Research Methodology

1 . _______ is referred to as "the father of research on teaching"?

A. N. L. Gage
B. David Berliner
C. Egon Brunswik
D. Donald T. Campbell
2 . The main purpose of research in education is to _________
A. Increase social status of an individual
B. Increase job prospects of an individual
C. Help in the personal growth of an individual
D. Help the candidate become an eminent educationist
3 . _______ refers to inferring about the whole population based on the observations made
on a small part.
A. Pseudo-inference
B. Objective inference
C. Inductive inference
D. Deductive inference
4 . Sampling is advantageous as it ________
A. Saves time
B. Helps in capital-saving
C. Both (a) and (b)
D. Increases accuracy
5 . Random sampling is helpful as it is __________.
A. Reasonably accurate
B. Free from personal biases
C. An economical method of data collection
D. All the above
6 . Tippit table refers to ____________
A. Table of random digits
B. Table used in sampling methods
C. Table used in statistical investigations
D. All the above
7. Type-I Error occurs if ______________
A. the null hypothesis is rejected even though it is true ✓
B. the null hypothesis is accepted even though it is false
C. both the null hypothesis as well as alternative hypothesis are rejected
D. None of the above
8 . ______ is a preferred sampling method for the population with finite size.
A. Systematic sampling
B. Purposive sampling
C. Cluster sampling
D. Area sampling
9 . Research and Development become the index of development of country. Which of
the following reasons are true with regards to this statement?
A. Because R&D targets the human development
B. Because R&D can improve the standard of living of the people in a country
C. Because R&D reflect the true economic and social conditions prevailing in a country
D. All the above
10 . The data of research is ______
A. Qualitative only
B. Quantitative only
C. Both (a) and (b)
D. Neither (a) nor (b)
11 . The longitudinal approach of research deals with _____.
A. Short-term researches
B. Long-term researches
C. Horizontal researches
D. None of the above
12 . Dramaturgical interviewing is carried out through _____
A. Debating
B. Sampling
C. Case study
D. Role playing
13 . The word 'Anusandhan' implies _________
A. Goal Orientation
B. Following an aim
C. Attaining an aim
D. Praying to achieve an aim
14 . Survey research studies _________
A. Events
B. Processes
C. Populations✓
D. Circumstances
15 . Evaluation research is concerned with ___________
A. Why are we doing?
B. What are we doing?
C. How well are we doing? ✓
D. None of the above
16 . A college wants to give training in use of Statistical Package for Social Sciences
(SPSS) to researchers. For this the college should organize:
A. Lecture
B. Seminar
C. Workshop✓
D. Conference
17 . Which of the following is NOT the characteristic of a research?
A. Research is systematic
B. Research is not passive
C. Research is not a process✓
D. Research is problem oriented
18 . Which of the following statement is correct?
A. Discoveries are researches
B. Researches lead to discovery✓
C. Invention and Research are related
D. None of the above
19 . One of the following is not a quality of researcher:
A. Keenness in enquiry
B. He must be of alert mind
C. His assertion to outstrip the evidence✓
D. Unison with that of which he is in search
20 . A satisfactory statistical quantitative method should not possess one of the
following qualities
A. Flexibility ✓
B. Measurability
C. Comparability
D. Appropriateness
21 . Books and records are the primary sources of data in:
A. clinical research
B. historical research✓
C. laboratory research
D. participatory research
22 . Which of the following statement is correct?
A. objectives should be pin-pointed ✓
B. another word for problem is variable
C. objectives can be written in statement or question form
D. all the above
23 . The important pre-requisites of a researcher in sciences, social sciences and
humanities are
A. laboratory skills, records, supervisor, topic
B. supervisor, topic, critical analysis, patience ✓
C. archives, supervisor, topic, flexibility in thinking
D. topic, supervisor, good temperament, pre-conceived notions
24 . Which of the following options are the main tasks of research in modern society?
A. to discover new things
B. to keep pace with the advancement in knowledge
C. to systematically examine and critically analyse the investigations/sources with objectivity
D. all of the above✓
25 . What do you consider as the main aim of inter disciplinary research?
A. To over simplify the problem of research
B. To bring out holistic approach to research ✓
C. To create a new trend in research methodology
D. To reduce the emphasis of single subject in research domain
26 . One of the aims of the scientific method in research is to:
A. confirm triangulation
B. introduce new variables
C. improve data interpretation
D. eliminate spurious relations✓
27 . The depth of any research can be judged by:
A. title of the research
B. duration of the research
C. objectives of the research✓
D. total expenditure on the research
28 . Research can be conducted by a person who:
A. is a hard worker
B. holds a postgraduate degree
C. has studied research methodology ✓
D. possesses thinking and reasoning ability
29 . Which of the following statements is correct?
