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| 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
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| 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
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| 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 | |
| 51. |
The ……… of a set of observations or scores is obtained by dividing the Sum of all the values by the total number of values |
| A. | mean |
| B. | median |
| C. | mode |
| D. | dispersion |
| Answer» A. mean | |
| 52. |
……………….. is a measure of position rather than of magnitude. |
| A. | mode |
| B. | Median |
| C. | Mean |
| D. | Range |
| Answer» B. Median | |
| 53. |
The most frequently occurring score in a distribution. |
| A. | Mean |
| B. | Mode |
| C. | median |
| D. | Quartile |
| Answer» B. Mode | |
| 54. |
……………… provide a shorthand summary of data. |
| A. | frequency table |
| B. | Simple table |
| C. | cross table |
| D. | two way table. |
| Answer» A. frequency table | |
| 55. |
……………. are the most effective pictorial device for comparing data. |
| A. | bar charts |
| B. | graphs |
| C. | pictograms |
| D. | diagramme |
| Answer» C. pictograms | |
| 56. |
…… is a line chart plotted on arithmetic graph paper from a cumulative frequency distribution that may be cumulated downward or upward. |
| A. | Lorenz curve |
| B. | bar charts |
| C. | ogive |
| D. | pictograms |
| Answer» C. ogive | |
| 57. |
Snowball sampling is used for data collection through............... |
| A. | Connecting relations |
| B. | Small population |
| C. | Representatives |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» A. Connecting relations | |
| 58. |
Choose the advantage of snowball sampling from the following |
| A. | Population is not seen |
| B. | Total size of population is not known |
| C. | Researcher’s acquaintance influence the research |
| D. | Contradicts with conventional nations |
| Answer» A. Population is not seen | |
| 59. |
The values are represented by identical symbol or pictures. |
| A. | Bar charts |
| B. | Pictograms |
| C. | Circle charts |
| D. | Graphs |
| Answer» B. Pictograms | |
| 60. |
A single value that represent the average characteristic of its frequency distribution |
| A. | Quartiles |
| B. | Grouped data |
| C. | Central tendency |
| D. | Range |
| Answer» C. Central tendency | |
| 61. |
The extent of variability is measured by ………………… |
| A. | Central tendency |
| B. | Measures of dispersion |
| C. | arithmetic mean |
| D. | co–relation |
| Answer» B. Measures of dispersion | |
| 62. |
………… measures the difference between the highest and lowest scores of a distribution |
| A. | Range |
| B. | Dispersion |
| C. | Co-relation |
| D. | Regression |
| Answer» A. Range | |
| 63. |
Academic community is otherwise called |
| A. | General public |
| B. | Target audience |
| C. | Participant audience |
| D. | Scientific community |
| Answer» D. Scientific community | |
| 64. |
…….. is a process of checking to detect and correct errors and omissions |
| A. | Processing |
| B. | Analysis |
| C. | Editing |
| D. | Coding |
| Answer» C. Editing | |
| 65. |
……………… is a trial test of a specific aspect of the study |
| A. | Plan of the study |
| B. | Design of the study |
| C. | Pie test |
| D. | Hypothesis |
| Answer» B. Design of the study | |
| 66. |
………. an abstract symbol representing an object or a certain phenomenon |
| A. | Definition |
| B. | Concepts |
| C. | Objectivity |
| D. | Hypothesis |
| Answer» B. Concepts | |
| 67. |
…………………. is the response to code its response |
| A. | Tabulation |
| B. | Coding |
| C. | Classification |
| D. | Analysis |
| Answer» C. Classification | |
| 68. |
……………… is a succinct statement of the findings of the project |
| A. | Proposal |
| B. | Abstract |
| C. | Project |
| D. | Report |
| Answer» B. Abstract | |
| 69. |
……… provides a summary of the current state of knowledge in the area of investigation |
| A. | Introduction |
| B. | Analysis |
| C. | Conceptual framework |
| D. | Review of literature |
| Answer» D. Review of literature | |
| 70. |
………………….. is the first page of research report |
| A. | Introduction |
| B. | Title page |
| C. | Acknowledgement |
| D. | Declaration |
| Answer» B. Title page | |
| 71. |
The recording of the data is done on the basis of the scheme |
| A. | coding |
| B. | tabulation |
| C. | classification |
| D. | analysis |
| Answer» A. coding | |
| 72. |
It is a process of checking to detect and correct errors and omissions |
| A. | coding |
| B. | editing |
| C. | analysis |
| D. | classification |
| Answer» B. editing | |
| 73. |
……………………….. is a declarative statement combining concepts. |
| A. | Theory |
| B. | Reviews |
| C. | Hypothesis |
| D. | Variables |
| Answer» C. Hypothesis | |
| 74. |
…………… helps making estimations or generalizations from the results of sample surveys. |
| A. | statistical analysis |
| B. | hypothesis |
| C. | classifications |
