ACHARYA NAGARJUNA UNIVERSITY

(pre-Ph.D course work in Engineering)

(Common to all branches of Engineering)
Model Paper

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Time:3hours Maximum Marks:100

Answer ALL Questions

All questions carry equal marks

Unit-I

1. What do you mean by research? Explain its significance in modern times.

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2. Describe the different types of research, clearly pointing out the difference between an
experiment and survey.
Unit-II

3. What is a Research Problem? Define the main issues which should receive the attention of the
researcher in formulating the research problem.
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4.Give your understanding of good research design. Is single research design suitable in all
research design? If not, Why?

Unit-III
5. How to identify modeling research? Discuss the steps of modeling and operation research
models.
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6. Define Simulation? Explain the list and types of simulation.

Unit-IV

7. Explain the importance of research report? What are the types of report? Explain them in brief.
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8. Discuss the guideline for reviewing the draft and report format.

Unit-V

9. Explain briefly the various objectives and amendments of patents and trademarks.

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10. Explain the comparative analysis of normative model and descriptive model in ethical
aspects of decision making.