UNIT No.
I
1. Discuss the significance of formulating hypotheses in research. Provide an example to illustrate
this process.
2. Elaborate on the stages involved in the research process. Why is each stage crucial for the
success of a research study?
3. Compare and contrast deductive and inductive reasoning in hypothesis formulation. Provide
examples to illustrate their application in different research scenarios.
4. Evaluate the impact of technological advancements on research methodology. Discuss how
emerging technologies have influenced hypothesis testing and the overall research process.
5. Discuss the importance of replication studies in validating hypotheses and ensuring the
reproducibility of research findings. Evaluate the challenges associated with conducting
replication studies in different fields of study.
UNIT No. II
1. Explain the characteristics and applications of the normal distribution in real-world scenarios.
Provide examples illustrating its usage.
2. Define static and dynamic models in the context of engineering systems. Provide examples
showcasing their applications in different domains.
3. Given the population distribution:
0-18 years: 2,500 residents
19-40 years: 3,000 residents
41-60 years: 2,000 residents
61+ years: 2,500 residents
Calculate the sample sizes needed for the healthcare accessibility survey using both simple
random sampling and stratified sampling techniques. Discuss the advantages and limitations of
each method in ensuring accurate survey results.
4. For a sample of 10 students, the data on the number of hours spent studying per week (X)
and their corresponding final exam scores (Y) are as follows:
X 5 8 10 12 15 18 20 22 25 28
Y 60 65 68 72 75 78 80 85 88 90
Calculate Pearson's correlation coefficient for the given dataset. Interpret the strength
and direction of the correlation, and discuss what this implies about the relationship
between the number of hours spent studying and final exam scores in the statistics course.
UNIT No. III
1. Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of collecting primary data versus
secondary data in research studies.
2. Consider a dataset obtained from secondary sources representing the annual unemployment
rates (%) in a specific country over the past decade (10 years). The dataset includes the
following unemployment rates:
5.2,4.8,5.5,6.2,6.5,7.1,7.8,7.3,6.9,6.45.2,4.8,5.5,6.2,6.5,7.1,7.8,7.3,6.9,
6.4
Calculate the mean, median, and mode of the unemployment rates over the past
decade.
Plot a line graph representing the trend in unemployment rates over the ten-year
period.
Compute the standard deviation of the unemployment rates. Discuss the variability
in unemployment across the years.
Identify any noticeable patterns or trends in the data and provide insights into the
fluctuations observed.
Using the dataset, determine the year(s) with the highest and lowest
unemployment rates and discuss potential reasons behind these fluctuations.
3. Analyze the validity and reliability concerns associated with data collected through surveys. How
can researchers enhance the validity and reliability of survey data?
4. Calculate the sample size required for a study aiming to estimate the mean income of households in
a city with a 95% confidence level and a 5% margin of error.
5. Suppose you are conducting a survey to gather data on customer satisfaction. Design a
questionnaire with appropriate scales and questions to measure satisfaction levels.
UNIT No. IV
1. Dr. Smith, a researcher in the field of Biology, has published several papers over the
years. The citation counts for Dr. Smith's papers are as follows:
Paper A: 40 citations
Paper B: 25 citations
Paper C: 55 citations
Paper D: 10 citations
Paper E: 75 citations
Paper F: 30 citations
(i) Calculate the impact factor for Dr. Smith's publications using the given citation counts.
Consider a publication window of three years.
(ii) Determine Dr. Smith's H-index based on the citation counts of their publications.
2. Consider a scientific journal that received 500 submissions from researchers over the past
year. Out of these submissions, 100 articles were accepted and published in the journal
during the same period.
Calculate the acceptance rate of the journal for the specified period.
If the journal aims to increase its acceptance rate to 25%, how many more articles
should be accepted in the upcoming year, assuming the number of submissions
remains the same?
3. Create a Gantt chart illustrating the timeline for completing a thesis, incorporating research
phases, data analysis, and writing stages.
4. Consider a scientific journal that received 500 submissions from researchers over the past
year. Out of these submissions, 100 articles were accepted and published in the journal
during the same period.
Calculate the acceptance rate of the journal for the specified period.
If the journal aims to increase its acceptance rate to 25%, how many more articles
should be accepted in the upcoming year, assuming the number of submissions
remains the same?
UNIT No. V
1. Analyze the record-keeping practices for research reviews. Discuss the importance of maintaining
a thorough record of research reviews and its impact on research transparency.
2. Analyze the consequences of plagiarism in academic research. Discuss the effectiveness and
limitations of plagiarism detection tools in preventing and addressing plagiarism.
3. Assess the role of technology in the detection and prevention of plagiarism. Discuss potential
ethical concerns related to the use of plagiarism-detection tools.
4. Discuss the accessibility of online databases and search tools. Evaluate the implications of
restricted access to certain databases for researchers in different regions.
5. Examine the limitations of using citation indices and impact factor as measures of research quality.
Discuss alternative approaches to evaluating scholarly impact.
