MMEIM203 Research Methadology M.Tech Model Question Paper : mgu.ac.in

Name of the University : Mahatma Gandhi University
Department : Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Degree : M.Tech
Subject Code/Name : MMEIM 203/Research Methadology
Sem : II
Website : mgu.ac.in
Document Type : Model Question Paper

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MGU Research Methadology Question Paper

M.TECH Degree Examination :
Model Question Paper :
Second Semester :

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Question Paper I

Specialization : Industrial Engineering and Management
MMEIM 203 – Research Methadology
( 2011 admission onwards )
( Regular/Supplementary)
Time: 3 Hours
Maximum : 100 Marks
1. (a) Elaborate the concept of research by highlighting some of the standard definitions. ` (7 Marks)
(b) Explain different types of research. (10 Marks)
(c) What are the qualities to be fulfilled by a hypothesis? (8 Marks)
Or

2. (a) Differentiate between research methods and methodology with suitable examples. (8 Marks)
(b) Explain the different stages of a research process. (10 Marks)
(c) How does research in social science and Management differs from research in Engineering and Technology? (7 Marks)

3. (a) Explain different types of research design. (10 Marks)
(b) What are the conditions under which non probability samples preferred? (5 Marks)

(c) The yield of rice per acre for six plots is given below. Three of the plots are sown with wheat variety A and three with wheat variety B. Set up ANOVA table and calculate F value. State whether the difference between yields varies significantly.

Take table values of F as 7.71 at 5% level, v1= 1 and v2 = 4.
Variety | Yield Per Acre :
1 2 3
A 30 32 22
B 20 18 16 (Marks 10)
Or

4 (a) Explain one way ANOVA method of analysis of data. (8 Marks)
(b) Mention the uses of sampling theory. (5 Marks)

(c) Determine the sample size for estimating the weights of baby food in bottles. Size of universe is 4000. Variance of weight per bottle is 100 gm on the basis of past data. Estimate should be made with 99% probability and error value of weights per bottle with in 25 grams. Determine the sample size if the population (universe) is assumed infinite. (12 Marks)

5. (a) Compare questionnaires with schedules. (8 Marks)
(b) What is Cronbach’s alpha? How it is used in social survey research. (7 Marks)
(c) Explain the features of good tables used for representing data. (6 Marks)
(d) Explain different types of editing. (4 Marks)
Or

6. (a) What is meant by a case study? What are its advantages? (5 Marks)
(b) Briefly describe the measures of central tendency, variations and distributions applicable to nominal data and ratio data. (10 Marks)
(c) Difference between ranking scale and rating scale, (5 Marks)
(d) Differentiate between validity and reliability of data. (5 Marks)

7. (a) A sample of 400 male students recorded a mean height of 160 cm. Can it be reasonably regarded as a sample from a large population with mean 158 cm and standard deviation 4 cm? Test at 5% level of significance. (10 Marks)

(b) A die is thrown 132 times with following results. Is it unbiased?
Numbers turned up 1 2 3 4 5 6
Frequency 16 21 24 14 30 28 (15 Marks)
Or

8. (a) Explain different parts of a research paper. (10 Marks)
(b) A test administered among 12 students recorded marks as 23, 22, 12, 18, 15, 27, 24, 22, 20, 14, 18, 20 respectively. A viva resulted in marks 75, 60, 58, 44, 63, 80, 71, 60, 61, 54, 53 and 76 respectively. Test the correlation between test and viva and interpret. (7 Marks)

(c) The null hypothesis stated that 18% of the passengers go in first class but actual measures indicated that a sample of 300 passengers include 60 persons with first class tickets. Can the hypothesis be rejected at 5% level of significance? (8 Marks) (4 X 25 = 100 Marks)

Question Paper II

M.Tech Degree Examination :
Model Question Paper : Second Semester
Specialization : Industrial Engineering and Management
MMEIM 205.1 : Organizational Behaviour (Professional Elective III) ( 2011 admission onwards ) ( Regular/Supplementary)
Time : 3 Hours
Maximum : 100 Marks
1. (a) What is organizational behaviour. How do you view an organization as a system? (10 Marks)
(b) Explain the following:
(i) Matrix Structure
(ii) Team Structure
(iii) Boundary less organization (9 Marks)
(c) What are the components of the environment of an organization (6 Marks)
Or

2 (a) Define organizational culture. Explain the different dimensions of organizational culture? (10 Marks)
(b) How do employees of an organization learn culture? (7 Marks)
(c) Explain the contribution of the following fields to Organizational behaviour.
(i) Psychology
(ii) Socio Psychology
(iii) Political Science
(iv) Anthropology

3. (a) What is perception. Why do different individuals see things differently from others point of view ? (7 Marks)
(b) List the different theories of motivation and discuss the contributions of Maslow, Herzeberg and Alderfer to the field of motivation. (10 Marks)