Tribhuwan University

Institute of Science and Technology

2080

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.
Define research problems, research questions, research objectives and research hypotheses. Explain how they are interrelated.[10]
2.
List different formats of citation and referencing. Discuss, in brief, American Psychological Assicuan (APA) format of citation and referencing for books, reports and Journal articles with two examples.[10]
3.
What is primary data? Explain different methods of collecting primary data.[10]
Section B

Short Answers Questions

Attempt any Eight questions.
[8*5=40]
4.
What is stratified sampling? Discuss the condition under which stratified sampling is more suitable than simple random sampling. [5]
5.
Define reliability and describe different methods of estimating reliability of a measuring scale. [5]
6.
Differentiate between sampling error and non-sampling error. [5]
7.
What is a case study? Discuss the limitations of a case study. [5]
8.
What is called a research report? Describe the format of an academic research report. [5]
9.
Explain research hypotheses and their sources. [5]
10.
Discuss the importance of literature reviews. [5]
11.
Describe different graphical methods of data presentation. [5]
12.
Write a short note on the following a. Sampling Frame b. Non-probability sampling [5]