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190+ Principles of Social Research Solved MCQs

These multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are designed to enhance your knowledge and understanding in the following areas: Bachelor of Arts in Sociology (BA Sociology) , Sociology (CBCS) .

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
26.

(i) Statistical laws are not exact (ii) Statistics reveals the entire story Choose the correct from the following:

A. Both the statements are correct
B. Only the first statement is correct
C. Only the second statement is correct
D. Both the statements are wrong
Answer» B. Only the first statement is correct
27.

Which among the following is not a merit of the census method?

A. Results are representative
B. Information on rare events
C. Results are reliable
D. In appropriate method for enumeration
Answer» D. In appropriate method for enumeration
28.

What is the reason for dropping the enumeration process?

A. cost is prohibitive
B. time consuming
C. large efforts
D. All the above
Answer» D. All the above
29.

Which among the following is a material for statistics?

A. Honesty
B. Poverty
C. Wisdom
D. Numerical data
Answer» D. Numerical data
30.

What embodies sampling?

A. Haphazard selection
B. Numbers
C. Definite rules
D. Accuracy
Answer» C. Definite rules
31.

The basic objective of sampling study is ........................

A. to draw inference
B. to check units of population
C. to collect numerical data
D. to make census
Answer» C. to collect numerical data
32.

The Mathematical theory of probability has helped to form the ..............

A. Statistical theory
B. Law of Inertia of large numbers
C. Law of statistical Relativity
D. Law of statistical Regularity
Answer» A. Statistical theory
33.

When someone studies about the average height of the students of a particular university, which way will be selected from the following, for more accurate results?

A. Take the measurement of all the students in the University
B. Select some students randomly from some colleges
C. Select randomly from every colleges
D. Select all the students from some colleges
Answer» C. Select randomly from every colleges
34.

(i) the results derived from sampling method may be different from population
(ii) Sampling method derives only the same characteristics of the population
Choose the correct from the following:

A. Both the statements are correct
B. Both the statements are wrong
C. Only the first statement is correct
D. only the second statement is correct
Answer» C. Only the first statement is correct
35.

The Law of Inertia of Large Numbers means..........................

A. Opposite of the law of statistical Regularity
B. Same to the Law of statistical Regularity
C. Sample in Large Numbers create big variations in results
D. Opposite to the mathematical theory of probability
Answer» B. Same to the Law of statistical Regularity
36.

To study the variation in the production of rice over a number of years, select from the following, the appropriate sample for drawing results that reflects only small variations?

A. Collect data from some states
B. Collect data from all the states
C. Collect data from one or two states
D. Collect data from more than half the number of states
Answer» B. Collect data from all the states
37.

Which among the following is not an essential of sampling?

A. Representativeness
B. Complete
C. Same
D. Dependent
Answer» D. Dependent
38.

“More reliable results can be obtained through sampling method”, because ……........

A. Statistical error is low
B. Saves time
C. Cost is low
D. None of the above
Answer» A. Statistical error is low
39.

(i) Judging a person is an example for random sampling method
(ii) Blood taken for testing is an example for sampling method
Choose the correct from the following:

A. Both the statements are correct
B. Both the statements are wrong
C. Only the first statement is correct
D. Only the second statement is correct
Answer» A. Both the statements are correct
40.

“Equal chances of being included in the sample”, about what does Dr. Yates and Harper defined like this?

A. Stratified sampling
B. Probability sampling
C. Proportional Sampling
D. None of these
Answer» B. Probability sampling
41.

Non-proportional random sampling is a sub-type of....................

A. Unrestricted random sampling
B. Simple Random Sampling
C. Stratified Random Sampling
D. Cluster Random Sampling
Answer» C. Stratified Random Sampling
42.

When the population is badly affected, which type of sampling is appropriate?

A. Systematic sampling
B. stratified sampling
C. Cluster sampling
D. None of the above
Answer» B. stratified sampling
43.

............ sampling introduced its ability to change in accordance with the changing situations.

A. Multistage
B. Judgment
C. Deliberate
D. Systematic
Answer» A. Multistage
44.

Quota sampling is the combination of ............. and............... Sampling

A. Purposive and Deliberate
B. Purposive and systematic
C. Stratified and systematic
D. Purposive and stratified
Answer» D. Purposive and stratified
45.

How did king relate the statistical Regularity and Random sampling?

A. Sampling is not related to calculation
B. Sample chosen possess some features of the whole
C. Chosen sample can follow the statistical methods
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Sample chosen possess some features of the whole
46.

What is the characteristic of the sample which is selected randomly?

A. It is not average of the whole
B. It would be representative
C. It would not be equal to the population
D. All the above
Answer» B. It would be representative
47.

‘A text Book of Statistics’ is written by ............................

A. S.P. Gupta
B. P.L. Bhandarkar, T.S Wilkinson
C. Pauline V. Young
D. L.R. Potti
Answer» D. L.R. Potti
48.

……… is the short summary of the technical report which is prepared by a Doctoral student.

A. Research article
B. Research report
C. Interim report
D. Research report
Answer» D. Research report
49.

………………… is a narrative and authoritative document on the outcome of research effort.

A. Research proposal
B. Summary report
C. Synopsis
D. Research report
Answer» A. Research proposal
50.

It provides systematic knowledge on problem and issues analysed.

A. Research report
B. Research abstract
C. Research proposal
D. Research design
Answer» A. Research report

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