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Unit-1

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a research problem? [ B]

A) A practical issue in data collection B) A difficulty in a theoretical or practical


context that a researcher wants to solve
C) A set of assumptions in a hypothesis D) A question with only one solution

2. Which of the following is NOT a source of a research problem? [D]


A) Practical experience B) Literature survey
C) Theoretical curiosity D) Sample design

3. A characteristic of a good research problem is that it should be: [B]


A) Very broad B) Clear and precise
C) Highly complex D) Limited to theoretical aspects

4. An error in selecting a research problem could be: [A]


A) Choosing a problem that is too vague B) Reviewing related literature
C) Consulting with experts D) Assessing feasibility

5. The scope of a research problem refers to: [B]


A) The number of participants involved B) The boundaries and limits of the study
C) Only the theoretical context D) Including as many objectives as possible

6. Which of the following should be avoided when defining a research problem? [C]
A) Conducting a literature survey B) Consulting knowledgeable individuals
C) Focusing only on available solutions D) Defining clear objectives

7. Data collection in research involves: [B]


A) Gathering all available data B) Collecting relevant information based on the research design
C) Ignoring reliability of data D) Organizing data without analysis

8. A primary objective of formulating a research hypothesis is to: [B]


A) Guarantee specific results B) Provide a focal point for research
C) Avoid making assumptions D) Confirm all research is quantitative

9. Which approach is useful for investigating solutions to research problems? [B]


A) Avoiding empirical research B) Using empirical methods to gather data
C) Relying on personal opinions D) Ignoring systematic investigation

10. An example of an error in selecting a research problem is: [B]


A) Choosing a feasible topic B) Selecting a problem based solely on personal interest
C) Considering available resources D) Focusing on a relevant topic

11. Data analysis in research refers to: [B]


A) Gathering additional data B) Organizing and interpreting collected data
C) Only drawing conclusions D) Avoiding statistical tools

12. In selecting a research problem, it is crucial to: [B]


A) Ignore feasibility B) Ensure accessibility and resources availability
C) Focus only on one source D) Rely on theoretical aspects only

13. Necessary instrumentation in research refers to: [A]


A) Tools required to collect and analyze data B) The researcher’s preferences
C) Number of participants D) Ignoring all electronic devices
14. Good research is characterized by: [A]
A) A systematic and logical approach B) Random selection of data
C) Personal interpretations without evidence D) Ignoring the research design

15. The significance of defining a research problem is to: [B]


A) Solve the problem instantly B) Establish a clear direction for data collection
C) Focus on unrelated questions D) Expand the problem scope infinitely

16. The main purpose of rephrasing a research problem is to: [B]


A) Make it vague B) Define it in operational terms
C) Increase ambiguity D) Avoid literature review

17. Developing working hypotheses is essential because they: [A]


A) Serve as a focal point for research B) Complicate the research process
C) Are optional in systematic studies D) Have no impact on data analysis

18. When reviewing literature, a researcher should: [B]


A) Read only recent articles B) Examine theories, reports, and findings relevant to the problem
C) Ignore conflicting findings D) Select literature from unrelated fields

19. A well-defined research problem should allow a researcher to: [C]


A) Analyze irrelevant data B) Collect only quantitative data
C) Discriminate relevant data from irrelevant data D) Use a single research technique

20. In selecting a research problem, it is essential to: [B]


A) Choose a popular topic without review B) Evaluate feasibility and resources available
C) Ignore current research gaps D) Avoid pilot studies

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