Sub Code: BHMT 701 ROLL NO……………..……………..
SEVENTH-7 SEMESTER EXAMINATION, 2022 – 23
th
IVth Year, HOTEL MANAGEMENT– BHMCT
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Duration: 3:00 hrs Max Marks: 100
Note: - Attempt all questions. All Questions carry equal marks. In case of any ambiguity or missing
data, the same may be assumed and state the assumption made in the answer.
Q 1. Answer any four parts of the following. 5x4=20
a) What do you mean by research? Explain, its significance in modern times?
b) Explain, the meaning and significance of a Research design?
c) What do you mean by ‘Sample Design’? What points should be taken into
consideration by a researcher in developing a sample design for the research
project?
d) What are the different methods of collecting data? Discuss interview as a
technique of data collection?
e) Briefly, explain the factors to be kept in mind by the researcher while selecting an
appropriate method for data collection?
f) What are the four main operations for the processing and analysis of the data in
the context of research study?
Q 2. Answer any four parts of the following. 5x4=20
a) Briefly, describe the different steps involved in a research process?
b) What are features of good research design? Is single research design suitable in
all research studies? If not, why?
c) Describe about Probability sampling and Non-probability sampling? Explain the
procedure of selecting a simple random sample?
d) Explain, the difference between collection of data through questionnaires and
schedules?
e) Write a brief note on different types of analysis of data pointing out the
significance of each?
f) Describe the ‘task of interpretation’ in the context of research methodology?
Q 3. Answer any two parts of the following. 10x2= 20
a) Describe, the different types of research with an explanation to basic research
approaches?
b) Explain, the important concepts relating to the research design?
c) What do you mean by complex random sampling design? Explain, the popular
complex random sampling designs?
Q 4. Answer any two parts of the following. 10x2= 20
a) Describe, fully the techniques of defining a research problem?
b) What is hypothesis? What characteristics it must possess in order to be a good
research hypothesis?
c) What are the various steps involved in writing a research report and explain the
significance of it?
Q 5. Answer any two parts of the following. 10x2= 20
a) Describe, the layout of a research report covering all relevant points?
b) “Research is much concerned with proper fact finding, analysis and evaluation.”
Do you agree with this statement? Give reasons in support of your answer?
c) Describe, the procedure of testing hypothesis and steps involved in it?
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