Sr.No.

Question

1 What purpose do clearly stated aims serve?

Why is it important to read original articles when you are

2
reviewing the literature?
You are about to do a literature search, what would be the first
3
stage?
Which section of a journal article is provided in most online
4
electronic databases?

5 What is deemed a good measure of the quality of a journal?

University libraries subscribe to a limited number of journals as

6
they can only subscribe to 65% for each subject heading by law.

What is the typical time period between research being

7
conducted and research being published?

8 Usually student research is judged using:

9 What could you do to generate topic ideas?

If you find that someone else publishes work similar to yours

10
before your project is completed, what could you do?

11 When reading a journal article you should do what?

12 Which of the following is incorrect?

13 The purpose of research is:

  _______is a plan that specifies the sources &types of
14
information relevant to the research problem.

15  In order to begin research, one must

_____ is conducted with the purpose of gaining a better insight

16
into a problem
______is of great use when a researcher has only a vague ea of
17
the problem
 _____research design is used to describe the characteristics of
18
relevant group.
_______ research design is used to study or estimate the
19 proportion of people in a particular population who hold certain
specific attitudes.

____ research in applicable to phenomena that are measurable

20
so that they can expressed in terms of quantity
_____________ research is the gathering of primary data by
21
watching people.
“Officers in my organization have higher than average level of
22
commitment”
“There Such a hypothesis
is no relationship betweenishigher
an example of………
motivation level and
23
higher efficiency”
…………..  is an&structure
is the plan example ofofwhich type of hypothesis?
investigation so as to
24
obtain
A the answers
characteristic whichto research
varies inquestions.
quality from one indivual to
25
another
A criticalis review
called: of the information, pertaining to the research
26
study,
A already available
developmental research in design
variousthat
sources is called
examines age differences
27
at only one point in time is called the ------ method
28 A qualitative characteristic is called:
29 A research plan
30 A research proposal is best described as a
31 A research should be
A survey research methodology is particularly useful in
32
facilitating the study of:
33 Alternate-form reliability is also known as
A variable that changes due to the action of another variable is
34 A variable that is observed in a statistical experiment, but is not
known as the
35 specifically measured or utilized in the analysis of the data is
According to your text, extraneous variables can be dealt with
36 called as
in an experiment
Adjusting by.
the independent variable as per the need of research
37
is called
After as
formulating the research problem the research will
38
prepare 
39 Alcohol has an effect on short term memory.
40 Alternate hypotheses are set up for 
The order in which participants complete a task is an example
41
of what
What level
level of of measurement?
measurement would be used if participants were
42
asked is
What tothe
choose their favourite
difference between picture from a set
data measured on of
ansix?
interval
43
scale and data measured on a ratio scale?
44 When designing an instrument, you start with
45 Likert scales are criticised because
46 Which of these could not be used in a Likert scale?
47 Alternate-form reliability is also known as
48 Why might test-retest reliability become less important?
If the content of a test looks as though it is measuring what it is
49
supposed
If care hasto, it istaken
been said to
to have
ensurehigh….
that a measure is measuring all
50
aspects
If of something
a measure correlatesfully, it has
highly withhigh…
other established measures
51 If a measure is based on a full and close examination of the
of the same thing, it is said to have high….
52 underlying concept, along with the related theoretical
The nominal level of measurement is represented in which
53 approaches, then it is said to have high….
variable
The below?
ordinal level of measurement is represented in which
54
variable below?
55 Ratio level of measurement is the only level to have:
56 Ordinal scales have the property of:
Which of the following levels of measurement provides the
57
most
A information?
question that asks, "How many blocks did you walk?" is an
58
example
