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Assignment for Research

Methodology Course
Submission : Hardcopy, Individually to office
M301, KIST1
Time : From 3PM-5PM Monday 18th
December, 2017

Any late submission will not be accepted

 Part 1
• Define the term research in your own words.
• Why do you think research inevitable despite
its cost in terms of resources and time
• List and briefly explain three purposes of
research
 Part 2
• Differentiate the following types of research
(a) Descriptive vs. analytical
(b) Qualitative vs. Quantitative
(c) Conceptual vs. Empirical
(d) Fundamental vs. applied
(e) Long term vs. short term
 Part 3
Briefly explain importance of each of the following
stages in research process and how each stage
maybe done to make research successful
(a)Generation of Research idea
(b)Research design
(c)Data collection
(d)Data analysis and interpretation
(e)Publication
 Part 4
• State and differentiate three types of
questionnaires
• State two advantages and disadvantages of
each
• Explain briefly any three ways how to
administer questionnaires. That is how to
reach your audience by stating any
shortcoming and strength of each (if any).
 Part 5
• Why do you think referencing is very
important in publishing your research work?
• State any three common types of referencing
styles in research work and publications
• According to your own judgment and choice,
which one would you prefer and why?
GOOD LUCK
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happy 2018!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!