1. |
The building blocks of a theory is called |
A. | Definitions |
B. | Concepts |
C. | Propositions |
D. | Variables |
Answer» B. Concepts |
2. |
Conclusions drawn about the relationship among concepts based on the logical interrelationship is called |
A. | Definitions |
B. | Concepts |
C. | Propositions |
D. | Variables |
Answer» C. Propositions |
3. |
Specified expectations about empirical reality derived from propositions are called |
A. | Definitions |
B. | Propositions |
C. | Variables |
D. | Hypotheses |
Answer» D. Hypotheses |
4. |
A concept having two or more values or categories that can vary and be measured is known as |
A. | Definitions |
B. | Concepts |
C. | Propositions |
D. | Variables |
Answer» D. Variables |
5. |
The theoretical perspective that holds that society is a complex system whose various parts work together to produce stability is |
A. | Structuralism |
B. | Functionalism |
C. | Conflict perspective |
D. | Interactionism |
Answer» B. Functionalism |
6. |
The prominent meaning of ‘statistics’............... |
A. | Data, its analysis and interpretation |
B. | observation of samples |
C. | Method for analysingnumers |
D. | conducting census |
Answer» A. Data, its analysis and interpretation |
7. |
“Statistics are effected to a marked extend by .....................” |
A. | Aggregate of facts |
B. | multiplicity of causes |
C. | numerically stated |
D. | complex manifestations |
Answer» B. multiplicity of causes |
8. |
Quantitative characteristic includes.......................... |
A. | Love |
B. | emotion |
C. | intelligence |
D. | data |
Answer» D. data |
9. |
The very word statistics refers to ......................... |
A. | State craft |
B. | Science of State |
C. | Political state |
D. | Political craft |
Answer» C. Political state |
10. |
As a plural noun, who defined statistics very adequately and realistically |
A. | Webster |
B. | Bowley |
C. | A.M. Tuttle |
D. | Secrist |
Answer» C. A.M. Tuttle |
11. |
Statistics is one of those sciences which are only indicative of a trend,therefore............. |
A. | It is probabilistic than deterministic |
B. | It is deterministic than probabilistic |
C. | a definite date collection method is unnecessary |
D. | data sources should be clear |
Answer» A. It is probabilistic than deterministic |
12. |
The definition of various terms, units of collection and measurement help ensuring that .... |
A. | Analysis is easy |
B. | method is systematic and empirical |
C. | Construction of conclusion is easy |
D. | data is relevant to the purpose |
Answer» D. data is relevant to the purpose |
13. |
Who stated statistics as “aggregate of knowledge brought together for practical ends? |
A. | W.I. King |
B. | A.L. Bowley |
C. | Prof. H. Secrist |
D. | None of the above |
Answer» D. None of the above |
14. |
Data is collected with reasonable standard of .............. |
A. | Numerical method |
B. | Feasibility |
C. | Accuracy |
D. | All the above |
Answer» C. Accuracy |
15. |
Statistics should be capable of ................................. |
A. | Empiricism |
B. | Systematic inquiry |
C. | Comparison |
D. | Evaluation |
Answer» C. Comparison |
16. |
What characteristic does statistics emphasises, as a Method or as a singular noun? |
A. | Descriptive |
B. | Analytical |
C. | Inferential |
D. | comparative |
Answer» A. Descriptive |
17. |
Which characteristic of the following is not belonging to, ‘statistics as a method’? |
A. | A tool of analysis |
B. | helps processing the raw |
C. | Descriptive nature |
D. | processing done by systematic analysis & interpretation. |
Answer» C. Descriptive nature |
18. |
Which of the following index numbers is an important statistical concept in economic theory? |
A. | Per capita income |
B. | Cost of living |
C. | Gross National Product |
D. | Maximum Retail Price |
Answer» B. Cost of living |
19. |
The Govt. Administration is done through ............. which are formulated on statistical basis |
A. | Effective planning |
B. | Budgets |
C. | Policies |
D. | None of the above |
Answer» B. Budgets |
20. |
National sample survey scheme is an example for ................. |
A. | Government policy |
B. | planning |
C. | Population Analysis |
D. | Business |
Answer» B. planning |
21. |
According to Lincoln.L.Chao, what is the primary objective of modern statistics? |
A. | Presentation of data |
B. | Collection of quantitative data |
C. | Assisting in making decisions |
D. | Summarization of data |
Answer» C. Assisting in making decisions |
22. |
................... guides from the planning stage to the stage of drawing of final conclusions |
A. | Numerical facts |
B. | Statistical methods |
C. | Data |
D. | None of the above |
Answer» B. Statistical methods |
23. |
What are the two broad functions of statistical methods in Social Research? |
A. | Description and Summarizing |
B. | Description and Indication |
C. | Description and Induction |
D. | Applied Mathematics and Induction |
Answer» C. Description and Induction |
24. |
What does Social Researchers seek out of vast and confusing variety of individual characters? |
A. | Generalizations |
B. | Decisions |
C. | Single events |
D. | Group characteristics |
Answer» D. Group characteristics |
25. |
What is the reason for the necessity of statistics in the field of social sciences? |
A. | Simplification and quantitative approach |
B. | Knowledge acquisition and description |
C. | Easiness and analytical |
D. | All the above |
Answer» A. Simplification and quantitative approach |