What ofof
kind a ________
scale has thescale.
greatest limitations on statistical
59
manipulation?
The question, "What ONE option do you like the most?" is an
60  In which of the following nonrandom sampling techniques
example of a ________, ________ question.
61 does the researcher ask the research participants to identify
___________ is a set of elements taken from a larger
62 other potentialisresearch
___________ participants?
that sampling procedure which does not afford
population according to certain rules.
63 any basis for estimating the probability that each item in the
_____________ is applied in big inquires extending to a
64 population has of being included in the sample.
conserable large geographical
_______________ sampling isareaespecially useful when you are
65
trying
A to all
list of reach population
sampling unitsthat
fromare inaccessible
which sample is orto hard to find. is
be drawn
66
called as ___________
67 A Plan for obtaining a sample from a population is called:
A population about which we want to get some information is
68 A sampling method in which the final choice of respondent is
called:
69 leftsampling
A to the interviewers
procedure thatwhoassures
base their
eachchoices
element oninonetheor more
70 variables such
population as age,
an equal nationality,
chance of being education
includedetcin isthe
called
sample is
A statement of the expected relationship between two or more
71 called
variables is known as the:
72 Any calculation on the sampling data is called:
Determining the sample interval (represented by k), randomly
73 Any measure of the population is called:
selecting a number between 1 and k, and including each
74
kth element in your sample are the steps for which form of
75 For making voters list in India we need
sampling?
For sampling, which ONE of the following should be up-to-
76
date, many
how complete and affordable?
participants will you need for a research study with a
77
population
If of 120,000?
clusters happen to be some geographic subdivision, in that
78
case
If N iscluster sampling
the size is better known
of the population and nasis___________
size of the sample,
79
then sampling fraction is:
80 If Population (x̄ ) = Sample (µ) then bias is:
81 The ANOVA test is based on which assumptions?
 arithmetic mean is 12 and number of observations are 20 then
82
sum of all values is
83 A bibliography is
84 A frequency distribution can be:
A grouping of data into mutually exclusive classes showing the
85
number
A of observations
measurement in each class
that corresponds is called:
to largest frequency in a set of
86
data is called:
87 According to percentiles, median to be measured must lie in
 An automobile manufacturer obtains data concerning the sales
of six of its deals in the last week of 2006. The results indicate
88 Assuming that the null hypothesis being tested by ANOVA is
the standard deviation of their sales equals 6 autos. If this is so,
89 false, the probability of obtaining a Fratio that exceeds the
the variance of their sales equals:
90 value reported
Chi-square in the
curve F table
ranges as the 95th percentile is:
from:
91 Coefficient of correlation lies between
Frequency distribution whose most values are dispersed to left
92
or right of mode is classified as
93 Frequency polygon can be drawn with the help of:
Given below the four sets of observations. Which set has the
94
minimum variation?
95 Given X1=20 and X2= -20. The arithmetic mean will be:
96 If all
In twothe items
units of in a variable
company, are non zero
employees andone
in unit nonare
negative
650 andthen:
97 monthly salary is ₹2750, employees in unit two are 700 and
In case of two-tail test ; if α- Value is less than 2x p Value than
98 monthly salary is ₹2500 then combined arithmetic mean is
Null
If Hypothesis
arithmetic mean is is
Said
25 to
andbeharmonic mean is 15 then
99
geometric mean is
100 In case of one-tail test ; Reject the null hypothesis
 Optio
a
Aims state clearly what the research intends to
contribute and details how the research will be
done.

To look for flaws in the method.

Read introductory textbooks.

Abstract.

The impact factor.

 False

2-6 months.

how much data has been collected.

Choose a topic relevant to your intended career.

Acknowledge it in your report and evaluate the

study.

Accept their ideas - after all they are published

authors.

If there is an absence of theory in published

writings then it is best that you don't bring in
theories from other fields.

to extend the conceptual understanding of a topic.

Research problem  

Start with a number of clear goals.

