RCH201 Business Research Methods

Business Research Methods TU Board 2025 question paper

20 questionsSit this paper (timed)

Tribhuvan University

Bachelor of Business Administration

Semester 6 · TU Board 2025

Course Title: Business Research Methods (RCH201)

Full Marks: 100Pass Marks: 50Time: 3 Hrs

Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as for as practicable.

Group A

Brief Answer Questions(10 × 2 = 20)

  1. 1.

    Give a concept of applied research.

    2
  2. 2.

    Define the term of theoretical framework.

    2
  3. 3.

    What is ethnography?

    2
  4. 5.

    Provide an example of five-point likert scale.

    2
  5. 6.

    What is grounded theory?

    2
  6. 7.

    Give a concept of telephone interviews.

    2
  7. 8.

    Define deductive approaches.

    2
  8. 9.

    Give any two example of moderating variable.

    2
  9. 10.

    Provide an example of referencing of an article by using APA format.

    2

Group B

Short Answer Questions:(Attempt any SIX Questions)(6 × 5 = 30)

  1. 11.

    Describe steps of literature survey.

    5
  2. 12.

    Discuss the ethical issues in business research.

    5
  3. 13.

    Explain the method of collecting qualitative data.

    5
  4. 14.

    Give brief note on different types of measurement scales with example.

    5
  5. 15.

    Differentiate the research philosophies on the basis of positivism vs. interpretivism.

    5
  6. 16.

    "Research is formalized curiosity. It is poking and prying with a purpose". Justify this statement.

    5
  7. 17.

    Outline the essentialities of a good research report in management research.

    5

Group C

Long Answer Questions:(Attempt any THREE Questions)(3 × 10 = 30)

  1. 18.

    Define scientific research. Explain the steps of scientific research process.

    10
  2. 19.

    What is research design? Describe the different types of quantitative research designs.

    10
  3. 20.

    What is probability sampling? Explain the different types of probability sampling techniques.

    10
  4. 21.

    What is research proposal? Explain the procedure for writing research report.

    10

Group D

Comprehensive Answer / Case / Situation Analysis Questions(4 × 5 = 20)

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