1 - "Male and female students perform equally well in a numerical aptitude test." This statement indicates a
null hypothesis
2 - _______ refers to inferring about the whole population based on the observations made on a small part.
Inductive inference
3 - _________ is a preferred sampling method for the population with finite size.
Systematic sampling
4 - A Cluster of propositions with a structure that exhibits some inference is called
An argument
5 - A college wants to give training in use of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) to researchers. For this the college should organize:
Workshop
6 - A common test in research demands much priority on
All of the above
7 - A definition that has a meaning that is deliberately assigned to some symbol is called:
Stipulative
8 - A detailed description of methodology of research is required in
Thesis/Dissertation
9 - A doctor studies the relative effectiveness of two drugs of dengue fever. His research would be classified as
Experimental Research
10 - A good thesis writing should involve
all of the above
11 - A group of experts in a specific area of knowledge assembled at a place and prepared a syllabus for a new course. The process may be termed as
Workshop
12 - A hypothesis is a
supposition
13 - A null hypothesis is
when there is no difference between the variables
14 - A ratio represents the relation between:
All of the above
15 - A research paper
contains peer-reviewed original research or evaluation of research conducted by others
16 - A research paper is a brief report of research work based on
Both Primary and Secondary Data
17 - A research problem is feasible only when:
all the above
18 - A research problem is not feasible if __________________
It consists of independent and dependent variables
19 - A research problem is not feasible only when:
it consists of independent and dependent variables
20 - A researcher is interested in studying the prospects of a particular political party in an urban area. What tool should he prefer for the study?
Questionnaire
21 - A satisfactory statistical quantitative method should not possess one of the following qualities
Flexibility
22 - A statistical measure based upon the entire population is called parameter while measure based upon a sample is known as:
Statistics
23 - A thesis statement is
An assertion
24 - A working hypothesis is
a provisionally accepted hypothesis for further research
25 - A workshop is
a brief intensive course for a small group emphasizing the development of a skill or technique for solving a specific problem
26 - Action research is
A research carried out to solve immediate problems
27 - Action research is a type of _______
Applied research
28 - Action research means
A research initiated to solve an immediate problem
29 - Action-research is:
A research carried out to solve immediate problems
30 - Authenticity of a research finding is its:
Objectivity
31 - Bibliography given in a research report:
helps those interested in further research
32 - Books and records are the primary sources of data in:
historical research
33 - Circle graphs are used to show:
How various parts are related to the whole?
34 - Conferences are meant for
All the above
35 - Controlled group condition is applied in
Experimental Research
36 - Deconstruction is a popular method of research in
Literature
37 - Determining the relationship between two or more variables occurs in _____________.
Correlational research
38 - Dramaturgical interviewing is carried out through ________
Role playing
39 - Ethical norms in research do not involve guidelines for:
Thesis format
40 - 'Ethnography' describes _______
Both (a) and (b)
41 - Evaluation research is concerned with ___________
How well are we doing?
42 - Ex Post Facto research means
The research is carried out after the incident
43 - Field-work based research is classified as:
Empirical
44 - For advancing knowledge, the latest strategy used by mankind is
scientific thinking
45 - Formulation of hypothesis may NOT be required in:
Historical studies
46 - From the following list of statements identify the set which has negative implications for ‘research ethics' :
All of the above
47 - Fundamental research reflects the ability to:
Expound new principles
48 - Generalised conclusion on the basis of a sample is technically known as:
Data analysis and interpretation
49 - Good ‘research ethics' means
Assigning a particular research problem to one Ph.D./research student only
50 - Hypothesis relates ________
Variables to variables
51 - Identify the category of evaluation that assesses the learning progress to provide continuous feedback to the students during instruction.
Formative
52 - Identify the correct sequence of research steps :
Selection of topic, review of literature, data collection, interpretation of findings
53 - Identify the incorrect statement:
Scientific hypothesis is a scientific theory
54 - If a researcher conducts a research on finding out which administrative style contributes more to institutional effectiveness ? This will be an example of
Applied Research
55 - In a large random data set following normal distribution, the ratio (%) of number of data points which are in the range of (mean ± standard deviation) to the total number of data points, is
~ 67%
56 - In a Ph.D. thesis which one is the correct sequence for showing scheme of Chapterisation?
Introduction, Survey of related studies, Design of study, Data-presentation; analysis & Interpretation, Formulation of generalization & Conclusions, Suggestions for further research, References & Appendix
57 - In a thesis, figures and tables are included in
The text itself
58 - In qualitative research paradigm, which of the following features may be considered critical?
