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| 201. |
A literature review requires |
| A. | Planning |
| B. | Good and clear writing |
| C. | Lot of rewriting |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 202. |
Which of the following statement is not true? |
| A. | A research proposal is a document that presents a plan for a project |
| B. | A research proposal shows that the researcher is capable of successfully conducting the proposed research project |
| C. | A research proposal is an unorganized and unplanned project |
| D. | A research proposal is just like a research report and written before the research project |
| Answer» C. A research proposal is an unorganized and unplanned project | |
| 203. |
Conducting Surveys is the most common method of generating |
| A. | Primary data |
| B. | Secondary data |
| C. | Qualitative data |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» A. Primary data | |
| 204. |
After identifying the important variables and establishing the logical reasoning in theoretical framework, the next process in research process is |
| A. | To conduct surveys |
| B. | To generate hypothesis |
| C. | To focuss group discussions |
| D. | To use experiments in an investigation |
| Answer» B. To generate hypothesis | |
| 205. |
The appropriate analytical technique is determined by |
| A. | The research design |
| B. | Nature of data collected |
| C. | Nature of hypothesis |
| D. | Both A and B |
| Answer» D. Both A and B | |
| 206. |
Which of the following is the first step in starting the research process? |
| A. | Searching sources of information to locate problem. |
| B. | Survey of related literature |
| C. | Identification of problem |
| D. | Searching for solutions to the problem |
| Answer» C. Identification of problem | |
| 207. |
Action research means |
| A. | A longitudinal research |
| B. | An applied research |
| C. | A research initiated to solve an immediate problem |
| D. | A research with socioeconomic objective |
| Answer» C. A research initiated to solve an immediate problem | |
| 208. |
A reasoning where we start with certain particular statements and conclude with a universal statement is called |
| A. | Deductive Reasoning |
| B. | Inductive Reasoning |
| C. | Abnormal Reasoning |
| D. | Transcendental Reasoning |
| Answer» B. Inductive Reasoning | |
| 209. |
The essential qualities of a researcher are |
| A. | Spirit of free enquiry |
| B. | Reliance on observation and evidence |
| C. | Systematization or theorizing of knowledge |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» D. All the above | |
| 210. |
In the process of conducting research “Formulation of Hypothesis” is followed by |
| A. | Statement of Objectives |
| B. | Analysis of Data |
| C. | Selection of Research Tools |
| D. | Collection of Data |
| Answer» C. Selection of Research Tools | |
| 211. |
Hypothesis which explain the relationship between two variables is known as |
| A. | Causal |
| B. | Rational |
| C. | Tentative |
| D. | Descriptive |
| Answer» B. Rational | |
| 212. |
------- is quality of a good researcher |
| A. | Scientific temper |
| B. | Age |
| C. | Money |
| D. | Time |
| Answer» A. Scientific temper | |
| 213. |
Fundamental research aims at |
| A. | Action research |
| B. | Survey |
| C. | Pure research |
| D. | Pilot survey |
| Answer» C. Pure research | |
| 214. |
Interview with a detailed standardised schedule is called |
| A. | Clinical interview |
| B. | Structured interview |
| C. | Direct interview |
| D. | Group interview |
| Answer» B. Structured interview | |
| 215. |
“A system of systematically interrelated concepts definitions and propositions that are advanced to explain and predict phenomena” … is |
| A. | Facts |
| B. | Values |
| C. | Theory |
| D. | Generalization |
| Answer» C. Theory | |
| 216. |
Major drawback to researchers in India is ……………. |
| A. | Lack of sufficient number of Universities |
| B. | Lack of sufficient research guides |
| C. | Lack of sufficient Fund |
| D. | Lack of scientific training in research |
| Answer» D. Lack of scientific training in research | |
| 217. |
. ………….. is the first step of Research process |
| A. | Formulation of a problem |
| B. | Collection of Data |
| C. | Editing and Coding |
| D. | Selection of a problem |
| Answer» D. Selection of a problem | |
| 218. |
A question which requires a solution is …………. |
| A. | Observation |
| B. | Problem |
| C. | Data |
| D. | Experiment |
| Answer» B. Problem | |
| 219. |
Converting a question into a Researchable problem is called |
| A. | Solution |
| B. | Examination |
| C. | Problem formulation |
| D. | Problem Solving |
| Answer» C. Problem formulation | |
| 220. |
. Survey is a ……………. Study |
| A. | Descriptive |
| B. | Fact finding |
| C. | Analytical |
| D. | Systematic |
| Answer» B. Fact finding | |
| 221. |
A short summary of Technical Report is called |
| A. | Article |
| B. | Research Abstract |
