ASSIGNMENT 1

Course Name
Course Title
Branch
Research Centre

: Pre-PhD Course Work 2015

: Research Methodology
: Common to all disciplines
: BIT, Durg (C. G0

Note: Answer all the questions and submit this assignment on or before 28th November
2016 to the coordinator of your research centre.

1. Research is much concerned with proper fact finding, analysis and evaluation. Do you
agree with this statement? Give reasons in support of your answer. Also, explain the
significance of research in modern times.
2. Research process consists of series of actions or steps necessary to effectively carry out
research Comments. Describe the different steps involved in a research process.
3. Research design in exploratory studies must be flexible but in descriptive studies it must
minimise bias and maximize reliability. Discuss.
4. Discuss the methods of primary data collection through questionnaires. Clearly explain
the difference between collection of data through questionnaires and schedules.
5. How far a stratified random sample does offer greater precision than a simple random or
systematic sample?