University of Calcutta
SEM - V (CBCS) 2023
GEOGRAPHY HONOURS
Paper: CC-11 (Research Methodology and Fieldwork)
Full Marks: 50
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Time: 2 Hours
Category - A
Answer any five questions (each within 50 words).
2 × 5
01. Mention two styles of referencing.
02. Why do we need pre-field academic preparations?
03. When do we need to provide a citation?
04. Define cluster analysis.
05. What is the purpose of using ‘keywords’ in research articles?
06. State the characteristics of Likert Scale.
07. What is sampling error?
Category - B
Answer any four questions (each within 150 words).
5 × 4
08. Differentiate between structured and non-structured questionnaire.
09. State the differences between hypothesis and theory.
10. What is the purpose of abstract?
11. Mention the features of non-participant observation.
12. What are the advantages and disadvantages of landscape survey by radio recording?
13. How is inventory prepared from fieldwork?
Category - C
Answer any two questions (each within 500 words).
10 × 2
14. Write a short note on the techniques of writing a scientific report. Discuss with emphasis on references and bibliography. 10
15. Write a note on plagiarism and its prevention. 6+4
16. Discuss the objectives of literature review. What is research gap? 8+2
17. Describe the uses of transects and quadrats in research in geography. What is belt transect? 8+2