Conclusive research design   

Exploratory research design

Descriptive research design      

Exploratory research design

Quantitative research  

Experimental
Descriptive Hypothesis
Alternative
Research proposal
Variable
Research review
Cross-sectional
Constant
Should be detailed
Framework for data collection and analysis
Scientific
Women at work
Parallel forms
Independent variable
Independent variable
holding their values constant across conditions
Control of independent variable
Sample design   
Causal
Possible acceptance of the proposition
Nominal
Nominal
A ratio scale has equal intervals between the points
on the scale, whereas an interval scale does not.
An hypothesis
They are too easy to complete
Neither agree nor disagree
Parallel forms
If convergent validity was not high.
Criterion validity.
Content validity
Content validity
Internal validity
fear of crime
fear of crime
a. an indicator of magnitude
a. absolution
a. ratio
a
a. ratio
single choice, single response
a. Snowball
a.  Sample
Probability sampling
Stratified sampling
Convenience sampling
Universe
Population design
Finite population
area sampling
Quota sampling
Concept definition
(a) Parameter
(a) Finite
a. Simple Random Sampling
Sampling error
A sampling frame.
a. 242
Stratified sampling
n/N
Positive
The sample are randomly selected
A. 8
The theoretical framework of a research.
(a) Qualitative
(a) Frequency polygon
(a) Mean
A. 80th
√6
less than 0.05.
-∞ to +∞
-1 to +1
A. skewed
(a) Historigram
(a) 46, 48, 50, 52, 54
(a) Zero
(a) A.M > G.M > H.M
A. ₹2,620
Fail to Accept
A. 17.36
p Value is = < α value
 Options
b
Aims state clearly what the research
intends to contribute and justifies the
research being carried out.
To examine the validity of the
conclusions.

Order some inter-library loans.

Conclusion.

The OPAC factor.

 True

1-2 years.

its value to practitioners.

Identify some major articles and read

through their suggestions for further
research.

Completely revamp your ideas so you

are not replicating their study.

Approach it with a questioning style.

Psychological theory has a modest level

of generalization which can make it
unsuitable for application in new
contexts.

to produce work of publishable quality.

Research report  

Start with a number of predefined

objectives.

Descriptive research design

Conclusive research design

Exploratory research design.

Conclusive research design

qualitative research   

Causal
Directional Hypothesis
Null
Research process
Constant
Research design
Longitudinal
Variable
Should be given to others for review
and comments
Argument for the merit of the study
Val
People at work
Split-half reliability.
Extraneous variable
Dependent variable
random assignment of subjects to
condition
Manipulation of independent variable
Data collection method  
Non-Causal
Possible rejection of the proposition
Interval
Interval
A ratio scale puts scores into categories,
while an interval scale measures on a
continuous
An interview scale.
They restrict participant answers
Totally agree
Split-half
If reliability.
the concept being measured is not
expected to be stable over time (e.g.
mood).
Internal validity
Criterion validity.
Criterion validity.
Content validity.
temperature
temperature
b. arithmetic manipulation
b. metricity
b. nominal
B
b. nominal
single choice, multiple response
b. Convenience
b.  Population
Non- probability sampling
Area sampling
Quota sampling
Population
Sampling design
Infinite population
stratified sampling
Simple random sampling
Hypothesis
(b) Static
(b) Parameter
b. Stratified Random Sampling
Satandard Error
Respondent
b. 331
Area sampling
N/n
Negative
The population variances are all equal
to some common variance
B. 32
Resources such as books, journals and
other publications entified by subject
area.
(b) Discrete
(b) Relative frequency
(b) Median
B. 40th
6
equal to 0.05.
0 to ∞
-0.9 to +0.9
B. explored
(b) Histogram
(b) 30, 40, 50, 60, 70
(b) Infinity
(b) G.M > A.M > H.M
B. ₹2,520
Fail to reject
B. 16.36
p Value is = > α value
 Options
c

Aims state clearly in detail how research will be done

and justify why research is being carried out.

To obtain an overview of methods and procedures.

Do a literature search online.

Results.

The influence factor.

2-3 years.

whether it is worthy of publication.

Spend a few hours looking through PsycINFO or Web of

Science.

Change your hypotheses and aims.

Use the same ideas for your project.

A report may explore different aspects or an aspect of a

theory.

that the empirical work should be testing a theory.

Researchdesign

Have a well defined research method.

