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Semester

Subject

Year

Tribhuwan University

Institute of Science and Technology

Model

Bachelor Level / Third Year / Sixth Semester / Science

Bachelors in Information Technology (RSM354)

(Research Methodology)

Full Marks: 60

Pass Marks: 24

Time: 3 Hours

Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as for as practicable.

The figures in the margin indicate full marks.

Section A

Long Answers Questions

Attempt any TWO questions.
[2*10=20]
1.
What is called research design? Discuss importance and features of a good research design. [10]
2.
Define different types of random sampling technique. [10]
3.
Discuss under which situations independent t-test and Chi-Square test will be used? Explain with some suitable examples with computer science and information technology related research. [10]
Section B

Short Answers Questions

Attempt any Eight questions.
[8*5=40]
4.
What is scientific research? What are the characteristics of scientific research method? [5]
5.
Define research problem. Describe the methods of problem identification. [5]
6.
Discuss the split half method of estimating reliability. [5]
7.
Explain the term citations and referencing. Discuss the ways of citing and referencing a book with three authors, and journal articles authored by 2 authors and 7 authors according to APA format of 7th edition. [5]
8.
Explain review of literature and its needs in conducting research. [5]
9.
Define dependent variable and independent variables. How can one assess the relationship between dependent variable and independent variables? [5]
10.
What are different ethical issues related to use of data? [5]
11.
What do you mean by plagiarism? Explain the consequences if the research document/paper is having plagiarism. [5]
12.
Write short note on the following a. Estimation of sample size b. Research objectives [5]