A. Variability is the source of problem
B. Researcher must possess analytical ability
C. Objectives of research are stated in first chapter of the thesis
D. All the above✓
30 . Which of the following is not the Method of Research?
A. Survey
B. Historical
C. Observation✓
D. Philosophical
31 . Research can be classified as:
A. Basic, Applied and Action Research
B. Quantitative and Qualitative Research
C. Philosophical, Historical, Survey and Experimental Research
D. All the above✓
32 . The first step of research is:
A. Finding a problem
B. Selecting a problem
C. Searching a problem
D. Identifying a problem✓
33 . To test null hypothesis, a researcher uses:
A. X
B. t test
C. ANOVA ✓
D. factorial analysis
34 . A research problem is feasible only when:
A. it is researchable
B. it has utility and relevance
C. it is new and adds something to knowledge
D. all the above✓
35 . Bibliography given in a research report:
A. has no relevance to research
B. shows vast knowledge of the researcher
C. helps those interested in further research ✓
D. all the above
36 . Fundamental research reflects the ability to:
A. Expound new principles ✓
B. Synthesize new ideals
C. Evaluate the existing material concerning research
D. Study the existing literature regarding various topics
37 . The study in which the investigators attempt to trace an effect is known as:
A. Survey Research
B. Historical Research
C. Summative Research
D. 'Ex-post Facto' Research✓
38 . A ratio represents the relation between:
A. Part and Part
B. Part and Whole
C. Whole and Whole
D. All of the above✓
39 . Circle graphs are used to show:
A. How one part is related to other parts?
B. How various sections share in the whole?
C. How one whole is related to other whole?
D. How various parts are related to the whole?✓
40 . Which of the following methods will you choose to prepare choropleth map of India
showing urban density of population:
A. Quintiles
B. Quartiles✓
C. Break - point
D. Mean and SD
41 . Which of the following methods is best suited to show on a map the types of crops
being grown in a region?
A. Isopleth
B. Choropleth✓
C. Chorochromatic
D. Choroschematic
42 . Generalised conclusion on the basis of a sample is technically known as:
A. Statistical inference
B. Parameter inference
C. Data analysis and interpretation ✓
D. All of the above
43 . The experimental study is based on:
A. Survey of literature
B. Conceptual parameters
C. Replication of research
D. The manipulation of variables✓
44 . The main characteristic of scientific research is:
A. empirical
B. theoretical
C. experimental
D. all of the above✓
45 . Authenticity of a research finding is its:
A. Validity
B. Objectivity✓
C. Originality
D. All of the above
46 . Which technique is generally followed when the population is finite?
A. Systematic Sampling Technique ✓
B. Purposive Sampling Technique
C. Area Sampling Technique
D. None of the above
47 . Research problem is selected from the stand point of:
A. Social relevance ✓
B. Financial support
C. Researcher's interest
D. Availability of relevant literature
48 . Which one is called non-probability sampling?
A. Quota sampling ✓
B. Cluster sampling
C. Systematic sampling
D. Stratified random sampling
49 . Formulation of hypothesis may NOT be required in:
A. Survey method
B. Historical studies✓
C. Normative studies
D. Experimental studies
50 . Field-work based research is classified as:
A. Historical
B. Empirical✓
C. Biographical
D. Experimental
51 . 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?
A. Quota sampling
B. Cluster sampling
C. Systematic sampling✓
D. Stratified random sampling
52 . A statistical measure based upon the entire population is called parameter while
measure based upon a sample is known as:
A. Inference
B. Statistics✓
C. Sample parameter
D. None of these
53 . The importance of the correlation co-efficient lies in the fact that:
A. It is one of the most valid measure of statistics.
B. It is a non-parametric method of statistical analysis.
C. There is a linear relationship between the correlated variables.
D. It allows one to determine the degree or strength of the association between two
variables.✓
54 . The F-test:
A. is essentially a two tailed test.
B. is essentially a one tailed test.
C. can be one tailed as well as two tailed depending on the hypothesis.✓
D. can never be a one tailed test.
55 . Which one of 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
56 . Which one of the following principles is not applicable to sampling?
A. Sample units must be clearly defined
B. Sample units must be dependent on each other✓
C. Same units of sample should be used throughout the study
D. Sample units must be chosen in a systematic and objective manner
57. The research is always -
A. exploring new knowledge
B. verifying the old knowledge
C. filling the gap between knowledge
D. all of these✓
58 . The research that applies the laws at the time of field study to draw more and more
clear ideas about the problem is:
A. Experimental research✓
B. Applied research
C. Action research
D. None of these
59 . When a research problem is related to heterogeneous population, the most suitable
sampling method is
A. Lottery Method ✓
B. Cluster Sampling
C. Stratified Sampling
D. Convenient Sampling
60 . The process not needed in experimental research is:
A. Controlling
B. Observation
C. Reference collection✓
D. Manipulation and replication