MZO-9 EM 2026 SOLVED ASSIGNMENT

Description

M.Sc. (Zoology)

Programme (MSCZOO)

MZO-09:RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Valid from 1st January, 2026 to 31st December, 2026

ASSIGNMENT (Tutor Marked Assignment)

Course Code: MZO-009

Assignment Code: MZO-009/TMA/2026

Maximum Marks: 100

Note: Attempt all questions. The marks for each question are indicated against it.

1.a). Define citation index. What are the different types of citation index?

b). Write an account of the detection of plagiarism in scientific articles, using different software.

2.a). Discuss the different scales for data measurement.

b). What are expressive documents. Mentions their uses.

3.a). Differentiate between line diagram and scatter diagram.

b). What are the different facilities provided by NUDIST software?

4.a). Discuss the characteristics of case study method.

b). Differentiate between stratified sampling and systematic sampling.

5.a). Give an outline of the procedure of the preparation of a research proposal.

b). What are the different indicators to calculate fetal death?

6.a). How would you specify the objectives of a research problem?

b). Differentiate between randomized block design and latin square design.

7.a). What are the advantages and limitations of cohort studies?

b). Mention the different functions of a research plan.

8.Give a broad overview of the different types of questionnaires that can be framed for research, mentioning their advantages and disadvantages. What is meant by rating scale?

9.Mention the different problems in survey research. Mention the characteristics of action research.

10.a). What are the ideal criteria of scientific research?

b). What are the criteria for selecting a topic of research?