LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034
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M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ZOOLOGY
SECOND SEMESTER – APRIL 2008
ZO 2954 /2952 – RESEARCH METHODOLOGY & BIOSTATICS
Date : 29/04/2008 Dept. No. Max. : 100 Marks
Time : 1:00 – 4:00
SECTION A
Answer each in a few sentences: (10×2= 20 Marks)
- Distinguish biased data from unbiased data.
- What is central measure of tendency?
- What is Scatter diagram?. Give a model.
- Expand the abbreviations: DST, CSIR, UGC, TNSCS&T.
- How do you quote a journal and a text book in bibliography?. Give examples.
- Distinguish research method from research methodology.
- Differentiate acclimation from acclimatization.
- Define Standard deviation and Standard error with the formulae.
- What is meant by citation?
- What are various types of objectives in research?
SECTION B
Answer any four of the following: (4x 10= 40 Marks)
- Describe various ethical issues to be adopted in research.
- Explain the criteria for preparation of project proposal.
- Write an account on principles of IPR.
- What is Correlation Co-efficient? Calculate the ‘r’ value for the following data:
Age of the fish (X): 5 10 15 20 25 30
Wt. in gms. (Y): 3 7 12 15 20 25
- Explain the importance of patenting in research.
- Describe types of funding agencies in biological research.
- Explain research process with a flow chart.
SECTION C
Answer any two of the following: (2x 20= 40 Marks)
- Describe in detail types of literature referred to in research.
- Describe kinds of research program in India and abroad.
- Write an essay on Data analysis.
- Write an essay on Preparation of a manuscript for publication.
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