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Research Methodology & Technical Communication (HSS-501) RCS PDF
Research Methodology & Technical Communication (HSS-501) RCS PDF
Instructions to Candidates:
PART-A
1A) People trust their ears less than their eyes. Explain the underlying (04)
idea in this statement in the context of nonverbal behavior during
communication. Also, mention any four basic precautions while
designing a PowerPoint presentation.
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3A) With the help of a normal distribution curve (Gaussian distribution), (06)
explain the concept of 95% confidence level indicating clearly the
acceptance and rejection region. Also, explain the concept of Errors in
Hypothesis testing with an example.
3B) With examples, explain any two methods each in probability sampling (04)
and random sampling.
4B) In a research work, the researcher has referred the following sources (06)
of information for writing a report. Cite the same as references as per
Harvard referencing techniques.
a. Cite an in-text reference (in both formats) for the paragraph from
the journal paper by Carrillo, P. and Chinowsky, P. in 2006, titled
Exploiting knowledge management: the engineering and
construction perspective, relevant pages were 02-10, the paper
was published in the 22 Volume, 1st issue at the ASCE
Management in Engineering Journal.
Although employees play a vital role in ensuring the
successfulness of an organization, the significance of people-
related practices in providing effective KM solutions within
construction firms, particularly in relation to rewards and
encouragement for KM, has received a lack of coverage in the
literature.
b. Also, for the above mentioned research paper, mention how shall
it be written in the Reference section of the article.
c. Book on Management Information system by K.C. Laudon and
J.P. Laudon, published by Pearson Education, New Delhi in the
year 2005.
d. Internet reference, Gartners Hype curve, Retrieved on 28
October, 2012, By Mr. David M. Gartner, Consultant, from
http://www.gartner.com/technology/research/methodologies/hype-
cycle.jsp
PART-B (COMPULSORY)
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