| C. | Publication |
| D. | Guide |
| Answer» B. Research Abstract | |
| 222. |
. A Blue print of Research work is called |
| A. | Research Problem |
| B. | Research design |
| C. | Research tools |
| D. | Research methods |
| Answer» B. Research design | |
| 223. |
The main objective of ………….. Study is to acquire Knowledge |
| A. | Exploratory |
| B. | Descriptive |
| C. | Diagnostic |
| D. | Descriptive and Diagnostic |
| Answer» B. Descriptive | |
| 224. |
……………. is concerned with discovering and testing Certain variables with respect to their association or disassociation |
| A. | Exploratory |
| B. | Descriptive |
| C. | Diagnostic |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Diagnostic | |
| 225. |
Personal interviews conducted in shopping malls are known as……… |
| A. | Mall interviews |
| B. | Mall intercept interviews |
| C. | Brief interviews |
| D. | None of the given options |
| Answer» B. Mall intercept interviews | |
| 226. |
Randomization of test units is a part of ……… |
| A. | Pretest |
| B. | Posttest |
| C. | Matching |
| D. | Experiment |
| Answer» D. Experiment | |
| 227. |
The numerical description that describe sample may be expected to differ from those that describe population because of random fluctuations inherent in sampling process. |
| A. | Sampling design |
| B. | Non-probability sampling |
| C. | Sampling error |
| D. | Probability sampling |
| Answer» C. Sampling error | |
| 228. |
In each population element has a known and equal chance of selection. |
| A. | Purposive sampling |
| B. | Quota sampling |
| C. | Stratified sampling |
| D. | Simple random sampling |
| Answer» D. Simple random sampling | |
| 229. |
is the evidence that the instrument, techniques, or process used to measure concept does indeed measure the intended concepts. |
| A. | Reliability |
| B. | Replicability |
| C. | Scaling |
| D. | Validity |
| Answer» D. Validity | |
| 230. |
Experimental design is the only appropriate design where relationship can be established |
| A. | Strong |
| B. | Linear |
| C. | Weak |
| D. | Cause and Effect |
| Answer» D. Cause and Effect | |
| 231. |
On which of the following, scientific knowledge mostly relies? |
| A. | Logical understanding |
| B. | Identification of events |
| C. | Prior knowledge |
| D. | All of the given options |
| Answer» A. Logical understanding | |
| 232. |
Which of the following refers to research supported by measurable evidence? |
| A. | Opinion |
| B. | Empiricism |
| C. | Speculation |
| D. | Rationalism |
| Answer» B. Empiricism | |
| 233. |
All of the following are true statements about action research, EXCEPT; |
| A. | Data are systematically analyzed |
| B. | Data are collected systematically |
| C. | Results are generalizable |
| D. | Results are used to improve practice |
| Answer» C. Results are generalizable | |
| 234. |
If a researcher is studying the effect of using laptops in his classroom to ascertain their merit and worth, he is likely conducting which of the following types of research? |
| A. | Experimental |
| B. | Applied |
| C. | Basic |
| D. | Evaluation |
| Answer» D. Evaluation | |
| 235. |
A review that only demonstrates familiarity with an area is rarely published but it often is part of an educational program is which type of review? |
| A. | Integrative reviews |
| B. | Theoretical reviews |
| C. | Self-study reviews |
| D. | Historical reviews |
| Answer» C. Self-study reviews | |
| 236. |
Why do you need to review the existing literature? |
| A. | To give your dissertation a proper academic appearance, with lots of references. |
| B. | Because without it, you could never reach the required word-count. |
| C. | To find out what is already known about your area of interest. |
| D. | To help in your general studying. |
| Answer» C. To find out what is already known about your area of interest. | |
| 237. |
Which of the following is a discrete variable? |
| A. | height |
| B. | age |
| C. | miles per gallon |
| D. | number of children |
| Answer» D. number of children | |
| 238. |
Independent variables that are not related to the purpose of study, but may affect the dependent variables are called |
| A. | Extraneous variable |
| B. | Independent variable |
| C. | Confounded variable |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» A. Extraneous variable | |
| 239. |
When the dependent variable is not free from the influence of extraneous variable,the relationship is known as |
| A. | Interrogative |
| B. | Exceptional |
| C. | Confounded |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Confounded | |
| 240. |
The different conditions under which experimental and control groups are put usually referred to as |
| A. | Treatment |
| B. | Control |
| C. | Causation |
| D. | Experiment |
| Answer» A. Treatment | |
| 241. |
what is the process of assigning numerals or symbols to answer so that all questions can be put into limited number of categories or classes |
