| 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 | |