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 theoreticalframework, 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 universalstatement 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 toexplain 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. 5. 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 totheir 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
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 describepopulation 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 doesindeed 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 beestablished
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 andworth, 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 aneducational program is which type of review?
A. Integrative reviews
B. Theoretical reviews
C. Self-study reviews
D. Historical reviews
Answer
C. Self-study reviews
236. Why do you need to review the existing literature?
A. To give your dissertation a proper academic appearance, with lots of references.
B. Because without it, you could never reach the required word-count.
C. To find out what is already known about your area of interest.
D. To help in your general studying.
Answer
C. To find out what is already known about your area of interest.
237. Which of the following is a discrete variable?
A. height
B. age
C. miles per gallon
D. number of children
Answer
D. number of children
238. Independent variables that are not related to the purpose of study, but may affect the dependentvariables are called
A. Extraneous variable
B. Independent variable
C. Confounded variable
D. All the above
Answer
A. Extraneous variable
239. When the dependent variable is not free from the influence of extraneous variable,the relationshipis known as
A. Interrogative
B. Exceptional
C. Confounded
D. None of the above
Answer
C. Confounded
240. The different conditions under which experimental and control groups are put usually referred to as
A. Treatment
B. Control
C. Causation
D. Experiment
Answer
A. Treatment
