BIT 6th Semester
Research Methodology Board Question Paper 2081

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RSM 354-2081 ✡
Tribhuvan University
Institute of Science and Technology
2081
✡
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.

What is research design, and why is it important in research? Also, discuss the key features of a good research design.

2.

What is called review of literature? What is the importance of conducting a literature review in research?

3.

What is questionnaire, and what are the key characteristics of a well-structured questionnaire?

Section B

Attempt any Eight questions

[8x5=40]
4.

What are the characteristics of scientific research methods?

5.

What is research hypothesis? What are the criteria of good research hypothesis?

6.

Discuss the process of identifying and formulating a research question.

7.

How can reference management software like Zotero or Mendeley assist researchers?

8.

Define reliability and validity with an appropriate example for each.

9.

Differentiate descriptive statistics and inferential statistics.

10.

Discuss the methods of presenting data using frequency tables, bar charts, and pie charts.

11.

Prepare a format of an academic research report.

12.

Write short note on
a) Stratified Sampling
b) Plagiarism