RESEARCH METHODOLOGY- IC610002

UNIT 1: INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

PART A(2 MARKS)
Q.NO QUESTION BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1. What is research, and why is it important in 1 REMEMBER
various fields?
2. Name two types of research commonly used in 1 REMEMBER
academic and professional settings.
3. Briefly explain the key steps involved in the 2 UNDERSTAND
research process.
4. In the context of engineering research, what are 2 UNDERSTAND
the typical objectives researchers aim to achieve?
5. Why is motivation an essential factor in 1 REMEMBER
conducting effective engineering research?
6. Identify two common types of engineering 2 UNDERSTAND
research and provide a brief description of each.
7. What role do research questions play in the 2 UNDERSTAND
formulation of a research problem?
8. Define the term "research problem" in the context 2 UNDERSTAND
of academic or engineering research.
9. Why is it crucial to carefully formulate a research 2 UNDERSTAND
problem before initiating a study?
10. Briefly discuss the significance of research 1 REMEMBER
methodology in the overall research process.
11. What is the purpose of establishing clear 2 UNDERSTAND
objectives in engineering research?
12. How do researchers ensure that their research 2 UNDERSTAND
aligns with the defined objectives?
13. Provide an example of a well-formulated research 1 REMEMBER
question in the field of engineering.
14. Name two factors that may contribute to the 2 UNDERSTAND
success of a research study in engineering.
15. In research, why is it important to continually 2 UNDERSTAND
refine and adjust the research problem as
needed?
PART B(13 MARKS)
1. Define Research Methodology. Explain its 2 UNDERSTAND
significance in the field of engineering research.
2. Differentiate between qualitative and quantitative 2 UNDERSTAND
research. Provide examples of how each type
could be applied in engineering research.
3. Outline the key steps involved in the research 3 APPLY
 process. Discuss why each step is crucial for the
successful completion of a research project.
4. Examine the various types of research in the 3 APPLY
context of engineering. Provide specific examples
for each type and discuss their relevance.
5. Elaborate on the objectives of engineering 3 APPLY
research. How do these objectives guide the
research process and contribute to its success?
6. Discuss the factors that motivate researchers in 3 APPLY
the field of engineering. How do these
motivations influence the quality and direction of
research?
7. Explore the different types of research questions 2 UNDERSTAND
that can be formulated in engineering research.
Provide examples and discuss the importance of
well-formulated research questions.
PART C(15 MARKS)
1. Discuss the types of research in the context of 5 EVALUATE
engineering and Provide specific examples for
each type with it’s relevance.
2. Explain the objectives of engineering research 5 EVALUATE
and also the objectives to guide the research
process and contribute to its success?

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UNIT 2: LITERATURE REVIEW

PART A(2 MARKS)
Q.NO QUESTION BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1. What is the primary purpose of a literature review 1 REMEMBER
in research?
2. Differentiate between new knowledge and 2 UNDERSTAND
existing knowledge in the context of a literature
review.
3. Define the terms "analysis" and "synthesis" as 2 UNDERSTAND
they relate to literature review.
4. Name two common types of publications that are 2 UNDERSTAND
valuable sources for literature review.
5. Identify a popular bibliographic database used in 2 UNDERSTAND
engineering research.
6. What are measures of research impact, and why 1 REMEMBER
are they important in a literature review?
7. Explain the significance of selecting appropriate 1 REMEMBER
keywords in literature review.
8. Define plagiarism and distinguish between 1 REMEMBER
intentional and unintentional plagiarism.
9. List two types of plagiarism commonly found in 2 UNDERSTAND
academic writing.
10. Name a commonly used software for identifying 1 REMEMBER
plagiarism in research papers.
11. What are some techniques to avoid plagiarism in 2 UNDERSTAND
engineering research?
12. Discuss the importance of ethics in the context of 1 REMEMBER
engineering research.
13. How does a literature review contribute to the 2 UNDERSTAND
ethical conduct of research?
14. Explain the role of citations in avoiding plagiarism 1 REMEMBER
and maintaining ethical standards.
15. Briefly describe one ethical consideration specific 1 REMEMBER
to engineering research.
PART B(13 MARKS)
1. How does a literature review contribute to the 3 APPLY
integration of new and existing knowledge in
engineering research?
2. What are the process of analysis and synthesis in 2 UNDERSTAND
engineering research write with it’s an
explanation.
3. Differentiate between various types of 3 APPLY
publications commonly used in engineering
literature reviews.
4. Discuss the significance of bibliographic 2 UNDERSTAND
databases in conducting effective literature
reviews for engineering research
5. What are the measures commonly used to assess 3 APPLY
the impact of research in engineering literature?
6. Define the role of keywords in structuring and 3 APPLY
organizing a literature review in engineering
research.
7. Elaborate on the ethical considerations that 3 APPLY
researchers should uphold in engineering
research literature reviews.
PART C(15 MARKS)
1. What are the various types of publications 5 EVALUATE
commonly used in engineering literature reviews.
2. Explain the process of analysis and synthesis in 5 EVALUATE
the context of a literature review in engineering
research.
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UNIT 3: ANALYSIS AND OPTIMIZATION

