1:  

 Who said that members of the same species are not alike ? 

A Darwin
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B.Herbert Spencer

C Best
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D Good 
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2:  
 A researcher divides the populations into PG, graduates and 10 + 2 students and using the
random digit table he selects some of them from each. This is technically called 

A stratified sampling
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B.stratified random sampling

C representative sampling
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D none of these 
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3:  
A researcher divides his population into certain groups and fixes the size of the sample from
each group. It is called

A stratified sample
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B.quota sample

C cluster sample
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D all of the above
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4:  
 Field study is related to

A real life situations 

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B.experimental situations

C laboratory situations
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D none of the above

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5:  
Attributes of objects, events or things which can be measured are called

A.qualitative measure

B.data

C.variables

D.none of the above

6:  
An example of scientific knowledge is

A.authority of the Prophet or great men

B.social traditions and customs

C.religious scriptures

D.laboratory and field experiments

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7:  
Generalized conclusion on the basis of a sample is technically known as

A.statistical , inference of external validity of the

research

B.data analysis and interpretation

C.parameter inference

D.all of the above

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8:  
A researcher selects only 10 members as a sample from the total population of 5000 and
considers it good because

A he was a good researcher

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B.he was guided by his supervisor
 C the populations was homogeneous
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D all of these
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9:  
 Which technique is generally followed when the population is finite ?

A Area sampling technique

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B.Purposive sampling technique

C Systematic sampling technique

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D None of the above
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10:  
he research antagonistic to ex-post facto research is

A.experimental studies 

B.normative
researches

C.library researches

D.all of the above

11:  
 The experimental study is based on the law of

A single variable
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B.replication

C occupation
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D interest of the subject
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12:  
 A statistical measure based upon the entire population is called parameter while measure
based upon a sample is known as
 A sample parameter
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B.inference

C statistic
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D none of these
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13:  
The final result of a study will be more accurate if the sample drawn is

A taken randomly
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B.fixed by quota

C representative to the population

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D purposive
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14:  
 Which of the following is a non-probability sample ?

A Quota sample
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B.Simple random sample

C Purposive sample
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D (a) and (c) both
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15:  
Independent variables are not manipulated in

A normative researches
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B.ex-post facto researches

C both of the above

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D none of the above
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16:  
The process not needed in experimental researches is
 A observation
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B.controlling

C manipulation and replication

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D reference collection
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17:  
A teacher encounters various problems during his professional experiences. He should

A resign from his post in such situations

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B.do research on that problem and find a solution 

C avoid the problematic situations

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D take the help of the head of the institution
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18:  
A researcher selects a probability sample of 100 out of the total population. It is

A a cluster sample 
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B.a random sample

C a stratified sample
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D a systematic sample
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19:  
Area (cluster) sampling technique is used when 

A population is scattered and large size of the sample is to be drawn

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B.population is heterogeneous

C long survey is needed 

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D (a) and (c)
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20:  
 Validity of a research can be improved by

A eliminating extraneous factors

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B.taking the true representative sample of the population

C both of the above measures

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D none of these
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21:  
Who is regarded the father of scientific social surveys ?

A Darwin
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B.Booth

C Best
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D None of these
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22:  
All are example of qualitative variables except

A religion and castes

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B.sex

C observation 
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D interest of the subject
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23:  
Formulation of hypothesis may not be necessary in

A survey studies
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B.fact finding (historical) studies

C normative studies
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D experimental studies
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24:  
Logic of induction is very close to

A the logic of sampling

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B.the logic of observation

C the logic of the controlled variable

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D none of the above
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25:  
The probability of a head and a  tail of tossing four coins simultaneously is

A 1/8 
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B.1/16

C 1/4
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D 1/64
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26:  
 While writing research report a researcher

A must not use the numerical figures in numbers in the beginning of sentences
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B.must arrange it in logical, topical and chronological order

C must compare his results with those of the other studies

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D all of the above
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27:  
The per capita income of India from 1950 to 1990 is four times. This study is

A social
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B.horizontal

C longitudinal
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D factorial
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28:  
If you are doing experiment on a large group of sample which method of controlling will you
adopt ?