| A. | Codindg |
| B. | Editing |
| C. | Data cleaning |
| D. | Tabulation |
| Answer» A. Codindg | |
| 242. |
Which of the following is a Non parametric test |
| A. | Z test |
| B. | F test |
| C. | ANOVA |
| D. | Chi-square |
| Answer» D. Chi-square | |
| 243. |
An operational definition is— |
| A. | One that bears no relation to the underlying concept |
| B. | An abstract, theoretical definition of a concept |
| C. | A definition of a concept in terms of specific, empirical measures |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. A definition of a concept in terms of specific, empirical measures | |
| 244. |
Sampling method which is preferred for population with finite size |
| A. | Systematic sampling |
| B. | Cluster sampling |
| C. | Area sampling |
| D. | Random sampling |
| Answer» A. Systematic sampling | |
| 245. |
Mean, Median and Mode are : |
| A. | Measures of deviation |
| B. | Ways of sampling |
| C. | Measures of central tendency |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Measures of central tendency | |
| 246. |
A common test in research demands much priority on |
| A. | Reliability |
| B. | Useability |
| C. | Objectivity |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 247. |
Summarizing raw data and displaying them on compact statistical tables for analysis is |
| A. | Tabulation |
| B. | Coding |
| C. | Transcription |
| D. | Editing |
| Answer» A. Tabulation | |
| 248. |
Selecting sample units in just a “hit and miss” fashion is called |
| A. | Purposive sampling |
| B. | Accidental sampling |
| C. | Stratified sampling |
| D. | Systematic sampling |
| Answer» B. Accidental sampling | |
| 249. |
Drawing a sample from each stratum in the proportion to latter’s share in the total population is called |
| A. | Stratified sampling |
| B. | Proportioned stratified sampling |
| C. | Disproportionate sampling |
| D. | Quota sampling |
| Answer» B. Proportioned stratified sampling | |
| 250. |
Population value is called ………….. |
| A. | Statistic |
| B. | Parameter |
| C. | Core value |
| D. | Variable |
| Answer» B. Parameter | |
| 251. |
Questions which allow only a few alternative way of answering is called ……….. |
| A. | Open ended questions |
| B. | Unstructured questions |
| C. | Structural questions |
| D. | Dichotomous questions |
| Answer» C. Structural questions | |
| 252. |
Questionnaire is filled by ………………. |
| A. | Respondent |
| B. | Everybody |
| C. | Enumerator |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» A. Respondent | |
| 253. |
Sending Questionnaire to a respondent with a request to complete and return by post is called |
| A. | Mail Survey |
| B. | Interview |
| C. | Observation |
| D. | Panel |
| Answer» A. Mail Survey | |
| 254. |
Theory is “ a set of systematically related propositions specifying casual relationship among variables” is defined by |
| A. | Black James and Champion |
| B. | P.V. Young |
| C. | Emory |
| D. | Gibbes |
| Answer» A. Black James and Champion | |
| 255. |
A researcher intends to explore the effect of possible factors for the organization of effective mid- day meal interventions. Which research method will be most appropriate for this study? |
| A. | Historical method |
| B. | Descriptive survey method |
| C. | Experimental method |
| D. | Ex-post-facto method |
| Answer» D. Ex-post-facto method | |
| 256. |
Which of the following is an initial mandatory requirement for pursuing research? |
| A. | Developing a research design |
| B. | Formulating a research question |
| C. | Deciding about the data analysis procedure |
| D. | Formulating a research hypothesis |
| Answer» B. Formulating a research question | |
| 257. |
In qualitative research paradigm, which of the following features may be considered critical? |
| A. | Data collection with standardised research tools. |
| B. | Sampling design with probability sample techniques. |
| C. | Data collection with bottom-up empirical evidences. |
| D. | Data gathering to take place with top-down systematic evidences. |
| Answer» C. Data collection with bottom-up empirical evidences. | |
| 258. |
……….. is “systematically conceptual structure of inter related elements in some schematic form” |
| A. | Concept |
| B. | Variable |
| C. | Model |
| D. | Facts |
| Answer» C. Model | |
| 259. |
which of the following is not a comparative scaling technique? |
| A. | Paired comparison |
| B. | Rank order |
| C. | Constant sum |
| D. | Itemized rating |
| Answer» D. Itemized rating | |
| 260. |
Which of the following is unipolar rating scale developed by John Stapel |
| A. | Stapel scale |
| B. | Likert scale |
| C. | Seentic differential scale |
| D. | Graphic rating scale |
| Answer» A. Stapel scale | |
| 261. |
An extension of pantry audit approach on a regular basis for data collection is known as |
| A. | Warrenty cards |
| B. | Pantry audits |
| C. | Store audits |
| D. | Consumer panel |
| Answer» D. Consumer panel | |
| 262. |
