BIT 6th Semester
Research Methodology Board Question Paper 2079

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RSM 354-2079 ✡
Tribhuvan University
Institute of Science and Technology
2079
✡
Bachelor Level/Third Year/Sixth Semester/Science
Bachelors in Information Technology (RSM 354)
(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 Answer Questions
Attempt any Two question.
[2x10=20]
1.

Define research problems, research questions, research objectives and research hypotheses. Explain how they are interrelated.

2.

List different formats of citation and referencing. Discuss, in brief, American Psychological Associan (APA) format of citation and referencing for books, reports and Journal articles with two examples.

3.

What is primary data? Explain different methods of collecting primary data.

Section B

Attempt any Eight questions

[8x5=40]
4.

What is stratified sampling? Discuss the condition under which stratified sampling is more suitable than simple random sampling.

5.

Define reliability and describe different methods of estimating reliability of a measuring scale.

6.

Differentiate between samping error and non-sampling error.

7.

What is a case study? Discuss the limitations of a case study.

8.

What is called a research report? Describe the format of an academic research report.

9.

Explain research hypotheses and their sources.

10.

Discuss the importance of literature reviews.

11.

Describe different graphical methods of data presentation.

12.

Write a short note on the following
a. Sampling Frame
b. Non-probability sampling