| D. | tabulation |
| Answer» A. statistical analysis | |
| 75. |
Any variable that is responsive for bringing about a change is called an ………….. variable |
| A. | dependent |
| B. | independent |
| C. | control |
| D. | Interdependent |
| Answer» B. independent | |
| 76. |
An image, perception or concept that is capable of measurement is called a …………. |
| A. | attribute |
| B. | theory |
| C. | paradigm |
| D. | variable |
| Answer» D. variable | |
| 77. |
…………… is a purposeful systematic and selective way of watching and listening to an interaction |
| A. | observation |
| B. | interview |
| C. | focus group |
| D. | participant observation |
| Answer» A. observation | |
| 78. |
Preface include in the …………… section |
| A. | reference |
| B. | preliminary |
| C. | body of the report |
| D. | content section |
| Answer» B. preliminary | |
| 79. |
……………… is the first of the terminal items presented at the end of the research report. |
| A. | author index |
| B. | footnotes |
| C. | appendices |
| D. | bibliography |
| Answer» D. bibliography | |
| 80. |
Copies of data collection instruments are included in ……………. |
| A. | references |
| B. | appendices |
| C. | bibiliography |
| D. | footnotes |
| Answer» B. appendices | |
| 81. |
…………. are numbered consecutively within each chapter or throughout the entire report. |
| A. | references |
| B. | bibiliography |
| C. | footnotes |
| D. | Appendices |
| Answer» C. footnotes | |
| 82. |
………………. are statements of factual information based upon the data analysis. |
| A. | findings |
| B. | review |
| C. | methodology |
| D. | hypothesis |
| Answer» A. findings | |
| 83. |
……………… is a measure that occurs most frequently in a distribution. |
| A. | mean |
| B. | average |
| C. | mode |
| D. | median |
| Answer» C. mode | |
| 84. |
………………. is a positional average. |
| A. | standard deviation |
| B. | range |
| C. | correlation |
| D. | median |
| Answer» D. median | |
| 85. |
………… presentation is particularly useful when the prospective readers are non-technical people or general public |
| A. | graphic |
| B. | table |
| C. | qualitative |
| D. | quantitative |
| Answer» A. graphic | |
| 86. |
…………. bar charts are commonly used for presenting time series data. |
| A. | vertical |
| B. | horizontal |
| C. | component |
| D. | circle |
| Answer» A. vertical | |
| 87. |
….… is an indepth comprehensive study of a person, unit, institution etc. |
| A. | content analysis |
| B. | observation method |
| C. | case-study |
| D. | focus group study |
| Answer» C. case-study | |
| 88. |
………… of research problem is the first and most important step in the research process. |
| A. | formulating |
| B. | designing |
| C. | selecting |
| D. | reporting |
| Answer» A. formulating | |
| 89. |
……………… is a way to systematically solve the research problem. |
| A. | research design |
| B. | research methodology |
| C. | research planning |
| D. | research discussion |
| Answer» B. research methodology | |
| 90. |
…………… research aims at finding a solution for an immediate problem facing a society. |
| A. | applied |
| B. | descriptive |
| C. | qualitative |
| D. | empirical |
| Answer» A. applied | |
| 91. |
………………….. is also known as arithmetic average |
| A. | dispersion |
| B. | range |
| C. | quartile |
| D. | mean |
| Answer» D. mean | |
| 92. |
………… provides the complete outline of the research report along with all details. |
| A. | preliminary |
| B. | body of the report |
| C. | main text |
| D. | methodology |
| Answer» C. main text | |
| 93. |
Research simply means a search for…………. |
| A. | Problems, |
| B. | facts, |
| C. | results, |
| D. | topics |
| Answer» B. facts, | |
| 94. |
…………………….. is an organized inquiry |
| A. | scientific method |
| B. | experimental study |
| C. | research |
| D. | social science research |
| Answer» C. research | |
| 95. |
………… is a plan, structure and strategy of investigations so conceived as to obtain answers to research problem |
| A. | research plan |
| B. | research proposal |
| C. | research design |
| D. | research methodology |
| Answer» C. research design | |
| 96. |
Research may be made through either arbitory method or………….. method |
| A. | rational, |
| B. | scientific |
| C. | vague |
| D. | imagination, |
| Answer» B. scientific | |
| 97. |
Who defined research is an systematic , controlled, empirical and critical investigation? |
| A. | Spencer, |
| B. | Weber, |
| C. | Kerlinger, |
| D. | Morry |
| Answer» C. Kerlinger, | |
| 98. |
……….develop theories? |
| A. | observarion, |
| B. | casestudy, |
| C. | research, |
| D. | survey |
| Answer» C. research, | |
| 99. |
Arbitory method is based on…………. |
| A. | investigation, |
| B. | imagination, |
| C. | research, |
| D. | scientific |
| Answer» B. imagination, | |
| 100. |
Who defined research is an organized enquiry? |
| A. | kerlinger, |
| B. | emory, |
| C. | morry, |
| D. | redman |
| Answer» B. emory, | |
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