export 35 3 | 37) 8 a | 8 “4 15 [Link] the case note on the following : (i) Research article preparation (ii) Research © 1 5 1 report writing. (iii) Oral defence. [Link] in detail the ethical and moral issues involved in Case studies. Page 2 0f2 (OR) wois2 13DFS20PGNSSISLL TTT TTT M. Tech. (PT) DEGREE EXAMINATION, JUNE 2024 Fifth Semester 20PGNSS1J - RESEARCH METHODOLOGY (SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY) (For the candidates admitted during the academic year 2020~ 2021 onwards) (Statistical table to be provided) Time: Three Hours Max. Marks: Answer ALL Questions PART — A (10 x 2 = 20 Marks) a 1, What do you mean by critical thinking? 2 ! 2, State the objectives of research. za 3. What do you mean by copy right laws? 2022 4, State meta-analysis and its importance. z 42 5, State the merits of poster presentation. 213 aes > ‘Comment on elements of style 7. Define (i) Null hypothesis (ii) altemate 2 2 ¢ hypothesis. 8. Define critical region por 9. State regression lines. zor 2025 10. What do you mean by plagiarism? PART —B (5 x 16 = 80 Marks) Mats BL 00 11.a. Discuss the steps involved in the formulationof 16 7 | hypothesis and testing the same (OR) Page of 3 22JAS-20PGNSSLI 100b. Discuss in detail the different steps to be followed in designing of questionnaire. 12a, Examine the steps involved in literature review. (OR) b. Write an explanatory note on the following: (Intellectual property rights (ii) Meta analysis (iii) Online database (iv) Impact factor 13.a. Describe the stages involved in the submission of research article for its publication in reputed journals. (OR). b. Discuss in detail the aspects to be considered by a researcher in thesis writing, 14.a, Marks obtained by 10 students in mathematics (X) and statistics (Y) are piven below. x |60 [34 |40 ]50 |45|40 [22/43 2.64 y 75/32/33 |40 |45 [33 |12 |30 [34/51 Find the two regression lines. Also find y when x=55. (OR) b. Two horses A and B were tested according to the time (in seconds) to run a particular track with the followin; 33 [29 [34] 2729 Test whether the two horses have the same running capacity using F test Page 2 of 3 16 16 16 22JA5-20PGNSSII15.a, Write a critical note on the following: (Oral presentation (ii) Oral communication skills (OR) b, The following data are per hectare field for three varieties of wheat, each grown in four plots. Using one way ANOVA table test whether there is a significant difference between the average fields in the 3 varieties of wheat. an, Plots of land Page 3 0f 3 | Variety of whe A |B. 5 5 3 3 heat Te 5 | 3 4 4 22JAS-20PGNSSLST T TTI bee TTT) M. Tech. (PT) DEGREE EXAMINATION, JANUARY 2024 Fifth Semester 20PGNS51J ~ RESEARCH METHODOLOGY (SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY) (For the candidates admitted during the academic year 2020 ~ 2021 onwards) (Gtatistcal table to be provided) ‘Time: Three Hours Max. Marks: 100 Answer ALL Questions PART ~ A (10 x 2 = 20 Marks) 1. Mention the meaning of scientific enquiry. zor 2. Distinguish between pure research and applied 7 7 ' 7 research. 3. What do you meant by online databases? 2 220 1 4, Comment on patent rights. zo1a ot 5. What is oral presentation? z 13 4 6. Mention the components of a research report. 7? 3 7. Define (i) Type I error (ii) Type Il error. 224 1 8. Define level of significance. 2 1 4 2 9. State correlation coefficient. zpors od 10, Write a note on world wide web. 2 25 1 PART - B (5 x 16 = 80 Marks) Maia BL co FO 11a, Write a detailed account of the types of "© 1 research and the objectives of research. (OR) Page 1 of 3 O6FS-20PGNSSISb. Explain the various steps involved in scientific ¥ 2 1 enquiry. 12.a. What is meant by impact factor? Explain the © ' 2 steps to calculate the impact factor. (OR) b. Write a critical account of the following: (i) Literature review (ii) Citation indices (iii) Ethical and moral issues in research ww o2 2 13.a, Give a detailed account of the steps to be 2 3 followed in the submission of research proposals for funding agencies. (OR) b. Examine the essential features of oral '§ 2? 3 presentation and poster presentation, Also examine their merits. 14a. Find the coefficient of correlation between industrial production and export using the following data. (Production: [55 |56]58]59 |60 [60 [62 (Export: [3538/37/39 /44 43/44 (OR) b. The time taken by workers in performing ajob "© 2 4 of method I and method IT given below. [Method 1: |20 | 16 |26 |27 23 |22 | (Method II: (27 33 |42 [35 [32 [34 Do the data show that the variances of time distribution form population from which these samples are drawn do not differ significantly using F test. 38) Page 2 of 3 063FS-20PGNSSLI15.a, Write an explanatory note on the following: 12 () Research acritical preparation (ii) Research report writing (iii) Oral defence (oR) b. Four doctors each test four treatments fora 1 2 certain disease and observe the number of days each patient takes to recover. The results are as follows (recovery time in days). Discuss the difference between doctors and treatments. Doctor | Treatment 122 [3 4 A 10/14/19 |20 B 1115 |17|21 Cc so 9/12/16 |19 D__[g [13/17|20) eee Page of 3 O6IFS-20PGNSSI=] TTTTT TIT ITT M. Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER 2024 Second Semester 20GNS502I ~- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY (SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY) or the candidates admitted during the academic year 2020 ~ 2021 onwards) Time: Three Hours ‘Max. Marks: 100 Answer ALL Questions PART ~ A (10 x 2 = 20 Marks) nam 1 1. State the significance of problem statements in ? 1 1! research. 2. With example, compare critical and creative thinking, 3, State the steps involved in literature review. 4, Write briefly how patent can secure ones invention. 5. Draw a typical poster structure with necessary components pertaining to your research problem/project 6. What do you mean by referencing style? Also 2 ! 3 1 cite few tools used for referencing in todays research forum. 7. Explain how correlation and regression analysis can be connected with your research. 8. With an example, explain how X? test can be 7 applied for a research problem. Page 1of3 30NF220GNS502I9. What is meant by decision support system? 10. Name few online platforms to access thesis and literatures. PART - B (5 x 16 = 80 Marks) ll.a. Consider your area of research, discuss in detail the sequence of research findings from problem formulation to results extraction. (OR) b. With relevant examples, discuss in detail the types of research. Also, map your research problem and justify the category it belongs to. 12.a.i, Discuss the impact of research metrics on the quality of today’s research. ii, Explain h-index, i-10, JCR and g-index. (OR) b. Discuss in detail the types of Indian IPR and write in detail the procedure to file patent. 13a, What are the necessary components of a proposal? Structure a proposal considering your area of research. (OR) b. With relevant examples, explain the conference presentation types in detail. 14.2, Considering you own descriptive, explain how normal distributions can help in research findings. (OR) Page20f3 Marks 6 16 6 16 aL co 30NF220GNSS025b. With relevant example, illustrate randomized "© 2 4 block design and explain its application in research studies. 15.a, Describe in detail with relevant examples, how © ? 5 artificial intelligence play a role in the field of your research interest. (OR) b. Elaborate the following: () Influence of machine leaning tools in research (ii) Impact of simulation tools in research. findings relate your experience in * solving complex problems using simulation tool. teee Page 3 of 3 30NF220GNSS02| Rex No, lL | | ] ] LI M. Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2024 Second Semester 20GN$502J ~ RESEARCH METHODOLOGY ( SCIENCE AND Time: ae N Page 1 of 2 : Three Hours . Differentiate thinking. Describe about hypothesis testing, Write a short note on geographical indication. List out the importance of literature search, Write a short note on identification of funding agencies. Classify the types of referencing style. List out the types of sampling. ‘What are the types of forecasting methods? Briefly write about case study. Serna Write a short note on applications of AL in education. TECHNOLOGY) Answer ALL Questions PART — A (10 x 2 = 20 Marks) ical thinking and creati (For the candidates admitted during the academic year 2020-2021 onwards) Max. Marks: 25MF2-206NS8029 100PART —B (5 x 16 = 80 Marks) === La. Explain in detail about motivation and '© ? | objectives of research. (OR) b. Describe in detail about the methods of "© 4 ! scientific enquiry. 12a, Describe in detail about impact factor. Explain "© 5 ? in detail about the process of impact factor calculation, (OR) b. Explain in detail about the process of patent "© 5 ? application and discuss about patent infringement. 13.a, Describe about research report writing, wos 3 (OR) b. Explain in detail about thesis writing, wos 3 14a. Explain in detail about correlation and © regression analysis with suitable example. (OR) b. Discuss in detail about Chi-Square test and its application in research with a suitable example, 15.a, Describe in detail about the critical features in "6 5 5 organizing a thesis. (OR) b. Discuss in detail about the steps formulated in "© 5 $ the conduct of simulation studies with the help of a flow chart, tees Page 2 of? 25MF2-20GNS802)M. Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2023 Second Semester 20GNS502J - RESEARCH METHODOLOGY (SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY) (For the candidates admitted during the academic year 2020~ 2021 onwards) Time: Three Hours Max. Marks: 100 Answer ALL Questions 0 PART — A (10 x 2 = 20 Marks) Nalg B00 1. Comment on the role of stake holders in your? |! research. 