Graduate Level Exam: Research Methodology and Biological Applications
One Mark Questions (Definitions)
Three Mark Questions (Knowledge-based)
Eight Mark Questions (Application-based)
Unit Two: Research Design, Data Collection and Analysis
Three Mark Questions (Knowledge-based)
Eight Mark Questions (Application-based)
Unit Three: Overview of Biological Problems and Ethical Issues
Three Mark Questions (Knowledge-based)
Eight Mark Questions (Application-based)
Unit Four: Scientific Report Writing
Three Mark Questions (Knowledge-based)
Eight Mark Questions (Application-based)
Unit One: Basic Concepts of Research
Three Mark Questions (Short Answer / Short Notes)
Eight Mark Questions (Long Answer)
One Mark Questions (Very Short Answer)
Three Mark Questions (Short Answer / Short Notes)
Eight Mark Questions (Long Answer)
Unit Three: Overview of Biological Problems and Ethical Issues
Three Mark Questions (Short Answer / Short Notes)
Two. Why is 'Reproducibility' considered the cornerstone of biological research?
Three. Briefly explain 'Transcriptional Regulatory Networks'.
Eight Mark Questions (Long Answer)
Unit Four: Scientific Report Writing
Two. Mention one 'Citation Style' commonly used in Biology.
Three. What are 'Acknowledgements' in a research report?
Three Mark Questions (Short Answer / Short Notes)
Two. Compare the utility of 'Poster' vs. 'PowerPoint' presentations in academic conferences.
Three. What is the difference between 'Citations' and 'References'?
Eight Mark Questions (Long Answer)
Two. Define Descriptive Research.
Three. What is Field Research?
Two. Contrast Analytical Research with Descriptive Research.
Three. How do search engines facilitate the initial stages of research?
Unit Two: Research Design, Data Collection and Analysis
Two. Define "Data Presentation."
Three. What is a "Research Model Validation?"
Unit Three: Overview of Biological Problems and Ethical Issues
o Answer: It is the process of bringing a research discovery or innovation to the market as a product or service.
Two. Explain the ethical implications of "Plagiarism" on a researcher's career.
Three. What is the difference between a Patent and a Copyright?
Unit Four: Scientific Report Writing
o Answer: Keywords are specific terms used to index the paper in databases, making it searchable for other researchers.
Two. Explain the purpose of "Abbreviations" and how they should be introduced.
Three. What are "Fellowships" and how do they differ from "Grants?"