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Research Process and Methodology Guide

The document outlines a series of assignments related to research methodology, including questions on the research process, research design, hypothesis testing, and the interpretation of research findings. It covers topics such as the distinction between research methods and methodology, types of research, and the significance of research reports. Additionally, it addresses specific statistical tests like t-tests and chi-square tests, along with precautions for researchers in their studies.

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Research Process and Methodology Guide

The document outlines a series of assignments related to research methodology, including questions on the research process, research design, hypothesis testing, and the interpretation of research findings. It covers topics such as the distinction between research methods and methodology, types of research, and the significance of research reports. Additionally, it addresses specific statistical tests like t-tests and chi-square tests, along with precautions for researchers in their studies.

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ASSIGNMENT 1

Ques1) Briefly describe the different steps involved in a research process.

Ques2) Distinguish between Research methods and Research methodology.

Ques3) Describe the different types of research, clearly pointing out the difference between an
experiment and a survey.

Ques4) Write a short note on:

(i) Motivation in research


(ii) Criteria of good research

Ques5) What is research problem? Define the main issues which should receive the attention of the
researchers in formulating the research problem. Give suitable examples to elucidate your
points.

ASSIGNMENT 2
Ques1) Explain the meaning and significance of a Research design.

Ques2) Explain the meaning of the following n context of Research design.

(i) Extraneous variables;


(ii) Confounded relationship;
(iii) Research hypothesis;
(iv) Experimental and Control groups;
(v) Treatments.

Ques3) Describe some of the important research design used in experimental hypothesis-testing
research study
ASSIGNMENT 3
Ques1) Distinguish between the following:

(i) Simple hypothesis and composite hypothesis;


(ii) Null hypothesis and alternative hypothesis;
(iii) One-tailed test and two-tailed test;
(iv) Type-I error and Type II error;
(v) Acceptance region and rejection region;
(vi) Power function and operating characteristic function

Ques2) The procedure of testing hypothesis requires a researchers to adopt several steps. Describe in
brief all such steps.

Ques3) What is a t-test? When it is used and for what purpose(s)? Explain by means of examples.

Ques4) Point out the important limitations of tests of hypotheses. What precaution the researcher must
take while drawing inferences as per the results of the said tests?

Ques5) What id chi-square text? Explain its significance in statistical analysis.

Ques6) Write short notes on the following:

(i) Chi-square as a test of ‘goodness of fit’;


(ii) Precautions in applying Chi-square test.

ASSIGNMENT 4
Ques1) Write a brief note on the ‘task of interpretation’ in the context of research methodology.

Ques2) Describe, in brief, the layout of a research report, covering all relevant points.

Ques3) Explain the significance of a research report and narrate the various steps involved in writing
such a report

Ques4) Describe the precautions that the researcher should take while interpreting his findings.

Ques5) Explain the technique and importance of oral presentations of research findings. Is an only oral
presentation sufficient? If not, why?

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