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Research Methodology MCQ

1) Who was the author of the book named "Methods in Social Research"?

1. Kerlinger
2. CR Kothari
3. Goode and Hatt
4. Wilkinson

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2) What is the major attribute of Correlation Analysis?

1. Association among variables

2. Difference among variables
3. Regression among variables
4. Variations among variables

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3) What is the name of the conceptual framework in which the research is carried out?
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1. Research hypothesis
2. Synopsis of Research
3. Research paradigm
4. Research design

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4) What is the main role of research in education?

1. To upsurge one's social status.

2. To increase one's job prospects.
3. To augment one's personal growth.
4. To help an applicant in becoming a renowned educationalist.

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5) Which of the following features are considered as critical in qualitative research?

1. Collecting data with the help of standardized research tools.

2. Design sampling with probability sample techniques.
3. Collecting data with bottom-up empirical evidence.
4. Gathering data with top-down schematic evidence.

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6) How is random sampling helpful?

1. Reasonably accurate
2. An economical method of data collection
3. Free from personal biases
4. All of the above

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7) A research intends to explore the result of possible factors for the organization of
effective mid-day meal interventions. Which research method will be most appropriate
for this study?

1. Descriptive survey method

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2. Historical method
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3. Ex-post facto method

4. Experimental method

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8) Tippit table refers to as _________

1. Table of random digits

2. The table used in sampling methods
3. The table used in statistical investigations
4. All of the above

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9) In order to pursue the research, which of the following is priorly required?

1. Developing a research design

2. Formulating a research question
3. Deciding about the data analysis procedure
4. Formulating a research hypothesis

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10) The format of thesis writing is the same as in

1. Writing of Seminar representation

2. Preparation of research paper/article
3. A research dissertation
4. Presenting a workshop/conference paper

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11) Which one among the following statements is false in the context of participatory
research?

1. It recognizes knowledge as power

2. It is a collective process of inquiry
3. It emphasizes people as experts
4. Its sole purpose is the production of knowledge
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12) Which one among the following statement is true in the context of the testing of
hypotheses?

1. It is only the alternative hypotheses that can be tested.

2. It is only the null hypotheses that can be tested.
3. Both the alternative and the null hypotheses can be tested.
4. Both the alternative and the null hypotheses cannot be tested.

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13) What are the conditions in which Type-I error occurs?

1. The null hypotheses get accepted even if it is false

2. The null hypotheses get rejected even if it is true
3. Both the null hypotheses as well as alternative hypotheses are rejected
4. None of the above

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14) Research and Development become the index of development of the country. Which
of the following reasons are true with regards to this statement?

1. R&D targets human development

2. R&D can enhance people's standard of living in the country
3. R&D reflects the actual economic and social conditions being prevailed in the
country
4. All the above

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15) What does the longitudinal research approach actually deal with?

1. Long-term research
2. Short-term research
3. Horizontal research
4. None of the above
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16) What do you understand by the term "Anusandhan"?

1. Goal-oriented
2. Following an aim
3. Attaining an aim
4. Praying to achieve an aim

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17) Evaluation Research is concerned with __________

1. How well are we doing?

2. Why are we doing?
3. What are we doing?
4. None of the above

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18) Which of the following does not correspond to characteristics of research?

1. Research is not passive

2. Research is systematic
3. Research is not a problem-oriented
4. Research is not a process

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19) Which of the following options are the main tasks of research in modern society?

1. To learn new things

2. To keep pace with the advancement in knowledge
3. To systematically examine and critically analyze the investigations/sources with
the objective
4. All of the above

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20) What is the main aim of interdisciplinary research?

1. To over simplify the problem of research

2. To bring out the holistic approach to research
3. To create a new trend in research methodology
4. To reduce the emphasis on a single subject in the research domain

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21) The main aim of the scientific method in the research field is to _________

1. Improve data interpretation

2. Confirm triangulation
3. Introduce new variables
4. Eliminate spurious relations

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22) A researcher is interested in studying the prospects of a particular political party in an

urban area. So, what tool should he prefer for the study?

1. Rating Scale
2. Interview
3. Questionnaire
4. Schedule

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23) The conclusions/findings of which type of research cannot be generalized to other

situations?

1. Casual Comparative Research

2. Historical Research
3. Descriptive Research
4. Experimental Research

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24) How to judge the depth of any research?

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1. By research title
2. By research duration
3. By research objectives
4. By total expenditure on research

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25) Who can successfully conduct Research?