Data collection with bottom-up empirical evidences.
59 - In sampling, the lottery method is used for
Randomisation
60 - In the process of conducting research “Formulation of Hypothesis†is followed by
Collection of Data
61 - In the purposive method of sampling design, items are selected according to ___________
Personal judgement
62 - Jean Piaget gave a theory of cognitive development of humans on the basis of his
Fundamental research
63 - Manipulation is always a part of
Descriptive research
64 - Media is known as
Fourth Estate
65 - Newton gave three basic laws of motion. This research is categorized as
Fundamental Research
66 - Nine year olds are taller than seven year olds. This is an example of a reference drawn from
Cross-sectional study
67 - Normal Probability Curve should be
Zero skewed
68 - One of the aims of the scientific method in research is to:
eliminate spurious relations
69 - One of the following is not a quality of researcher:
His assertion to outstrip the evidence
70 - Participant observation is the process of immersing yourself in the study of ______
People
71 - Primary data for the research process be collected through _______.
Both (a) and (b)
72 - Random sampling is helpful as it is __________.
All the above
73 - Research and Development become the index of development of country. Which of the following reasons are true with regards to this statement?
All the above
74 - Research can be classified as:
All the above
75 - Research can be conducted by a person who:
has studied research methodology
76 - Research ethics do not include
Subjectivity
77 - Research ethics has a direct connection more often with which stages of research ?
Problem formulation and reporting of research findings.
78 - Research is
Working in a scientific way to search for truth of any problem
79 - Research is conducted to
All of the above
80 - Research is not considered ethical if it
does not ensure privacy and anonymity of the respondent
81 - Research problem is selected from the stand point of:
Social relevance
82 - Sampling error decreases with the
Increase in sample size
83 - Sampling is advantageous as it ________
Both (a) and (b)
84 - Suppose you want to investigate the working efficiency of nationalized bank in India, which one of the following would you follow?
Multi-stage Sampling
85 - Survey research studies _________
Populations
86 - The ‘Sociogram' technique is used to study
Human Relations
87 - The basis on which assumptions are formulated:
Cultural background of the country
88 - The conclusions/findings of which type of research cannot be generalized to other situations
Experimental Research
89 - The core elements of dissertation are
Introduction; Literature Review; Research Methodology; Results; Discussion and Conclusion
90 - The data of research is ______
Both (a) and (b)
91 - The depth of any research can be judged by:
objectives of the research
92 - The essential qualities of a researcher are
all the aboveÂ
93 - The experimental study is based on:
The manipulation of variables
94 - The first step of research is:
Identifying a problem
95 - The format of thesis writing is the same as in
a research dissertation
96 - The frequency distribution of a research data which is symmetrical in shape similar to a normal distribution but center peak is much higher, is
Leptokurtic
97 - The F-test:
can be one tailed as well as two tailed depending on the hypothesis.
98 - The importance of the correlation co-efficient lies in the fact that:
It allows one to determine the degree or strength of the association between two variables.
99 - The important pre-requisites of a researcher in sciences, social sciences and humanities are
supervisor, topic, critical analysis, patience
100 - The least important thing to do in teaching is _______
Punishing the students
101 - The longitudinal approach of research deals with _________.
Long-term researches
102 - The main characteristic of scientific research is:
all of the above
103 - The main purpose of research in education is to _________
Help the candidate become an eminent educationist
104 - The main purpose of the supervision of teaching should be the
Advacement of pupil welfare
105 - The population information is called parameter while the corresponding sample information is known as
Statistics
106 - The Principles of fundamental research are used in
Applied research
107 - The process not needed in experimental research is:
Observation
108 - The process not needed in Experimental Researches is
Manipulation
109 - The research approach of Max Weber to understand how people create meanings in natural settings is identified as
Interpretative paradigm
110 - The research is always -
all of these
111 - The research stream of immediate application is
Action research
112 - The research that aims at immediate application is
Action Research
113 - The research that applies the laws at the time of field study to draw more and more clear ideas about the problem is:
Experimental research
114 - The research which is exploring new facts through the study of the past is called
Historical research
115 - The sequential operations in scientific research are
Co-vaiation, Elimination of Spurious Relations, Generalisation, Theorisation
116 - The study in which the investigators attempt to trace an effect is known as:
'Ex-post Facto' Research
117 - The term ‘phenomenology' is associated with the process of
Qualitative Research
118 - The variable which impacts the relationship between an independent variable and a dependent variable is known as
control variable
119 - The word 'Anusandhan' implies _________
Following an aim
120 - Tippit table refers to ____________
All the above
121 - To test null hypothesis, a researcher uses:
ANOVA
122 - Type-I Error occurs if ___________________
the null hypothesis is rejected even though it is true
123 - We use Factorial Analysis:
To know the difference between two variables
124 - What do you consider as the main aim of inter disciplinary research?
