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Reserach Methodology

The document describes an assignment submitted by a student for a research methods course. It consists of multiple choice and true/false questions about research concepts like selecting reference articles, measures of article impact, bibliographic details, valid references, and experimental safety procedures. The student answered most questions correctly, scoring 9 out of 10 points total. Areas they need to review include criteria for selecting reference articles and safety precautions for handling different laboratory materials and equipment.

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Reserach Methodology

The document describes an assignment submitted by a student for a research methods course. It consists of multiple choice and true/false questions about research concepts like selecting reference articles, measures of article impact, bibliographic details, valid references, and experimental safety procedures. The student answered most questions correctly, scoring 9 out of 10 points total. Areas they need to review include criteria for selecting reference articles and safety precautions for handling different laboratory materials and equipment.

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Week 1: Assignment 1

The due date for submitting this assignment has passed.


Due on 2023-08-30, 23:59 IST.

Assignment submitted on 2023-08-26, 19:11 IST


1 point
What distinguishes a research degree from other degrees?

Emphasis on acquiring practical skills and hands-on experience.

Focus on developing critical thinking and analytical abilities.

Specialized knowledge in a specific field.

Completion of coursework and examinations.


No, the answer is incorrect.
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
Specialized knowledge in a specific field.
1 point
What distinguishes a textbook from a research paper?

Textbooks provide accumulated knowledge, while research papers explore new frontiers.

Textbooks are organized and systematic, while research papers are more abstract.

Textbooks focus on learning, while research papers push the boundaries of knowledge.

Textbooks offer predictable outcomes, while research papers are unpredictable.


Yes, the answer is correct.
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Textbooks provide accumulated knowledge, while research papers explore new frontiers.
1 point
What is an important step in the early stages of research that involves trial and error?

Conducting a literature survey to identify interesting topics.

Selecting a favourite monument or sightseeing place.

Spending more time exploring and understanding a chosen subject.

Contributing to the chosen area through research.


Yes, the answer is correct.
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Conducting a literature survey to identify interesting topics.
1 point
What is the relationship between incremental research and path-breaking research?

Incremental research leads to path-breaking research.

Path-breaking research precedes incremental research.

Incremental research and path-breaking research are unrelated.

Path-breaking research is a structured process in contrast to incremental research.


Yes, the answer is correct.
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Incremental research leads to path-breaking research.
1 point
What are the important factors to consider when selecting a research area and guide/advisor?

The appeal and interest in the area of study and the impact it has on the scientific community.

The availability of independent research opportunities.

The proximity of the research lab to the scientific community.

The recommendation of peers or colleagues.


Yes, the answer is correct.
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
The appeal and interest in the area of study and the impact it has on the scientific community.
1 point
What is the role of an advisor in research?

To provide day-to-day instructions and guidance on what to do.

To steer the direction of the research when the student gets lost.

To execute a calendar of instructions and oversee the student's progress.

To interpret and put the results of the research in the wrong perspective.
Yes, the answer is correct.
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
To steer the direction of the research when the student gets lost.
1 point
What are the important characteristics for students to fulfil their role as researchers?

Super intelligence and adventurous mindset.

No work ethic and perseverance.

Spark of interest and spirit of learning.

Collaborative and communicative abilities.


Yes, the answer is correct.
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Spark of interest and spirit of learning.
1 point
What attitude should a student maintain when pursuing research?

A sense of urgency and impatience to achieve immediate results.

A steady and incremental approach while keeping the long-term goal in mind.

An obsessive-compulsive disorder to overcome any obstacles.

A focus on day-to-day tasks without considering the long-term objective.


Yes, the answer is correct.
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
A steady and incremental approach while keeping the long-term goal in mind.
1 point
What are some motivations for conducting research?

Improving efficiency and reducing manual work.

Promoting betterment of society and the world.

Experiencing joy, passion, and appreciation for scientific endeavours.

All of the above.


Yes, the answer is correct.
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
All of the above.
1 point
Why is it important to have a clear understanding of the purpose of research?

It helps determine the degree of art involved in the research.

It enables individuals to answer the question of why they are conducting research.

It ensures survival and longevity in the field of research.

All of the above.


No, the answer is incorrect.
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
All of the above.

Week 2: Assignment 2
The due date for submitting this assignment has passed.
Due on 2023-09-06, 23:59 IST.

Assignment submitted on 2023-09-06, 10:52 IST


Questions 1 to 5 are multiple choice type. Read the questions carefully and select a correct answer from the
choices. Question 6 to 10 are True or False type.

1 point

Which of the following is a recommended criterion to pick a reference article for inclusion in a
publication?

The article is authored by likely reviewers

The article is a prior work directly relating to the topic

The article is authored by someone well known in that topic

The article appeared in a well known journal


No, the answer is incorrect.
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
The article is a prior work directly relating to the topic
1 point

Which of the following indices is considered as a measure of the impact of a particular article in its area
of specialization?

Number of likes

Number of views

Number of downloads

Number of articles referring to it


Yes, the answer is correct.
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Number of articles referring to it
1 point

Which of the following bibliographic details is necessary to retrieve all other details of a digitally
published article?
ISSN

ISBN

DOI

URL
Yes, the answer is correct.
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
DOI
1 point

Consider that you have collected the following resources towards your research: (1) A book published
recently without an ISBN (2) An article in an archival journal that you just read (3) A copy of proceedings
of a conference with an ISSN number (4) A journal article recently submitted, archived on arXiv.org, yet
to be accepted. Which of the following can be considered as valid references for inclusion in a
publication?

All four of them

Only 1, 2 and 3

Only 2, 3 and 4

Only 1, 3 and 4
Yes, the answer is correct.
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Only 2, 3 and 4
1 point

You have read a white paper published by an organization in their website and would like to refer to it in
a journal article you are writing. Which of the following describes an acceptable way to refer?

Author, title of the article, organization

Author, title of the article, website containing the article, last accessed date

Title of the article, organization, website

Author, title of the article, website of the organization


Yes, the answer is correct.
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
Author, title of the article, website containing the article, last accessed date
1 point

Gloves of any kind are safe for handling hot samples.

True

False

No, the answer is incorrect.


Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
False

1 point

In a tube furnace, with flowing gas, different locations can have different temperatures.

True

False

Yes, the answer is correct.


Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
True

1 point

Any glass covering the eyes, can be considered as providing eye safety

True

False

Yes, the answer is correct.


Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
False

1 point

In a well designed experiment, there will be no errors, and it will be possible to reproduce each data
point value without error, indefinitely.

True

False
Yes, the answer is correct.
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
False

1 point

Only hot objects such as a furnace, are dangerous. Cold items such as liquid nitrogen are not dangerous

True

False

No, the answer is incorrect.


Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
False

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