2. With an example, compare critical thinking with 2 1 ' 1 creative thinking, 3. How does ICT tools influence the research ? 7% 7 1 methodology? Quote an example. 4, Compare copy rights and patent rights. zorat 5. Name few tools for referencing zor3s 6. Consider your own area of research, presenta > 7 3 1 graphical abstract with necessary embodiments. 7. Comment on the role of statistical tools in your 2 ' * 1! area of research. 8. Write short notes on correlation and regression 2 ' * ! analysis. 9. What are the advantages of using simulation ? 1 5 1 tools in research? Page of3 14 A2-206NSS02510. Comment on the adoption of emerging technologies like machine learning in your field of research. PART ~ B (5 x 16 = 80 Marks) 11a, With relevant examples, discuss in detail the difference between applied research and basic research. Correlate your own research problem and justify under which category of research it falls with. (OR) b. Consider your area of research, explain how do you formulate a (Research problem (ii) Research objectives (ii) Methodology Give clear examples for each attributes. 12.a. Discuss in detail how a detailed literature review is carried out and also comment on the significance of identifying the gap in literature. Consider your own area of research. (OR) bi. Explain the various quality measuring tools — citation index, impact factor, h-index, ito index. ii, Explain the stepwise procedure for patenting an innovative product. 13.a, Explain in detail the various attributes of a good research proposal. Assume that the proposal is for your research problem. (OR) Page 2 of 3 14DA2-206NSS02I Marks 16 16b. Describe in detail the typical structure of master. "© 2 3 (01) Ph.D thesis. Also explain the various components in the structure. 14.2, Consider your own domain of research, with relevant examples discuss the significance of various sampling process. (OR) b. Write the procedure and algorithms involved in "© 2 4 employing F-test and Poisson distribution. Relate your area of research. 15.a, Consider your own research problem, write in 2 $ detail the influence of optimization tools. (OR) was b. Write in detail the following: (@ Role of AI tools in your area of research (ii) Significance of + modelling and simulation teen Page3 of 3 14DA2-20GNSS023=] TTTTT TIT ITT M. Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER 2024 Second Semester 20GNS502I ~- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY (SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY) or the candidates admitted during the academic year 2020 ~ 2021 onwards) Time: Three Hours ‘Max. Marks: 100 Answer ALL Questions PART ~ A (10 x 2 = 20 Marks) nam 1 1. State the significance of problem statements in ? 1 1! research. 2. With example, compare critical and creative thinking, 3, State the steps involved in literature review. 4, Write briefly how patent can secure ones invention. 5. Draw a typical poster structure with necessary components pertaining to your research problem/project 6. What do you mean by referencing style? Also 2 ! 3 1 cite few tools used for referencing in todays research forum. 7. Explain how correlation and regression analysis can be connected with your research. 8. With an example, explain how X? test can be 7 applied for a research problem. Page 1of3 30NF220GNS502I9. What is meant by decision support system? 10. Name few online platforms to access thesis and literatures. PART - B (5 x 16 = 80 Marks) ll.a. Consider your area of research, discuss in detail the sequence of research findings from problem formulation to results extraction. (OR) b. With relevant examples, discuss in detail the types of research. Also, map your research problem and justify the category it belongs to. 12.a.i, Discuss the impact of research metrics on the quality of today’s research. ii, Explain h-index, i-10, JCR and g-index. (OR) b. Discuss in detail the types of Indian IPR and write in detail the procedure to file patent. 13a, What are the necessary components of a proposal? Structure a proposal considering your area of research. (OR) b. With relevant examples, explain the conference presentation types in detail. 14.2, Considering you own descriptive, explain how normal distributions can help in research findings. (OR) Page20f3 Marks 6 16 6 16 aL co 30NF220GNSS025b. With relevant example, illustrate randomized "© 2 4 block design and explain its application in research studies. 15.a, Describe in detail with relevant examples, how © ? 5 artificial intelligence play a role in the field of your research interest. (OR) b. Elaborate the following: () Influence of machine leaning tools in research (ii) Impact of simulation tools in research. findings relate your experience in * solving complex problems using simulation tool. teee Page 3 of 3 30NF220GNSS02