Diagnostic research design   

Diagnostic research design   

Conclusive research design   

Descriptive research design   

Analytical research    

Informative
Relational Hypothesis
Co relational
Research design
attribute
Data  review
Single-case
Attribute
Sets out the rationale for a research study
Description of how the researcher plans to maintain an
ethical perspective during the study
Reliable
Very large populations and geographically scattered
populations
Convergent Reliability
Complex Variable
Concomitant variable
increasing the power of your independent variables
Treatment of of independent variable
research designs  

Both 1 &2
Ordinal
Ordinal
An interval scale has a true zero point, so zero on the
scale corresponds to zero of the concept being measured.
A scale
They have too few points on them
Agree
Convergent Reliability
If participants become familiar with a test and all
perform better on the second occasion.
Content validity.
Internal validity
Internal validity
Construct validity.
income
income
c. exhaustive categorization
c. ranking
c. cardinal
C
c. cardinal
multiple choice, single response
c. Purposive
c.  Statistic
Multi- stage sampling
Multi- stage sampling
Snowball sampling
Sampling units
Sampling frame
Target Population
random sampling
Cluster sampling
Problem statement
(C) Error
(c) Without replacement
c. Systematic Sampling
Census
a census
c. 377
Quota sampling
N*n
Zero
The populations are normally distributed
C. 240
Systematic description of resources like books and other
publications entified by author, subject, etc.
(c) Continuous
(c) Frequency distribution
(c) Mode
C. 50th
1/√6
greater than 0.05
-∞ to 0
-0.9 to 0
C. bimodal
(c) Circle
(c) 40, 50, 60, 70, 80
(c) Impossible
(c) H.M > G.M > A.M
C. ₹2,420
neither A
C. 15.36
p Value is = < α/2 value
 d Answer Key
Aims state clearly how the
research will be done and what B
conclusions are expected.

All of these D

Ask your lecturer for some

A
articles.

Introduction. A

The intake factor. A

6-12 months. B

conventional academic criteria

such as technique skill and their D
contribution to a topic

All or any of the suggestions D

There is nothing you can do so do

A
not mention it in your study.

Read it as a way of obtaining

B
more information.

A useful requirement is that you

introduce relevant theory to your A
study/report/writings.

primarily to get more data. A

none of these C

Solve the research problem. B

Exploratory research design D

Descriptiveresearch design A

Diagnostic research design A

Diagnostic research design C

Empirical research A

Observational D
All of the above A
Research B
Research structure C
Statistic C
Literature review B
Sequential A
Association C
All of the above D
Description of the research
D
process for a research project
all the above. D
The workforce C
test-retest reliability A
Dependent Variable D
Allof the above C
Both a and b D
both 2 &3 D
none of these C
A
Neither 1 or 2 A
Ratio C
A ratio scale has a true zero point,
Ratio A
so zero on the scale corresponds
D
to zero of the concept being
A construct D
measured
They cannot be analysed B
None of these D
test-retest reliability A
If alternate-form reliability cannot
B
be calculated.
Face validity D
Face validity A
Face validity B
Face validity C
gender D
gender A
d. absolute zero D
d. variability C
d. ordinal A
A
d. ordinal B
multiple choice, multiple response C
d. Quota A
d.  Element A
Convenience sampling B
Convenience sampling C
All of the above C
Sampling frame D
Sampling distribution B
Sampling Population C
quota sampling D
None of the above B
Research question B
Non of the Above B
(d) Random B
d. Cluster sampling C
Simple random sampling C
CAPI machine A
d. 384 D
Convenience sampling B
Non of the Above A
1 C
The populations are statistically
B
significant
D. 1.667 C
The books that are going to be
C
used in a research.
(d) Both (b) and (c) d
(d) Cumulative frequency C
(d) Percentile C
D. 100 th
C
36 D
Zero A
0 to .5 B
0 to 0.9 A
D. unimoda A
(d) Percentage B
(d) 48, 49, 50, 51, 52 D
(d) Difficult to tell A
(d) A.M < G.M < H.M A
D. ₹2,320 A
Nor B B
D. 19.36 D
p Value is = > α/2value A
Sr.No. Question a
An important practical issue to Which theoretical
consider when designing a research perspective you find most
1 project is: interesting
Involves testing an explicitly
An inductive theory is one that:
defined hypothesis
2
An interview conducted by a trained
moderator among a small group of
Depth Interview
respondents in an unstructured and natural
3 manner is a ----------
Analysis of variance is a statistical method
of comparing the ________ of several standard deviations
4 populations.
Analysis of variance is a statistical method
of comparing the ________ of several standard deviations
5 populations.
ANOVA is the preferred method for
finding differences among several 0
6 population proportions
Arbitrary approach: Arbitrary scales::
Differential scales
7 Cumulative scale approach: ?
Arbitrary approach: Arbitrary scales::
Differential scales
8 Factor analysis approach: ?
As you begin your research project it is
important to record your thoughts, eas, Using an electronic recording
inspirations, contacts, references and device
9 resources