A.matching

B.randomization 

C.elimination and matching

both

D.elimination

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29:  
 A good hypothesis should be 

A precise, specific and consistent with moist known facts

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B.formulated in such a way that it can be tested by the data 

C of limited scope and should not have global significance

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D all of these
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30:  
 All causes non sampling errors except 

A faulty tools of measurement

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B.inadequate sample

C non response
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D defect in data collection
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31:  
For doing external criticism (for establishing the authenticity of data) a researcher must
verify:

A the signature and handwriting of the author

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B.the paper and ink used in that period which is under study
 C style of prose writing of that period
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D all of the above
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32:  
Survey study aims at:
(i)  knowing facts about the two existing situation
(ii)  comparing the present status with the standard norms
(iii)  criticising the existing situation
(iv)  identifying the means of improving the existing situation

A (i) and (ii) only

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B.(i), (ii), and (iii)

C (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)

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D (ii) and (iii) only
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33:  
 Nine years old children are taller than 7 years old ones. It is an example of 

A vetical studies
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B.cross - sectional studies

C case studies
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D experimental studies
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34:  
The historical research is different from experimental research in the process of

A.replication

B.the formulation of the

hypothesis

C.the hypothesis testing

D.all of the above

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35:  
 A research problem is feasible only when

A.it is researchable

B.it is new and add something to knowledge

C.it has utility and relevance

D.all of these
36:  
Hypothesis can not be stated in

A null and question form terms

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B.declarative terms

C general terms
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D directional terms
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37:  
 Total error in a research is equal to

A sampling error + non-sampling error

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B.

C only sampling error

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D sampling error * 100
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38:  
The validity and reliability of a research will be at stake when

A The author who is the source of information is biased, incompetent or dishonest

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B.The incident was reported after a long period of time from that of its occurrence 

C The researcher himself is not competent enough to draw logical conclusions

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D All of the above 
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39:  
Seeing a very big rally it was reported that JD will win the election, the conclusion was based
on :

A random sampling
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B.cluster sampling 

C systematic samialing
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D purposive sampling 
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40:  
Study the table which shows the income of five persons, and answer the question that
follows?

Year A B C D E

1960 55000 22000 43000 30000 40000

1965 75000 21900 47000 40000 60000

1970 76000 21880 42350 50000 65000

1975 83300 21750 72350 60000 90000

1980 93335 20000 54050 70000 75000

1985 102335 17000 84060 80000 105000

1990 103225 10500 85000 90000 120000

Which of the following conclusion is not correct?

A There has been an increase in the income of A but slight and steady decline in the
. income of B from 1960 to 1990

B.D and E have at least one property uncommon

C Percentage increase of A is higher than E

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D C has fluctuating trend in his income
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41:  
 The review of the related study is important while undertaking a research because

A it avoids repitition or duplication

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B.it helps in understanding the gaps

C it helps the researcher not to draw illogical conclusions

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D all of above
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42:  
Studying the social status of a population a researcher concluded that Mr. X is socially
backward. His conclusion is

A wrong
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B.right

C inaccurate
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D biased Note
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43:  
 In order to augment the accuracy of the study a researcher 

A should increase the size of the sample

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B.should be honest and unbiased 

C should keep the variance high

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D all of these
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44:  
Which of the following is a primary source of data ? 

A Personal records, letters, diaries, autobiographies, wills, etc.

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B. Official records governments' documents, information preserved by social-
 religious organizations etc

C Oral testimony. of traditions and customs

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D All of the above
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45:  
A researcher wants to study the future of the Congress in India. For the study which tool is
most appropriate for him?

A.Questionnaire

B.Schedule

C.Interview 

D.Rating scale
46:  
 It is an example of negative correlation:

A an increase in population will lead to a shortage of food grains

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B.poor intelligence means poor achievement in school

C corruption in India is increasing

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D poor working condition retards output
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47:  
The other name of independent variable for an experimental research is/are

A treatment variable
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B.experimental variable 

C manipulated variable
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D all of the above
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48:  
 Which of the following is not the characteristic of a researcher ?

A He is a specialist rather than a generalist 

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B.He is industrious and persistent on the trial of discovery

C He is not inspirational to his chosen field but accepts the reality

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D He is not versatile in his interest and even in his native abilities
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49:  
Bibliography given in a research report

A helps those interested in further research and studying the problem from another
. angle

B.makes the report authentic

C Both (a) & (b)

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D none of the above
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50:  
Collective psychology of the whole period is a theory which

A can explain all phase of historical development

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B.means the psychology of the whole society

C means psychological approach of data collection

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D all of the above
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51:  
 If the sample drawn does not specify any condition about the parameter of the population, it
is called

A selected statistics 
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B distribution free statistics 
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C census
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D none of the above
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