To bring out holistic approach to research
125 - What is a Research Design?
Sampling of people, newspapers, television programmes etc.
126 - When a research problem is related to heterogeneous population, the most suitable sampling method is
Stratified Sampling
127 - When academicians are called to deliver lecture or presentations to an audience on certain topics or a set of topics of educational nature, it is called
Seminar
128 - When planning to do a social research, it is better to
Approach the topic with an open mind
129 - When the purpose of a definition is to explain the use or to eliminate ambiguity the definition is called
Theoretical
130 - When two or more successive footnotes refer to the same work which one of the following expressions is used ?
ibidÂ
131 - Which correlation co-efficient best explains the relationship between creativity and intelligence?
1
132 - Which is the main objective of research?
To discover new facts or to make fresh interpretation of known facts
133 - Which of the following are the basic rules of APA style of referencing format?
All of the above
134 - Which of the following are the characteristics of a seminar?
All of the above
135 - Which of the following is an initial mandatory requirement for pursuing research?
Formulating a research question
136 - Which of the following is classified in the category of the developmental research?
All the above
137 - Which of the following is not an example of a continuous variable?
Intelligence
138 - Which of the following is NOT the characteristic of a research?
Research is not a process
139 - Which of the following is not the critical feature of qualitative research?
Seeking to establish relationships among measured social facts.
140 - Which of the following is not the Method of Research?
Observation
141 - Which of the following is the first step in starting the research process?
Searching sources of information to locate problem
142 - Which of the following methods is best suited to show on a map the types of crops being grown in a region?
Choropleth
143 - Which of the following methods will you choose to prepare choropleth map of India showing urban density of population:
Quartiles
144 - Which of the following options are the main tasks of research in modern society?
all of the above
145 - Which of the following phrases is not relevant to describe the meaning of research as a process?
Objective Observation
146 - Which of the following sampling method is appropriate to study the prevalence of AIDS amongst male and female in India in 1976, 1986, 1996 and 2006?
Systematic sampling
147 - Which of the following sampling methods is based on probability?
Stratified sampling
148 - Which of the following sampling methods is not based on probability?
Quota Sampling
149 - Which of the following statement is correct?
Researches lead to discovery
150 - Which of the following statement is correct?
objectives should be pin-pointed
151 - Which of the following statements is correct?
All the above
152 - Which of the following statements is not true in the context of participatory research?
Its sole purpose is production of knowledge.
153 - Which of the following statements is true in the context of the testing of a hypothesis?
It is only the null hypothesis, that can be tested.
154 - Which of the following statements regarding the meaning of research are correct
All of the above
155 - Which of the following steps are required to design a questionnaire
All of the above
156 - Which of the following variables cannot be expressed in quantitative terms?
Professional Attitude
157 - Which one is called non-probability sampling?
Quota sampling
158 - Which one of the following belongs to the category of good ‘research ethics'?
Conducting a review of the literature that acknowledges the contributions of other people in the relevant field or relevant prior work
159 - Which one of the following does not come under the methods of data classification ?
Spatial
160 - Which one of the following is a non probability sampling?
Purposive
161 - Which one of the following is a non-probability sampling method?
Quota Sampling
162 - Which one of the following is a research tool?
Questionnaire
163 - Which one of the following is an indication of the quality of a research journal?
Impact factor
164 - Which one of the following is not a non-parametric test ?
t-test
165 - Which one of the following is not a source of data ?
Administrative records
166 - Which one of the following is not a type of experimental method?
Residual group experiment
167 - Which one of the following is the most comprehensive source of population data?
Census
168 - Which one of the following is the oldest Archival source of data in India ?
National Sample Surveys
169 - Which one of the following methods is best suited for mapping the distribution of different crops as provided in the standard classification of crops in India ?
Chorochromatic technique
170 - Which one of the following methods serve to measure correlation between two variables?
Coefficient of Rank Correlation
171 - Which one of the following principles is not applicable to sampling?
Sample units must be dependent on each other
172 - Which technique is generally followed when the population is finite?
Systematic Sampling Technique
173 - With which one of the following techniques communality is associated?
Factor analysis
174 - Workshops are meant for
hands on training/experience
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