Business research is About statistical analysis

10
By using the experimental method,
extraneous variables are kept constant Confounding randomization;
either though --------or through blind experimenters
11 ---------------.
CEO of the company wants to study effect
of stress level on job satisfaction of
Stress level
employees. Dependent variable in this case
12 is:
CEO of the company wants to study effect
To become familiar with prior
of stress level on job satisfaction of
research on the phenomenon of
employees. Dependent variable in this case
interest
13 is:
 Classification method in which upper
limit of interval is same as of lower limit A. exclusive method
14 class interval is called
Classification of secondary data can be
Source
15 based on
a statement of the aims
Complete this sentence. A of an investigation.
hypothesis is:
16
Complete this sentence. correlational studies.
Confounding variables are a
17 problem in:
Conclusions from qualitative research are Less certain than from
18 -------- quantitative research
Controlled Group” is a term used
Survey research
19 in..............
The causal relationship
Correlation refers to
20 between two variables

the causal relationship between

Correlation refers to
two variables
21
Cross cultural studies are an example of: Case study design
22
Data arranged in ascending or
descending order of magnitude is
23 called: (a) Ungrouped data
Data collection that focuses on proving
an accurate description of the variables
exploratory study
in a situation forms the basis of which
24 type of study

Serve managers interested in
weekly, monthly, and yearly
Decision support systems usually:
results, not day-to-day
activities
25
Is made for performing the
Descriptive research is the type of research
basic or pure research; it’s a
that
26 theoretical research.

Descriptiveresearch studies is a category of Achieve new insights of a

research that aims to concept.
27
Diagrams such as cubes and cylinders
A. one dimension diagrams
28 are classified as
29 Discrete variable is also called……… Categorical variable
 Discrete variables and continuous
A. open end classification
30 variables are two types of
Endeavors to explain, predict, and/or
Scientific method
31 control phenomena are the goal of
The greater the stress
identify directional hypothesis from experienced in the job, the
following lower the job satisfaction of
32 employees
There is a difference between
identify non directional hypothesis from
commitment level of
following
33 employees in India &Japan. 
identify null hypotheses for"Women buy
H0: µw = µm
34 more clothes than men".

identify the correct hypotheses statement How do price &quality of a

from the following  product affect the sales?
35
identify the sources of primary data from
Newspaper articles
36 the following
Identify the sources of secondary data from
Questionnaire &surveys
37 the following

Every research project should begin with: A statement of the research

38
Experimental design is the only
appropriate design where_________ Strong
39 relationship can be established
The methodology used in
Experimental design is:
40 survey research.
the proof that is sought is to
Experimental research is appropriate when see the effect of certain
41 variables over other variables.
42 Extraneous variable are: Independent Variables
Factor analysis approach: Factor scales::
Differential scales
43 Arbitrary approach: ?

Following is/are assumption(s) in null There is no relationship exists

hypotheses between two or more variables.
44

For a research project to be rigorous it Be difficult to carry out and

must: complete
45
For controlling of independent variables,
Randomization
46 which technique is used? 
 Forced rankings are generally More
________ powerful than
47 comparative scales.

