430+ Research Methodology (RM) Solved MCQs

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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

430+ Research Methodology (RM) Solved MCQs

A literature review requires

Which of the following statement is not true?

Conducting Surveys is the most common method of generating

After identifying the important variables and establishing the logical reasoning in theoretical framework, the next process in research process is

The appropriate analytical technique is determined by

Which of the following is the first step in starting the research process?

Action research means

A reasoning where we start with certain particular statements and conclude with a universal statement is called

The essential qualities of a researcher are

In the process of conducting research “Formulation of Hypothesis” is followed by

Hypothesis which explain the relationship between two variables is known as

------- is quality of a good researcher

Fundamental research aims at

Interview with a detailed standardised schedule is called

“A system of systematically interrelated concepts definitions and propositions that are advanced to explain and predict phenomena” … is

Major drawback to researchers in India is …………….

. ………….. is the first step of Research process

A question which requires a solution is ………….

Converting a question into a Researchable problem is called

. Survey is a ……………. Study

A short summary of Technical Report is called

. A Blue print of Research work is called

The main objective of ………….. Study is to acquire Knowledge

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

Personal interviews conducted in shopping malls are known as………

Randomization of test units is a part of ………

The numerical description that describe sample may be expected to differ from those that describe population because of random fluctuations inherent in sampling process.

In each population element has a known and equal chance of selection.

is the evidence that the instrument, techniques, or process used to measure concept does indeed measure the intended concepts.

Experimental design is the only appropriate design where relationship can be established

On which of the following, scientific knowledge mostly relies?

Which of the following refers to research supported by measurable evidence?

All of the following are true statements about action research, EXCEPT;

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 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?

Why do you need to review the existing literature?

Which of the following is a discrete variable?

Independent variables that are not related to the purpose of study, but may affect the dependent variables are called

When the dependent variable is not free from the influence of extraneous variable,the relationship is known as

The different conditions under which experimental and control groups are put usually referred to as

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

Which of the following is a Non parametric test

An operational definition is—

Sampling method which is preferred for population with finite size

Mean, Median and Mode are :

A common test in research demands much priority on

Summarizing raw data and displaying them on compact statistical tables for analysis is

Selecting sample units in just a “hit and miss” fashion is called

Drawing a sample from each stratum in the proportion to latter’s share in the total population is called

Population value is called …………..

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