PART A(2 MARKS)
Q.NO QUESTION BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1. What is the role of research tools in the context of 2 UNDERSTAND
analysis and optimization in engineering
research?
2. Define one-dimensional statistics and its 2 UNDERSTAND
application in engineering analysis.
3. Explain the concept of two-dimensional statistics 2 UNDERSTAND
and its relevance in engineering research.
4. Differentiate between one-dimensional and two- 2 UNDERSTAND
dimensional statistics in the context of data
analysis.
5. What is multidimensional statistics, and how is it 1 REMEMBER
utilized in engineering optimization?
6. Define optimization methods and provide 2 UNDERSTAND
examples of two-parameter optimization in
engineering.
7. Explain the concept of multi-parameter 1 REMEMBER
optimization and its significance in engineering
research.
8. What is a cost function, and how is it employed in 1 REMEMBER
optimization methods within engineering?
9. Differentiate between one-dimensional and multi- 2 UNDERSTAND
dimensional optimization techniques in
engineering.
10. Define survey research methods and their role in 2 UNDERSTAND
data analysis and optimization in engineering.
11. What is the significance of statistical analysis in 2 UNDERSTAND
survey research within engineering?
12. Explain the types of research tools commonly 1 REMEMBER
employed in engineering data analysis.
13. Define the term "cost function" and its application 2 UNDERSTAND
in optimization methods in engineering.
14. Differentiate between two-parameter and multi- 1 REMEMBER
parameter optimization methods in engineering.
15. What role do optimization methods play in 2 UNDERSTAND
 enhancing the efficiency of engineering
processes?
PART B(13 MARKS)
1. What is the significance of research tools in the 3 APPLY
context of analysis and optimization in
engineering research?
2. Define one-dimensional, two-dimensional, and 3 APPLY
multidimensional statistics, and explain their
relevance in engineering research analysis.
3. Differentiate between two-parameter and multi- 2 UNDERSTAND
parameter optimization methods, highlighting
their applications in engineering research.
4. Explain the concept of cost function in the 3 APPLY
context of optimization methods in engineering
research.
5. What is the role of survey research methods in 2 UNDERSTAND
the analysis and optimization of engineering
research?
6. Define the types of statistical tools commonly 2 UNDERSTAND
used for analysis in engineering research.
7. Explain the various survey research methods 3 APPLY
employed in engineering research, emphasizing
their applications.
PART C(15 MARKS)
1. What is the role of research tools in the context of 5 EVALUATE
analysis and optimization in engineering
research?
2. Explain the difference between two-parameter 5 EVALUATE
and multi-parameter optimization methods with
their applications in engineering research.

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Unit 4 TECHNICALWRITING /PRESENTATION

PART A(2 MARKS)
Q.NO QUESTION BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1. Write an Attributes and Reasons for Technical Writing 2 UNDERSTAND
2. Explain Writing Strategies 1 REMEMBER
3. Write notes on Journal Paper: Structure and 2 UNDERSTAND
Approach
4. What is Language Skills 1 REMEMBER
 5. Explain Writing Style and Editing 1 REMEMBER

6. Write any 2 Rules of Mathematical Writing 2 UNDERSTAND

7. What is Attributions and Citations 2 UNDERSTAND

8. Define Acknowledgments 2 UNDERSTAND

9. Define Patents 2 UNDERSTAND

10. Differentiate the technical writing and journal 2 UNDERSTAND

paper
11. Explain the structure of journal paper 1 REMEMBER
12. Explain the writing style of journal paper 1 REMEMBER
13. Explain about mathematical writing 2 UNDERSTAND
14. Explain the types of technical writing 1 REMEMBER
15. Describe the term Acknowledgments 2 UNDERSTAND
PART B(13 MARKS)
1. Explain briefly about technical writing 3 APPLY
2. Explain technical writing-attributes and writing 2 UNDERSTAND
strategies
3. Explain the journal paper-structure and approach 3 APPLY
4. Write the rules of Mathematical Writing 2 UNDERSTAND
5. Explain the Writing Style and editing of journal 3
paper
6. Briefly explain about Attributions and Citations 2 UNDERSTAND

7. Explain briefly about patents 2 UNDERSTAND

PART C(15 MARKS)

1. Write the rules of Mathematical Writing 5 EVALUATE

2. Briefly explain about Attributions and Citations 5 EVALUATE

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Unit 5-INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

PART A(2 MARKS)
Q.NO QUESTION BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1. Define IPR 2 UNDERSTAND
2. Write the significance of IPR 2 UNDERSTAND

3. Write the requirements for Patentability 2 UNDERSTAND

4. Explain Application Preparation and Filing 2 UNDERSTAND

5. Brief about Forms of Intellectual Property Rights 2 UNDERSTAND

6. Explain IPR and Licensing 1 REMEMBER

7. Explain Patent 2 UNDERSTAND
8. Explain forms of IPR 1 REMEMBER
9. Explain Licensing 1 REMEMBER
10. Explain about Filing 2 UNDERSTAND
11. Write a short note on Patentability 1 REMEMBER
12. Write any 2 requirements for Patentability 2 UNDERSTAND
13. Write some examples for Patents 1 REMEMBER
14. Write a short note on significance of IPR 2 UNDERSTAND
15. Explain application preparation 1 REMEMBER
PART B(13 MARKS)
1. Write briefly about Intellectual Property Rights 2 UNDERSTAND
2. Explain about IPR and its significance 3 APPLY
3. Write the Requirements for Patentability 3 APPLY
4. Explain application preparation for IPR 3 APPLY
5. Write the forms of IPR 2 UNDERSTAND
6. Briefly explain about IPR and Licensing 3 APPLY
7. Write a short note about Patents 2 UNDERSTAND
PART C(15 MARKS)
1. Write the Requirements for Patentability 5 EVALUATE

2. Briefly explain about IPR and Licensing 5 EVALUATE