Formulating a research problem requires

identify the general goals of
dissecting the broad area of research into
research.
sub-areas. This done in order to
48
49 Greater risk taking is linked with Causal

Ha : Avg Protein Content in the Cow

milk is less than 40gms /Ltr. Correct H 0 H0 : µ= > 40gms & Ha: µ <
50 & Ha 40gms
 Options
b c d
Whether or not you have How much time and money
time to retile the bathroom you have to conduct the Which colour of ring binder
first research to present your work in
Does not allow for findings to
Uses quantitative methods Allows theory to emerge out of
feed back into the stock of
whenever possible the data
knowledge

Case Study Focus Group None of the above

Variances Means Proportions

variances means proportions

Summated scales Cumulative scales Factor scales

Summated scales Cumulative scales Factor scales

In a research diary. For posterity. For your research supervisor

Always complex and difficult About investigating some

Not really relevant
to understand aspectof business

Experimental control; Random sampling; random The independent variable; the

randomization assignment dependent variable

Commitment level Job satisfaction All of the above.

To entify potential To develop a list of pertinent

methodological problems in problems relative to the All of the above
the research area phenomenon of interest
B. inclusive method C. mid-point method D. ratio method

Category Medium All of the above

a statement which the methodical all of these.

serves as the basis for evaluation of research
further investigation. evidence.

experimental studies. longitudinal studies. all of the above.

Of little practical use Seldom defensible Of descriptive value only

Historical research Descriptive research

Experimental research
Association between two Proportion of variance that two Variance between two
variables variable share variables
a statistical method that can
the association between two the proportion of variance that
only be used with a
variables. two variables share
correlational research design.

Comparative design Experimental design Longitudinal design

(c) Discrete frequency

(b) Grouped data distribution (d) Arrayed data

descriptive study causal study All of the above

Prove managers with a

Help managers make decisions
generalized computing and Perform and record the daily
that are unique, raply
telecommunications capacity routine transactions necessary
changing, and not easily
that can be applied to a to the conduct of business
specified in advance
changing array of problems
Is intended for finding some Uses available information as
Includes fact-finding enquires
solution to the problem the base to make the further
and surveys.
consered. critical evaluation.
Describe, explain &analyze the
Test the relationship between
facts &events happening None of above
variables.
around us.
C. three dimensional
B. two dimension diagram D. dispersion diagrams
diagrams
Discontinuous variable Both A &B None of the above
B. time series classification C. qualitative classification D. quantitative classification

Tradition Inductive logic Deductive logic

Women are more emotional There is a relation between age

both a & b
than men &job satisfaction

Women are more emotional There is a relation between age

both a & C
than men &job satisfaction

H0 : µw ≠ µm H0 : µw <µm H0 : µw >µm

If the customers are proved

Why the training sessions are with better service, Employees are not committed
not effective? profitability of the bank will go to their work.
up.
Face to face interviews with
Feedback forms Both B &C
respondents
Face to face interviews with
Feedback forms Business magazines
respondents
An understanding of the
A decision about the data A decision about the research
overall conclusion that will be
gathering methods to be used methodology to be used
drawn.

Linear Weak Cause and Effect

The methodology used in case The methodology used in The methodology used when
study research. ethnographic research conducting experiments
doing certain things is required
it is necessary to get at facts
to stimulate the production of none of the above.
first hand and their resources.
desired goals.
Dependent Variables both A & B Extra Variables
Summated scales Cumulative scales Arbitrary scales

There is no difference between Thereexists a relationship

both a & b
the two sample groups between two or more variables

Designed by the research

Adhere to the scientific
Very big and very complex supervisor rather than the
principles of research
researcher.

Matching the groups Both a & b Neither A NOR b

Less

select what is of most interest

review the literature. improve the methodology.
to the researcher.

Non-Causal

H0 : µ< > 40gms & Ha: µ = H0 : µ= 40gms & Ha: µ < >
40gms 40gms None of these.
Answer Key

D
A

D
A

C
C
D

A
D

C
B