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These multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are designed to enhance your knowledge and understanding in the following areas: Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (BA political science) .
| 1. |
Research is................................... |
| A. | a purposeful, systematic activity |
| B. | conducted for purely academic purposes. |
| C. | conducted to answer questions about practical issues. |
| D. | a random, unplanned process of |
| Answer» A. a purposeful, systematic activity | |
| 2. |
The research is always |
| A. | verifying the old knowledge |
| B. | exploring new knowledge |
| C. | filling the gaps between the knowledge |
| D. | all of the above |
| Answer» D. all of the above | |
| 3. |
Research is |
| A. | searching again and again |
| B. | finding solution to any problem |
| C. | working in a scientific way to search for truth of any problem |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» C. working in a scientific way to search for truth of any problem | |
| 4. |
„Metaphysics‟ means |
| A. | a branch of physics |
| B. | exploring the nature of ultimate reality |
| C. | physics of metals |
| D. | physics of weather |
| Answer» B. exploring the nature of ultimate reality | |
| 5. |
Who authored the book “methods in Social Research” |
| A. | wilkinson |
| B. | cr kothari |
| C. | kerlinger |
| D. | goode and halt |
| Answer» D. goode and halt | |
| 6. |
“A systematic step-by-step Procedure following logical process of reasoning” called |
| A. | experiment |
| B. | observation |
| C. | deduction |
| D. | scientific method |
| Answer» D. scientific method | |
| 7. |
“Reasoning from general to particular “is called |
| A. | induction |
| B. | deduction |
| C. | observation |
| D. | experience |
| Answer» B. deduction | |
| 8. |
“Deduction and induction are a part of system of reasoning” – stated by |
| A. | caroline |
| B. | p.v.young |
| C. | dewey john |
| D. | emory |
| Answer» B. p.v.young | |
| 9. |
Social Science deals with……….. |
| A. | objects |
| B. | human beings |
| C. | living things |
| D. | non living things |
| Answer» B. human beings | |
| 10. |
The quality of research is judged by the |
| A. | relevance of research |
| B. | methodology adopted in conducting the research |
| C. | depth of research |
| D. | experience of researcher |
| Answer» B. methodology adopted in conducting the research | |
| 11. |
Information is….. |
| A. | raw data |
| B. | processed data |
| C. | input data |
| D. | organized data |
| Answer» D. organized data | |
| 12. |
Which of the following periodical is specifically meant for publishing research work? |
| A. | magazine |
| B. | monographs |
| C. | journals |
| D. | books |
| Answer» C. journals | |
| 13. |
Which of following description is true in context of defining „theory‟? |
| A. | an organized body of concepts and principles intended to explain a particular phenomenon |
| B. | tentative explanations that new data either support or do not support |
| C. | apt to drive further research |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» A. an organized body of concepts and principles intended to explain a particular phenomenon | |
| 14. |
Research can be conducted by a person who |
| A. | has studied research methodology |
| B. | holds a postgraduate degree |
| C. | possesses thinking and reasoning ability |
| D. | is a hard worker |
| Answer» C. possesses thinking and reasoning ability | |
| 15. |
The feasibility of a research study generally depends upon |
| A. | cost factor |
| B. | time required to conduct research |
| C. | skills set of the researcher |
| D. | all of the above |
| Answer» D. all of the above | |
| 16. |
The result of building up information from pieces of information is known as |
| A. | an analysis |
| B. | a synthesis |
| C. | a synopsis |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» B. a synthesis | |
| 17. |
A researcher is generally expected to |
| A. | study the existing literature in a field |
| B. | generate new principles and theories |
| C. | synthezise different ideas |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» B. generate new principles and theories | |
| 18. |
What do you consider as the main aim of interdisciplinary research? |
| A. | to bring out holistic approach to research |
| B. | to reduce the emphasis of single subject in research domain |
| C. | to oversimplify the problem of research |
| D. | to create a new trend in research methodology |
| Answer» A. to bring out holistic approach to research | |
| 19. |
One of the essential characteristics of research is |
| A. | replicability |
| B. | generalizability |
| C. | usability |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» B. generalizability | |
| 20. |
The depth of any research can be judged by |
| A. | title of the research |
| B. | objectives of the research |
| C. | total expenditure on the research |
| D. | duration of the research |
| Answer» B. objectives of the research | |
| 21. |
An important practical issue to consider while designing a research project is |
| A. | an interesting theoretical perspective |
| B. | add to knowledge of researcher only |
| C. | availability of time and other resources |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» C. availability of time and other resources | |
| 22. |
The two main approaches of a research are |
| A. | data collection and data analysis |
| B. | surveys and questionnaires |
| C. | sampling and data collection |
| D. | qualitative and quantitative |
| Answer» D. qualitative and quantitative | |
| 23. |
Qualitative research is |
| A. | without any specific purpose |
| B. | primarily concerned with in-depth exploration of phenomena |
| C. | deals with the collection and analysis of numerical data |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» B. primarily concerned with in-depth exploration of phenomena | |
| 24. |
A research paper is a brief report of research work based on |
| A. | primary data only |
| B. | secondary data only |
