Research Methodology — DU B. Sc. (Hons) Electronics Previous Year Question Papers

Q.1 (a) Differentiate between Applied research and fundamental research. (b) List any three Artificial intelligence (AI) tools which are specifically designed for carrying our literature review in research. (c) (d) (e) What is the difference between a Journal Impact Factor and an h-index? Define sampling? What is the significance of sampling in the context of research? List any two measures of central tendency and a measure of variation for a given data set. (f) How can one avoid ethical problems in academic writing? Name any 2 softwares used to check Plagiarism. Q.2 (a) (b) (c) What are the steps involved in a research process? Explain each step briefly. What considerations should a researcher keep in mind while formulating a research question? List any four purpose for carrying out research What are the differences between a reference and a bibliography? Illustrate using an example. Q.3 (a) (b) (c) Q.4 Assume that you are researching on "The Impact of Social Media on Adolescent Mental Health." Develop a detailed search strategy, including keywords, databases, inclusion/exclusion criteria, and how you would synthesize your findings. Define research gap. Discuss the steps involved in conducting literature review. What is peer review? Why is it important to use peer-reviewed sources in a literature review? Compare the Journal Impact Factor (JIF) and the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR). Discuss their respective method for calculation, advantages, and limitations. What are predatory Journals? What are the checklists to avoid publishing in such Differentiate between a utility patent and a design patent. Give an example of each. Define a patent. What are the key requirements for an invention to be patentable? (6) Define a “monograph” in the context of academic publishing. What are e-books? Describe any 3 commonly used referencing styles in academic writing with an example in each case. (6) What are different types of Hypothesis? List any three methods used for hypothesis testing. Explain any four methods for data collection in research. What is the difference between Data Processing and Data Analysis? Name two types of Probability Sampling methods. (6) What are the key components of a standard Scientific research paper? Differentiate between ANOVA and Chi-Square test. If you run an ANOVA and get a significant result (p < 0.05), what does it indicates? What is plagiarism? What are the consequences of plagiarism and use of unethical means in academic publishing?