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430+ Research Methodology (RM) Solved MCQs

These multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are designed to enhance your knowledge and understanding in the following areas: Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) , Master of Commerce (M.com) , Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (BA political science) .

101.

A Hypothesis from which no generalization can be made is

A. Null Hypothesis
B. Barren Hypothesis
C. Descriptive Hypothesis
D. Analytical Hypothesis
Answer» B. Barren Hypothesis
102.

………….. from theory leads to Hypothesis

A. Deduction
B. induction
C. Logical deduction
D. Observation
Answer» C. Logical deduction
103.

………….. is a source of Hypothesis

A. Intuition
B. Knowledge
C. Energy
D. Survey
Answer» A. Intuition
104.

Hypothesis ……………… Research

A. Guide
B. Misguide
C. Alter
D. Change
Answer» A. Guide
105.

A Hypothesis contributes to the development of ………….

A. Theory
B. Generalization
C. Evolution
D. Concept
Answer» A. Theory
106.

…………. Is a quality of Good Hypothesis

A. Small in size
B. Conceptual Clarity
C. durability
D. applicability
Answer» B. Conceptual Clarity
107.

A Hypothesis must be …………….

A. Diffuse
B. Specific
C. Slow
D. Speedy
Answer» B. Specific
108.

Hypothesis must have ………………

A. Applicability
B. Durability
C. Testability
D. Measurement
Answer» C. Testability
109.

Statistical Hypothesis is derived from

A. Frame
B. Data
C. Sample
D. Facts
Answer» B. Data
110.

The …………. in which researcher is nurtured is a source of Hypothesis

A. Caste
B. Community
C. Culture
D. Economy
Answer» C. Culture
111.

In testing a Hypothesis the common error is

A. Type I
B. Type I and II
C. Type II
D. None of these
Answer» B. Type I and II
112.

Survey is a ……………. Study

A. Descriptive
B. Fact finding
C. Analytical
D. Systematic
Answer» B. Fact finding
113.

Survey is always a ………….. study

A. Field
B. Laboratory
C. Office
D. Class room
Answer» A. Field
114.

In a survey there is an enumerator and a ………………….

A. Guide
B. Respondent
C. Supervisor
D. Messenger
Answer» B. Respondent
115.

The first step in a survey is ……………. of a problem

A. Application
B. Rejection
C. Selection
D. Planning
Answer» C. Selection
116.

The first purpose of a survey is to ……………..

A. Description
B. Evaluation
C. Propagation
D. Provide Information
Answer» D. Provide Information
117.

All surveys are essentially ……….

A. Narrative
B. Explanatory
C. Interdisciplinary
D. Communal
Answer» C. Interdisciplinary
118.

The chief merit of survey is

A. Adaptability
B. Sensibility
C. Connectivity
D. Versatility
Answer» D. Versatility
119.

A survey is limited by the willingness and ……………. of respondent

A. Co-operation
B. Help
C. Access
D. Attitude
Answer» A. Co-operation
120.

In a survey the number questions is

A. Unlimited
B. limited
C. Both limited and un limited
D. None of the above
Answer» B. limited
121.

Survey is usually ………….

A. Cheap
B. Expensive
C. Moderate
D. None of above
Answer» B. Expensive
122.

The final stage is a survey is ……………….

A. Reporting
B. Field work
C. Assignment
D. Calculation
Answer» A. Reporting
123.

Survey is both intensive and ……………..

A. Deep
B. Wide
C. Extensive
D. Accurate
Answer» C. Extensive
124.

Surveys on the basis of subject matter are of two types (1) Social survey and (2)……………

A. Economic Survey
B. Deep survey
C. Intensive Survey
D. Extensive Survey
Answer» A. Economic Survey
125.

In a Three year Research Programme ………… time can be devoted for preliminary works

A. 20%
B. 50%
C. 17%
D. 25%
Answer» C. 17%
126.

For collection of Data ………….. time is devoted

A. 50%
B. 25%
C. 75%
D. 33%
Answer» D. 33%
127.

For Data Analysis ……….. time can be devoted

A. 25%
B. 75%
C. 30%
D. 100%
Answer» A. 25%
128.

For Report writing ……………. % of time is devoted

A. 17%
B. 33%
C. 25%
D. 10%
Answer» C. 25%
129.

Final stage in the Research Process is

A. Problem formulation
B. Data collection
C. Data Analysis
D. Report Writing
Answer» D. Report Writing
130.

A Research Report is a formal statement of ……………….

A. Research Process
B. Research Problem
C. Data collection
D. Data Editing
Answer» A. Research Process
131.

A comprehensive full Report of the research process is called

A. Thesis
B. Summary Report
C. Abstract
D. Article
Answer» A. Thesis
132.

The Report submitted when there is a time lag between data collection and presentation of Result is called

A. Thesis
B. Interim Report
C. Summary Report
D. Article
Answer» B. Interim Report
133.

Technical Report is otherwise called

A. Interim Report
B. Popular Report
C. Thesis
D. Summary
Answer» C. Thesis
134.

A short summary of Technical Report is called

A. Article
B. Research Abstract
C. Publication
D. Guide
Answer» B. Research Abstract
135.

………………. is called publication in a Research journal

A. Guide
B. Popular report
C. Research article
D. Format
Answer» C. Research article
136.

Ph.D stands for

A. Doctor of Philosophy
B. Degree in Philosophy
C. Doctor of Psychology
D. None of the above
Answer» A. Doctor of Philosophy
137.

Bibliography means

A. Foot Note
B. Quotations
C. List of Books referred
D. Biography
Answer» C. List of Books referred
138.

The first page of the research report is

A. Appendix
B. Bibliography
C. Index
D. Title Page
Answer» D. Title Page
139.

In Research Report ……………. is used to acknowledge indebtness

A. Bibliography
B. Index
C. Appendix
D. Foot-Notes
Answer» D. Foot-Notes
140.

Failure to acknowledge the borrowed material is called (Take and use of others as one’s own)

A. Acknowledgement
B. Foot note
C. Index
D. Plagiarism
Answer» D. Plagiarism
141.

A Blue print of Research work is called

A. Research Problem
B. Research design
C. Research tools
D. Research methods
Answer» B. Research design
142.

The concrete observable events which represent the abstract concepts or constructs are called

A. Data
B. Sample
C. Variable
D. Proposition
Answer» C. Variable
143.

In …………… the main purpose is to formulate a problem for more precise investigation

A. Exploratory or Formulative study
B. Descriptive study
C. Diagnostic study
D. None of the above
Answer» A. Exploratory or Formulative study
144.

The main objective of ………….. study’s to acquire knowledge

A. Exploratory
B. Descriptive
C. Diagnostic
D. Descriptive and Diagnostic
Answer» B. Descriptive
145.

……………… is concerned with discovering and testing certain variables with respect to their association or disassociation

A. Exploratory
B. Descriptive
C. Diagnostic
D. Descriptive and diagnostic
Answer» C. Diagnostic
146.

……………. 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» A. Exploratory
147.

…………….. is compared to Mariner’s Compass in sea voyage

A. Research Problem
B. Data collection
C. Sampling
D. Research design
Answer» D. Research design
148.

……………… prevent a researcher from blind search and intellectual wandering

A. Data
B. Sample
C. Research tools
D. Research design
Answer» D. Research design
149.

Research design is a blue print, outline and a …………….

A. Plan
B. System
C. Strategy
D. Guide
Answer» A. Plan
150.

Facts, figures and other relevant materials serving as bases for a study is called

A. Sample
B. Method
C. Data
D. Theory
Answer» C. Data

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