This document discusses research methods and ethics in engineering. It defines research and its significance, lists the objectives and types of engineering research such as quantitative, qualitative and examples of each. It also addresses formulating hypotheses, research problems, the consequences of unethical research behavior, five principles of research ethics, plagiarism detection methods, and the differences between basic and applied research in engineering.
This document discusses research methods and ethics in engineering. It defines research and its significance, lists the objectives and types of engineering research such as quantitative, qualitative and examples of each. It also addresses formulating hypotheses, research problems, the consequences of unethical research behavior, five principles of research ethics, plagiarism detection methods, and the differences between basic and applied research in engineering.
This document discusses research methods and ethics in engineering. It defines research and its significance, lists the objectives and types of engineering research such as quantitative, qualitative and examples of each. It also addresses formulating hypotheses, research problems, the consequences of unethical research behavior, five principles of research ethics, plagiarism detection methods, and the differences between basic and applied research in engineering.
1.Define research and explain its significance in the field of engineering.
2. List and elaborate on the main objectives of engineering research.
3.Differentiate between quantitative and qualitative research methods in engineering.
Give examples of situations where each method is most appropriate
4.Briefly discuss the ethical considerations that researchers in engineering should be
mindful of during the research process.
5.List and briefly explain the types of engineering research with a suitable example for each type.
6. List the characteristics of good research problem
7.What is hypothesis? What is the significance of formulating the hypothesis in research
work 8How do you go about formulating research problem? How do you organize your research work
9.Discuss the potential consequences of unethical behavior in engineering research and
its impact on society. 10.Explain five principles of research ethics. 11. What are the various methods for detecting plagiarism 12. Discuss the key differences between basic research and applied research in the context of engineering.