The pictorical technique of data collection which uses ten cards having prints of Ink blots arranged symmetrically |
| A. | Holtzman inkblot test |
| B. | Rorschach test |
| C. | Thematic appreciation test |
| D. | Rosenzweig test |
| Answer» B. Rorschach test | |
| 263. |
Which of the following is not a projective technique of data collection |
| A. | Word association test |
| B. | Sentence completion test |
| C. | Story completion test |
| D. | Pantry audit |
| Answer» D. Pantry audit | |
| 264. |
The test which is used to judge the randomness of a sample on the basis of the order in which the observations are taken. |
| A. | Run test |
| B. | Kruskul Wallis test |
| C. | Spearman’s Rank correlation |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» A. Run test | |
| 265. |
An Interview in which interviewer encourage the respondent to talk freely about a given topic is |
| A. | Focused Interview |
| B. | Structured Interview |
| C. | UnStructured Interview |
| D. | Clinical Interview |
| Answer» C. UnStructured Interview | |
| 266. |
The process of examining the collected raw data to detect errors and omissions and to correct these when possible |
| A. | Editing |
| B. | Coding |
| C. | Tabulation |
| D. | Classification |
| Answer» A. Editing | |
| 267. |
The statistical test used when we want to test the significance of difference among more than two samples at the same time |
| A. | Ztest |
| B. | F test |
| C. | Chi-square test |
| D. | ANOVA |
| Answer» D. ANOVA | |
| 268. |
In a ………….. observation researcher stands apart and does not participate |
| A. | Structured |
| B. | Unstructured |
| C. | Non Participant |
| D. | Participant |
| Answer» C. Non Participant | |
| 269. |
Observation of an event personally by the observer is …………….. |
| A. | Indirect observation |
| B. | Direct observation |
| C. | Controlled observation |
| D. | Uncontrolled observation |
| Answer» B. Direct observation | |
| 270. |
Attributes of objects, events or things which can be measured are called |
| A. | Qualitative mesure |
| B. | Variable |
| C. | Object |
| D. | Data |
| Answer» C. Object | |
| 271. |
Formulation of hypothesis may not be necessary in |
| A. | Survey studies |
| B. | Historical studies |
| C. | Normative studies |
| D. | Experimental studies |
| Answer» B. Historical studies | |
| 272. |
In order to augment the accuracy of the study a researcher |
| A. | Should increase the number of sample |
| B. | Should be honest and unbiased |
| C. | Should resort to ethical procedures |
| D. | all the above |
| Answer» D. all the above | |
| 273. |
Research means ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ |
| A. | Search for knowledge |
| B. | Invention |
| C. | Making changes |
| D. | none of these. |
| Answer» A. Search for knowledge | |
| 274. |
A good research must be ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐. |
| A. | Systematic |
| B. | logic |
| C. | Both a &b |
| D. | none of these. |
| Answer» C. Both a &b | |
| 275. |
Research methodology is a ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐. |
| A. | Science |
| B. | method |
| C. | invention |
| D. | none of these. |
| Answer» A. Science | |
| 276. |
‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ is the activity which is directed towards development of science of behavior in educational situations. |
| A. | Educational research |
| B. | social research |
| C. | Managerial research |
| D. | research in business & commerce. |
| Answer» A. Educational research | |
| 277. |
‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ includes survey & fact finding enquiries of the different kinds. |
| A. | Descriptive research |
| B. | analytical research |
| C. | historical research |
| D. | none of these. |
| Answer» A. Descriptive research | |
| 278. |
‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ research in applicable to phenomena that are measurable so that they can expressed in terms of quantity. |
| A. | Quantitative research |
| B. | qualitative research |
| C. | Analytical research |
| D. | Empirical research. |
| Answer» A. Quantitative research | |
| 279. |
‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ research is concerned with qualitative phenomenon. |
| A. | Qualitative research |
| B. | Quantitative research |
| C. | Empirical research |
| D. | analytical research. |
| Answer» A. Qualitative research | |
| 280. |
‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ is related to some ideas / theory. |
| A. | Empirical research |
| B. | Conceptual research |
| C. | Analytical research |
| D. | Descriptive research. |
| Answer» B. Conceptual research | |
| 281. |
‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ research is generally used by philosophers & thinkers to develop new concepts. |
| A. | Analytical research |
| B. | Descriptive research |
| C. | Empirical research |
| D. | Conceptual research |
| Answer» D. Conceptual research | |
| 282. |
‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ relies on experience or observation alone. |
| A. | Conceptual research |
| B. | Empirical research |
| C. | Analytical research |
| D. | Descriptive research. |
| Answer» B. Empirical research | |
| 283. |
Experimental research is based on ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐. |
| A. | Collected data |
| B. | opinions of experts |
| C. | Experiments conducted in a laboratory |
| D. | all of these. |
| Answer» C. Experiments conducted in a laboratory | |
| 284. |
‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ is a fact finding investigation with adequate interpretation. |
| A. | Descriptive research |
| B. | Experimental research |
| C. | conceptual research |
| D. | Analytical research. |
| Answer» D. Analytical research. | |
| 285. |
What is the first step in research process? |
| A. | Developing hypothesis |
| B. | Collection of data |
| C. | formulating research problem |
| D. | Developing hypothesis. |
| Answer» C. formulating research problem | |
| 286. |
‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ is a brief summary of proposed research |
| A. | Research design |
| B. | Research problem |
| C. | Report |
| D. | Primary synopsis. |
| Answer» D. Primary synopsis. | |
| 287. |
The variable which has the effect on another variable is called ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐. |
| A. | Extraneous variables |
| B. | Dependent variable |
| C. | Independent variable |
| D. | none of these. |
| Answer» B. Dependent variable | |
| 288. |
The variable where change has affected the other variable is called ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐. |
| A. | Dependent variable |
| B. | Independent variable |
| C. | Extraneous variable |
| D. | none of these. |
| Answer» B. Independent variable | |
| 289. |
The research work is conducted to test the truth of ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐. |
| A. | Problem |
| B. | hidden things |
| C. | Hypothesis |
| D. | (‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐) issue. |
| Answer» C. Hypothesis | |
| 290. |
What is the last step in research process? |
| A. | Execution of the project |
| B. | Preparation of the research report |
| C. | Testing hypothesis |
| D. | none of these. |
| Answer» A. Execution of the project | |
| 291. |
‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ is a plan that specifies the sources & types of information relevant to the research problem. |
| A. | Research problem |
| B. | Research report |
| C. | Research designs |
| D. | none of these. |
| Answer» C. Research designs | |
| 292. |
After formulating the research problem the research will prepare ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐. |
| A. | Sample design |
| B. | Data collection method |
| C. | research designs |
| D. | none of these. |
| Answer» C. research designs | |
| 293. |
‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ refers to the procedure of selecting sampling units from the universe. |
| A. | Research design |
| B. | Sample design |
| C. | Research |
| D. | none of these. |
| Answer» B. Sample design | |
| 294. |
One of the following is not included in the method of collecting primary data. |
| A. | Observation |
| B. | Questionnaire |
| C. | Schedule method |
| D. | all of the above. |
| Answer» D. all of the above. | |
| 295. |
‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ consists of classification , tabulation& coding. |
| A. | Collecting of data |
| B. | preparation of report |
| C. | Interpretation of data |
| D. | processing of data |
| Answer» D. processing of data | |
| 296. |
The report should contain ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐. |
| A. | Preliminary section |
| B. | main body |
| C. | end matter |
| D. | all of the above. |
| Answer» D. all of the above. | |
| 297. |
‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ is the list of books, journals, reports etc. |
| A. | Content page |
| B. | Appendix |
| C. | Bibliography |
| D. | list of tables. |
| Answer» C. Bibliography | |
| 298. |
What is the main source of research problem? |
| A. | Contemporary interest |
| B. | Normal topic |
| C. | a &b |
| D. | none of these. |
| Answer» A. Contemporary interest | |
| 299. |
(‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐) research means ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐. |
| A. | Mere assumption |
| B. | Supposition to be proved/disproved |
| C. | A hidden thing |
| D. | Normal question that he intends to resolve. |
| Answer» D. Normal question that he intends to resolve. | |
| 300. |
‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ is usually considered as the principal instrument in research. |
| A. | research design |
| B. | Research problem |
| C. | Sample design |
| D. | hypothesis. |
| Answer» D. hypothesis. | |
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