DR. K. Solved MCQ On Research Methodology PDF
DR. K. Solved MCQ On Research Methodology PDF
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1. The main concept behind doing research is to____________
Answer: C
Answer: C
3. Research is________
Answer: C
Answer: D
5. Which of the following is the first step in starting the research process?
Answer: C
Answer: D
(a) Wilkinson
(b) CR Kothari
(c) Kerlinger
Answer: D
8. The main aim of the scientific method in the research field is to_________
Answer: D
(c) The style in which you present your research findings, e.g. a graph.
(d) A framework for every stage of the collection and analysis of data.
Answer: D
(c) Both
Answer: C
(c) The style in which you present your research findings, e.g. a graph.
(d) A framework for every stage of the collection and analysis of data.
Answer: A
(a) A hypothesis
Answer: A
(a) Survey
(b) Historical
(c) Observation
(d) Philosophical
Answer: C
a) Statistic
b) Hypothesis
c) Level of Significance
d) Test-Statistic
Answer: B
15. Which of the following should you think about when preparing your
research?
Answer: D
Answer: D
(c) the style in which you present your research findings, e.g. a graph
(d) A framework for every stage of the collection and analysis of data
Answer: D
18. How can you tell if your research questions are really good?
Answer: D
Answer: C
20. The key advantage of structured observation over survey research is that:
(b) the researcher is immersed as a participant in the field they are studying
Answer: D
Answer: C
Answer: D
Answer: C
24. Which of the following is an advantage of qualitative interviewing relative to
participant observation?
(a) it allows you to find out about issues that are resistant to observation
Answer: A
Answer: B
Answer: D
27. Which of the following is not a data-collection method?
Answer: A
(a) Purpose
(b) Intent
(c) Methodology
(d) Techniques
Answer: B
(a) Marshall
(c) Emory
(d) Kerlinger
Answer: C
Answer: A
Answer: D
(a) Experiment
(b) Observation
(c) Deduction
(d) Scientific method
Answer: D
Answer: C
(b) Controlling
(c) Observation
Answer: A
Answer: A
Presenting a
Answer: C
(a) Deduction
(c) Observation
(d) experience
Answer: B
Answer: C
(a) Concept
(b) Variable
(c) Model
(d) Facts
Answer: C
40. A formal document that presents the research objectives, design of achieving
these objectives, and the expected outcomes/deliverables of the study is
called___________
Answer: B
41. Which of the following does not correspond to the characteristics of
research?
Answer: D
(a) Facts
(b) Values
(c) Theory
(d) Generalization
Answer: C
43. The research that is especially carried out to test and validate the study
hypotheses is termed___________
Answer: D
Answer: D
(a) A study completed far away from where the researcher lives.
(d) A study completed over a distinct period to map changes in social phenomena.
Answer: D
47. The research studies that explore the effect of one thing on another and more
specifically, the effect of one variable on another are known as__________
Answer: A
(a) Web-based
(b) Schedule
Answer: A
a. Kerlinger
b. CR Kothari
c. Goode and Hatt
d. Wilkinson
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3) What is the name of the conceptual framework in which the research is carried out?
a. Research hypothesis
b. Synopsis of Research
c. Research paradigm
d. Research design
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a. Reasonably accurate
b. An economical method of data collection
c. Free from personal biases
d. All of the above
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Explanation: In random sampling, for each element of the set, there exist a possibility
to get selected.
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?
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11) Which one among the following statements is false in the context of participatory
research?
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12) Which one among the following statement is true in the context of the testing of
hypotheses?
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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?
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Explanation: No explanation.
15) What does the longitudinal research approach actually deal with?
a. Long-term research
b. Short-term research
c. Horizontal research
d. None of the above
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a. Goal-oriented
b. Following an aim
c. Attaining an aim
d. Praying to achieve an aim
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Explanation: No explanation.
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19) Which of the following options are the main tasks of research in modern society?
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21) The main aim of the scientific method in the research field is to _________
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a. Rating Scale
b. Interview
c. Questionnaire
d. Schedule
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Answer: c) Questionnaire
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Explanation: One cannot generalize historical research in the USA, which has been
done in India.
a. By research title
b. By research duration
c. By research objectives
d. By total expenditure on research
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Explanation: Anyone who has studied the research methodology can undergo the
research.
a. Survey
b. Historical
c. Observation
d. Philosophical
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Answer: c) Observation
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a. Validity
b. Objectivity
c. Originality
d. All of the above
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Answer: b) Objectivity
Explanation: No explanation.
a. Quota sampling
b. Cluster sampling
c. Systematic sampling
d. Stratified random sampling
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a. b), c) and d)
b. a), b), c) and d)
c. a), b) and c)
d. a), b) and d)
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32) Which one among the following statements is correct in context to research?
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33) On what basis did Jean Piaget give his theory of cognitive development of humans?
a. Evaluation Research
b. Fundamental Research
c. Applied Research
d. Action Research
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a. Social relevance
b. Financial support
c. Researcher's interest
d. Availability of relevant literature
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Explanation: No explanation.
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39) Which one among the following is the most comprehensive source of population data?
a. Census
b. National Sample Surveys
c. Demographic Health Surveys
d. National Family Health Surveys
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Answer: a) Census
a. Controlling
b. Observation
c. Reference collection
d. Manipulation and replication
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Answer: b) Observation
Explanation: No explanation.
41) What are those conditions where a research problem is not viable?
a. It is new and adds something to knowledge
b. It can be researched
c. It has utility and relevance
d. It contains dependent and independent variables
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a. A longitudinal research
b. An applied research
c. A kind of research being carried out to solve a specific problem
d. All of the above
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45) Which one among the following falls under the category of research development?
a. Descriptive Research
b. Philosophical Research
c. Action Research
d. All of the above
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Explanation: No explanation.
46) What is the use of Factorial Analysis?
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47) What is the best-suited name for a process that doesn't necessitate experimental
research?
a. Manipulation
b. Controlling
c. Content analysis
d. Observation
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Answer: a) Manipulation
48) Which one among the following variables cannot be expressed in quantitative terms?
a. Numerical Aptitude
b. Marital Status
c. Socio-economic Status
d. Professional Attitude
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Explanation: A professional attitude is an ability that inclines you to manage your time,
portray a leadership quality, make you self-determined and persistent.
a. Vocational Interest
b. Human Relations
c. Professional Competence
d. Achievement Motivation
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50) Which one among the following phrases does not correspond to the meaning of
research as a process?
a. Problem Solving
b. Trial and Error
c. Objective Observation
d. Systematic Activity
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Answer: c) Objective Observation