| C. | both primary and secondary data |
| D. | none of |
| Answer» C. both primary and secondary data | |
| 25. |
Fundamental research is usually carried out in |
| A. | classroom |
| B. | field setting |
| C. | laboratory conditions |
| D. | social setting |
| Answer» C. laboratory conditions | |
| 26. |
The research which is exploring new facts through the study of the past is called |
| A. | philosophical research |
| B. | historical research |
| C. | mythological research |
| D. | content |
| Answer» B. historical research | |
| 27. |
Action research is |
| A. | an applied research |
| B. | a research carried out to solve immediate problems |
| C. | a longitudinal research |
| D. | simulative research |
| Answer» B. a research carried out to solve immediate problems | |
| 28. |
The term „phenomenology‟ is associated with the process of |
| A. | qualitative research |
| B. | analysis of variance |
| C. | correlational study |
| D. | probability sampling |
| Answer» A. qualitative research | |
| 29. |
Books and records are the primary sources of data in |
| A. | historical research |
| B. | participatory research |
| C. | clinical research |
| D. | laboratory research |
| Answer» A. historical research | |
| 30. |
Fundamental research reflects the ability to |
| A. | synthesize new ideas |
| B. | expound new principles |
| C. | evaluate the existing material concerning research |
| D. | study the existing literature regarding various |
| Answer» B. expound new principles | |
| 31. |
Fieldwork-based researches are classified as |
| A. | empirical |
| B. | historical |
| C. | experimental |
| D. | biographical |
| Answer» A. empirical | |
| 32. |
Which of the following is not a longitudinal design? |
| A. | panel |
| B. | cross-sectional |
| C. | trend |
| D. | both a) and c) are longitudinal designs |
| Answer» B. cross-sectional | |
| 33. |
Which research paradigm is not much concerned about generalizing its findings? |
| A. | quantitative research |
| B. | qualitative research |
| C. | mixed research |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» B. qualitative research | |
| 34. |
Conference proceedings are considered as..................documents. |
| A. | conventional |
| B. | primary |
| C. | secondary |
| D. | tertiary |
| Answer» B. primary | |
| 35. |
Which scientific method is a top-down or confirmatory approach? |
| A. | deductive method |
| B. | inductive method |
| C. | hypothesis method |
| D. | pattern method |
| Answer» A. deductive method | |
| 36. |
An appropriate source to find out descriptive information is................ . |
| A. | bibliography |
| B. | directory |
| C. | encyclopaedia |
| D. | dictionary |
| Answer» C. encyclopaedia | |
| 37. |
Which scientific method follows these steps:
|
| A. | inductive |
| B. | deductive |
| C. | top-down |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» A. inductive | |
| 38. |
A correlational study determines |
| A. | the relationship between independent and dependent variable. |
| B. | impact of the observer on the participant |
| C. | cause-and-effect relationship |
| D. | the relationship between two events |
| Answer» D. the relationship between two events | |
| 39. |
Which of the following terms can be associated with research in social sciences? |
| A. | causal research |
| B. | empirical research |
| C. | correlational research |
| D. | all of the above |
| Answer» B. empirical research | |
| 40. |
The qualitative research is usually |
| A. | deductive in nature |
| B. | inductive in nature |
| C. | deductive or inductive in nature |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» B. inductive in nature | |
| 41. |
Which of the following types of research is associated with theory generating? |
| A. | inductive research |
| B. | deductive research |
| C. | both inductive and deductive |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» A. inductive research | |
| 42. |
Which scientific method focuses on test in hypothesis developed from theories? |
| A. | deductive method |
| B. | inductive method |
| C. | hypothesis method |
| D. | pattern method |
| Answer» A. deductive method | |
| 43. |
Which scientific method focuses on generating new hypothesis and theories? |
| A. | deductive method |
| B. | inductive method |
| C. | both a) and b) |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» B. inductive method | |
| 44. |
Which research method is most appropriate if a researcher is looking for a causal relationship? |
| A. | experimental method |
| B. | case study |
| C. | correlational study |
| D. | naturalistic observation |
| Answer» A. experimental method | |
| 45. |
A field experiment is one that takes place in |
| A. | real world |
| B. | laboratory |
| C. | both in real world and laboratory |
| D. | naturalistic environment |
| Answer» A. real world | |
| 46. |
Characteristics of the scientific method necessarily include |
| A. | lab experiments only |
| B. | controlled observation |
| C. | analysis formulation |
| D. | all of the above |
| Answer» B. controlled observation | |
| 47. |
Which of the following types of research is associated with theory testing? |
| A. | inductive research |
| B. | deductive research |
| C. | both inductive and deductive |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» B. deductive research | |
| 48. |
Research study that takes place over a long period of time is termed as |
| A. | cross-sectional research |
| B. | longitudinal research |
| C. | research methodology |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» B. longitudinal research | |
| 49. |
A research problem is feasible only when |
| A. | it has utility and relevance. |
| B. | it is researchable. |
| C. | it is new and adds something to the knowledge. |
| D. | all of the above |
| Answer» D. all of the above | |
| 50. |
The first step of research is |
| A. | selecting a problem |
| B. | searching a problem |
| C. | finding a problem |
| D. | identifying a problem |
| Answer» C. finding a problem | |
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