DEPT. OF ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATION ENGG.

Gauhati University Institute of Science and Technology

ECE1402: Research Methodology

End Semester Exam, 2021

Full Marks: 50 Time: 2 Hrs

(The paper consists of two parts (A & B). Both the parts are compulsory. All the questions are
to be answered within a word limit of 150.)

(PART A)

QI. Answer the following (any 5): (5*5=25)

1. Explain different types of research with appropriate examples.

2. Explain the steps to develop a Research Proposal.
3. Explain the meaning and significance of Research Design.
4. What is a Hypothesis. Differentiate between Null and Alternative Hypothesis with
appropriate examples.
5. What are the different steps in writing a Technical Report? Explain.
6. Explain different types of sampling design with proper examples.
7. What are Intellectual Property Rights? How does the international community coordinate
IP protection.
8. What are the inventiveness requirements for patents? Explain.

(PART B)

QII. Answer the following (any 5): (5*5=25)

9. “Research is much concerned with proper fact finding, analysis and evaluation.” Do you
agree with this statement? Give reasons in support of your answer.

10. It is often said that there is not a proper link between some of the activities under way in
the world of academics and in industries of our country. Account for this state of affairs
and give suggestions for improvement.

11. “Knowing what data are available often serves to narrow down the problem itself as well
as the technique that might be used.” Explain the underlying idea in this statement in the
context of defining a research problem.

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 12. How does the case study method differ from the survey method? Analyze the merits and
limitations of case study method in sociological research.

13. Explain a simple Linear Regression model. What are dependent and independent
variables.

14. What is the main objective of factor analysis. What are the important methods of factor
analysis. Explain any one.

15. Analyse the following statement: “Bibliography and its importance in context of research
report.”

16. Critically examine the following:

a. “Report writing is more an art that hinges upon practice and experience”.

b. “Interpretation is an art of drawing inferences, depending upon the skill of the

researcher”.

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