Question Bank

2 Marks question

1. What is the primary objective of conducting research?

2. How do problem-identifying tools like webbing assist researchers?

3. Define the term "empiricism" in the context of research.

4. What are the main objectives of conducting research?

5. What is the purpose of prototyping?

6. What is the difference between a prototype and a final product?

7. What is the significance of customer feedback in the innovation process?

8. Explain how creativity plays a crucial role in the early stages of the innovation process.

9. What is the significance of customer feedback in the innovation process?

10. Explain how creativity plays a crucial role in the early stages of the innovation process.
1. Define plagiarism and name the software used for the detection of plagiarism?
Explain their significance in academic research.

11. Explain the role of encyclopaedias in the research process.

12. What is the role of creativity in the innovation process?

13. Provide a brief overview of the innovation process.

14. Explain the significance of interview techniques in research.

15. What are the ethical considerations when conducting interviews in research?

16. What is lateral thinking, and how does it contribute to idea generation?

17. Explain the concept of "attribute dependency" as a tool of systematic inventive thinking
(SIT).

18. What is the primary purpose of conducting a contextual investigation for gaining client
or user acceptance?

19. How can questionnaire-based studies be used to gather insights into client acceptance?

20. What are the ethical considerations in ideation processes, particularly in generating
unconventional or disruptive ideas?

21. Briefly explain how plagiarism detection software works and its significance in
maintaining academic integrity.
22. Why is it essential for researchers to search for required information effectively?

23. What is the role of inversion in systematic inventive thinking (SIT)?

10 Marks question

1. Discuss the fundamental concept of theory in research. Differentiate between deductive

2. Explore the characteristics of the scientific method and its importance in conducting
empirical research. Provide a step-by-step explanation of how the scientific method is
typically applied in research projects.

3. Discuss the meaning and objectives of research. How do research objectives guide the
research process, and why is research considered a systematic investigation of a subject?

4. Explore the role of motivation in research. Discuss how motivation can drive researchers
to explore new ideas, solve problems, and contribute to the advancement of knowledge. Share
examples of how personal or societal motivations have led to significant research discoveries.

5. Briefly explain how plagiarism detection software works and its significance in
maintaining academic integrity.

6. Why is it essential for researchers to search for required information effectively?

7. Explore the role of academic databases in conducting literature reviews and primary
research. Provide examples of specific databases and tips for effective searching within them.

8. Describe the various methods and tools available for detecting plagiarism in academic
work. Discuss their effectiveness and limitations.

9. Explore the role of academic databases in conducting literature reviews and primary
research. Provide examples of specific databases and tips for effective searching within them.

10. Describe the various methods and tools available for detecting plagiarism in academic
work. Discuss their effectiveness and limitations.

11. Provide a comprehensive overview of the innovation process, emphasizing its key stages
and components.
12. Assume you are leading a team in a creative industry, such as advertising or design.
Explain how you would apply various modes of innovation (e.g., product, process, marketing,
organizational) to foster creativity and drive innovation within your team. Provide specific
examples and outcomes you expect to achieve.

13. Provide a comprehensive overview of the innovation process, emphasizing its key stages
and components.

14. Assume you are leading a team in a creative industry, such as advertising or design.
Explain how you would apply various modes of innovation (e.g., product, process, marketing,
organizational) to foster creativity and drive innovation within your team. Provide specific
examples and outcomes you expect to achieve.

15. Explain the role of plagiarism detection software in maintaining research integrity.
Discuss how such software works and the ethical considerations related to its use by
researchers and institutions.

16. Elaborate on the importance of proper citation and referencing techniques in research.
Discuss the consequences of inadequate citation practices and the ethical considerations
related to giving credit to original sources.

17. Explain the pivotal role of creativity in the innovation process. Discuss how fostering a
creative culture within an organization can lead to breakthrough innovations. Provide real-
world examples to illustrate the connection between creativity and innovation.

18. Discuss the ethical considerations in the innovation process, particularly in areas like
product development and emerging technologies. How can organizations ensure that their
innovation efforts align with ethical principles and societal values?

19. Explain the process of designing effective questionnaires, conducting surveys, and
analyzing the data collected. Discuss the advantages and limitations of this approach in
research.

20. Elaborate on the concept of a product study and its significance in research. Discuss how
product studies involve analyzing user interactions with a product to identify usability issues
and areas for improvement.

21. Elaborate on the concept of a product study and its significance in the context of user
acceptance. Discuss how product studies involve analyzing user interactions with a product to
identify usability issues and areas for improvement. Provide a case study where a product
study played a pivotal role in enhancing product acceptance.

22. Discuss the ethical considerations that researchers should keep in mind when employing
these techniques for gaining user acceptance. How can ethical guidelines and principles
ensure that user research is conducted with integrity and respect for user rights and privacy?

23. Discuss the role of the nominal group technique in facilitating structured ideation. How
does this method harness the collective creativity of a group while ensuring individual
contributions are considered? Share insights into its use and effectiveness in problem-solving
and idea generation.

24. Discuss the significance of lateral thinking in the ideation process. How does lateral
thinking encourage unconventional and creative problem-solving?

25. Compare and contrast the creative ideation methods of brainstorming and the nominal
group technique. Analyze their respective strengths and weaknesses in facilitating innovative
thinking within a team setting.

26. Explain the role of iteration in the development of innovative ideas and its significance in
the design process.

27. How does attribute value mapping contribute to the concept development and evaluation
process in product design?

28. Explain the role of prototyping, experimenting, and iteration in the development of
innovative ideas and products.

29. Discuss how attributes value mapping and design heuristics can be used to enhance the
effectiveness of the development and evaluation phase in the innovation process.

30. Explain the concept of attribute value mapping and how it can be used to evaluate product
concepts.

31. Describe the role of prototyping, experimenting, iteration in the development of ideas.