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ONLINE EXAMINATION MARCH - 2021

M.E./M.Tech. III SEMESTER EXAM
MA51902/MA54902/MA78902/MA85902: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY & IPR

Time: 90 min] [Max Marks: 40

Note: There are total FIVE questions. Each question carries three subparts. Attempt any two
parts from ‘a’, ‘b’ and ‘c’.

Q.1. (a) Discuss the hierarchy of Research process. (4)

(b) Define research problem. What are the major components of research problem? (4)

(c) How qualitative research differs with quantitative research? Explain with examples. (4)

Q.2. (a) Find the median from the following data: (4)
Expenditure 0-20 20-40 40-60 60-80 80-100
No. of families 14 23 27 21 15

(b) Find the Karl-Pearson’s coefficient of correlation for the following table: (4)
x: 20 16 12 8 4
y: 22 14 4 12 8

(c) A sample of 20 items has mean 42 units and standard deviation 5 units. Test the hypothesis (4)
that it is a random sample from a normal population with mean 45 units. (The tabulated
value at 5% level for 19 d.f. is 2.615).

Q.3. (a) Why literature survey is considered to be the backbone of any research? (4)

(b) What is Impact Factor? Why it is preferred to publish research papers in high impact factor (4)
journals?

(c) Differentiate between references and bibliography by taking suitable examples. (4)

Q.4. (a) Define report witing. Also discuss the significance of report writing. (4)

(b) Discuss the various steps in report writing. (4)

(c) Write a note on Plagiarism. (4)

Q.5. (a) Write short note on different forms of IPR. (4)

(b) What are the inventions which are not patentable? (4)

(c) What are the important parameters to be present in invention for the grant of patent? (4)

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