McqMate
These multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are designed to enhance your knowledge and understanding in the following areas: Bachelor of Arts in Sociology (BA Sociology) .
| 51. |
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 | |
| 52. |
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 | |
| 53. |
……………….. is a measure of position rather than of magnitude. |
| A. | mode |
| B. | median |
| C. | mean |
| D. | range |
| Answer» B. median | |
| 54. |
The most frequently occurring score in a distribution. |
| A. | mean |
| B. | mode |
| C. | median |
| D. | quartile |
| Answer» B. mode | |
| 55. |
……………… provide a shorthand summary of data. |
| A. | frequency table |
| B. | simple table |
| C. | cross table |
| D. | two way table. |
| Answer» A. frequency table | |
| 56. |
…………… is a process of summarizing raw data and displaying them on compact statistical tables for further analysis. |
| A. | statistical analysis |
| B. | data processing |
| C. | tabulation |
| D. | table construction |
| Answer» C. tabulation | |
| 57. |
……… is constructed by erecting vertical lines on the limits of the class intervals marked on the base line |
| A. | frequency polygon |
| B. | histogram |
| C. | line graph |
| D. | bar charts |
| Answer» B. histogram | |
| 58. |
……………. are the most effective pictorial device for comparing data. |
| A. | bar charts |
| B. | graphs |
| C. | pictograms |
| D. | diagramme |
| Answer» C. pictograms | |
| 59. |
…… 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 | |
| 60. |
The values are represented by identical symbol or pictures. |
| A. | barcharts |
| B. | pictograms |
| C. | circle charts |
| D. | graphs |
| Answer» B. pictograms | |
| 61. |
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 | |
| 62. |
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 | |
| 63. |
………… measures the difference between the highest and lowest scores of a distribution |
| A. | range |
| B. | dispersion |
| C. | co-relation |
| D. | regression |
| Answer» A. range | |
| 64. |
Academic community is otherwise called |
| A. | general public |
| B. | target audience |
| C. | participant audience |
| D. | scientific community |
| Answer» D. scientific community | |
| 65. |
……………… is a succinct statement of the findings of the project |
| A. | proposal |
| B. | abstract |
| C. | project |
| D. | report |
| Answer» B. abstract | |
| 66. |
……… 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 | |
| 67. |
………………….. is the first page of research report |
| A. | introduction |
| B. | title page |
| C. | acknowledgement |
| D. | declaration |
| Answer» B. title page | |
| 68. |
…….. is a process of checking to detect and correct errors and omissions |
| A. | processing |
| B. | analysis |
| C. | editing |
| D. | coding |
| Answer» C. editing | |
| 69. |
……………… 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 | |
| 70. |
…… an abstract symbol representing an object or a certain phenomenon |
| A. | definition |
| B. | concepts |
| C. | objectivity |
| D. | hypothesis |
| Answer» B. concepts | |
| 71. |
…………………. is the response to code its response |
| A. | tabulation |
| B. | coding |
| C. | classification |
| D. | analysis |
| Answer» C. classification | |
| 72. |
The recording of the data is done on the basis of the scheme |
| A. | coding |
| B. | tabulation |
| C. | classification |
| D. | analysis |
| Answer» A. coding | |
| 73. |
It is a process of checking to detect and correct errors and omissions |
| A. | coding |
| B. | editing |
| C. | analysis |
| D. | classification |
| Answer» B. editing | |
| 74. |
…………….. is commonly used for presenting the sectional distribution of any other type of simple percentage distribution |
| A. | pictogram |
| B. | pie chart |
| C. | line graph |
| D. | bar chart |
| Answer» B. pie chart | |
| 75. |
…… is an intermediary process between data coding and data tabulation |
| A. | analysis |
| B. | editing |
| C. | transcription |
| D. | reporting |
| Answer» C. transcription | |
| 76. |
……………………….. is a declarative statement combining concepts. |
| A. | theory |
| B. | reviews |
| C. | hypothesis |
| D. | variables |
| Answer» C. hypothesis | |
| 77. |
…………… helps making estimations or generalizations from the results of sample surveys. |
| A. | statistical analysis |
| B. | hypothesis |
| C. | classifications |
| D. | tabulation |
| Answer» A. statistical analysis | |
| 78. |
…………………….. is an organized inquiry |
| A. | scientific method |
| B. | experimental study |
| C. | research |
| D. | social science research |
| Answer» C. research | |
| 79. |
………………. is drawn on the basis of cumulative frequencies |
| A. | cumulative frequency polygon |
| B. | frequency polygon |
| C. | histogram |
| D. | graphs |
| Answer» A. cumulative frequency polygon | |
| 80. |
………… 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 | |
| 81. |
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 | |
| 82. |
An image, perception or concept that is capable of measurement is called a …………. |
| A. | attribute |
| B. | theory |
| C. | paradigm |
| D. | variable |
| Answer» D. variable | |
| 83. |
…………… 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 | |
| 84. |
Preface include in the …………… section |
| A. | reference |
| B. | preliminary |
| C. | body of the report |
| D. | content section |
| Answer» B. preliminary | |
| 85. |
……………… 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 | |
| 86. |
Copies of data collection instruments are included in ……………. |
| A. | references |
| B. | appendices |
| C. | bibiliography |
| D. | footnotes |
| Answer» B. appendices | |
| 87. |
…………. are numbered consecutively within each chapter or throughout the entire report. |
| A. | references |
| B. | bibiliography |
| C. | footnotes |
| D. | appendices |
| Answer» C. footnotes | |
| 88. |
………………. are statements of factual information based upon the data analysis. |
| A. | findings |
| B. | review |
| C. | methodology |
| D. | hypothesis |
| Answer» A. findings | |
| 89. |
……………… is a measure that occurs most frequently in a distribution. |
| A. | mean |
| B. | average |
| C. | mode |
| D. | median |
| Answer» C. mode | |
| 90. |
………………. is a positional average. |
| A. | standard deviation |
| B. | range |
| C. | correlation |
| D. | median |
| Answer» D. median | |
| 91. |
………… 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 | |
| 92. |
…………. bar charts are commonly used for presenting time series data. |
| A. | vertical |
| B. | horizontal |
| C. | component |
| D. | circle |
| Answer» A. vertical | |
| 93. |
….… 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 | |
| 94. |
………… 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 | |
| 95. |
……………… 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 | |
| 96. |
…………… research aims at finding a solution for an immediate problem facing a society. |
| A. | applied |
| B. | descriptive |
| C. | qualitative |
| D. | empirical |
| Answer» A. applied | |
| 97. |
………………….. is also known as arithmetic average |
| A. | dispersion |
| B. | range |
| C. | quartile |
| D. | mean |
| Answer» D. mean | |
| 98. |
………… 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 | |
| 99. |
_________ is defined as a tentative or working proposition suggested as a solution to a problem. |
| A. | research |
| B. | hypothesis |
| C. | objective |
| D. | concepts |
| Answer» A. research | |
| 100. |
It essentially states that there is no relation between the variables of the problem. |
| A. | hypothesis |
| B. | crude hypothesis |
| C. | refines hypothesis |
| D. | working |
| Answer» D. working | |
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