1. Someone who is a hard worker

2. Possesses post-graduation degree
3. Has studied research methodology
4. Possesses thinking and reasoning ability

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26) Which of the following is not the method of Research?

1. Survey
2. Historical
3. Observation
4. Philosophical

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27) A research problem is feasible only when

1. It has utility and relevance

2. It is new and adds something to knowledge
3. It is researchable
4. All of the above

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28) Circle graphs are used to show

1. How is one part related to other parts?

2. How various sections share in the whole?
3. How is one whole related to another whole?
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4. How are various parts related to the whole?
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29) Authenticity of a research finding is its

1. Validity
2. Objectivity
3. Originality
4. All of the above

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30) Which one is called non-probability sampling?

1. Quota sampling
2. Cluster sampling
3. Systematic sampling
4. Stratified random sampling

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31) What does a good thesis involve?

a) Reducing punctuations as well as grammatical errors to minimalist

b) Correct reference citations
c) Consistency in the way of thesis writing
d) Well defined abstract

Select the answers from the codes given below:

1. b), c) and d)
2. a), b), c) and d)
3. a), b) and c)
4. a), b) and d)

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32) Which one among the following statements is correct in context to research?

a) Research refers to a series of systematic activity or activities undertaken to find out the
solution
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b) It is a systematic, logical and unbiased process wherein verification of hypotheses,

data analysis, interpretation and formation of principles can be done.
c) It is an intellectual inquiry or quest towards truth,
d) It enhances knowledge.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

1. a), b), c) and d)

2. a), b) and c)
3. b), c) and d)
4. a), c) and d)

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33) On what basis did Jean Piaget give his theory of cognitive development of humans?

1. Evaluation Research
2. Fundamental Research
3. Applied Research
4. Action Research

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34) What are the core elements of a dissertation?

1. Introduction; Data Collection; Data Analysis; Conclusions and

Recommendations
2. Executive Summary; Literature Review; Data Gathered; Conclusions;
Bibliography
3. Research Plan; Research Data; Analysis; References
4. Introduction; Literature Review; Research Methodology; Results; Discussions
and Conclusions

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35) "Sampling Cases" can be defined as

1. Sampling using a sampling frame

2. Identifying people who are suitable for research
3. Literally the researcher's brief case
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4. A sampling of people, newspapers, television programs etc.

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36) Which technique is generally followed when the population is finite?

1. Systematic Sampling Technique

2. Purposive Sampling Technique
3. Area Sampling Technique
4. None of the above

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37) Research problem is selected from the standpoint of

1. Social relevance
2. Financial support
3. Researcher's interest
4. Availability of relevant literature

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38) The F-test:

1. Is essentially a two-tailed test.

2. Is essentially a one-tailed test.
3. Can be one-tailed as well as two-tailed depending on the hypotheses.
4. Can never be one tailed test.

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39) Which one among the following is the most comprehensive source of population
data?

1. Census
2. National Sample Surveys
3. Demographic Health Surveys
4. National Family Health Surveys

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40) The process not needed in experimental research is

1. Controlling
2. Observation
3. Reference collection
4. Manipulation and replication

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41) What are those conditions where a research problem is not viable?

1. It is new and adds something to knowledge

2. It can be researched
3. It has utility and relevance
4. It contains dependent and independent variables

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42) How can we enhance the research objective?

1. By making it more valid

2. By making it more reliable
3. By making it more impartial
4. All of the above

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43) Action-research can be understood as ___________

1. A longitudinal research
2. An applied research
3. A kind of research being carried out to solve a specific problem
4. All of the above

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1. The cultural background of the country

2. Universities
3. Some specific characteristics of castes
4. All of the above

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45) Which one among the following falls under the category of research development?

1. Descriptive Research
2. Philosophical Research
3. Action Research
4. All of the above

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46) What is the use of Factorial Analysis?

1. For setting the hypotheses

2. To understand the difference between two variables
3. To understand the relationship between two variables
4. To understand the difference between various variables

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47) What is the best-suited name for a process that doesn't necessitate experimental
research?

1. Manipulation
2. Controlling
3. Content analysis
4. Observation

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48) Which one among the following variables cannot be expressed in quantitative
terms?

1. Numerical Aptitude
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3. Socio-economic Status
4. Professional Attitude

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49) The "Sociogram" technique is used to study _________

1. Vocational Interest
2. Human Relations
3. Professional Competence
4. Achievement Motivation

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50) Which one among the following phrases does not correspond to the meaning of
research as a process?

1. Problem Solving
2. Trial and Error
3. Objective Observation
4. Systematic Activity

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