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(1) Bibliography given in a research report
[A] Helps those interested in further research and studying the problem from another angle
[B] Shows the vast knowledge of the researcher
[C] Makes the report authentic
[D] None of the above
Answer: Helps those interested in further research and studying the problem from another angle
(2) Which comes first, theory or research? a) b) c) d)
[A] Theory, because otherwise you are working in the dark
[B] Research, because that’s the only way you can develop a theory
[C] It depends on your point of view
[D] The question is meaningless, because you can’t have one without the other
Answer: It depends on your point of view
(3) We review the relevant literature to know:
[A] What is already known about the topic
[B] What concepts and theories have been applied to the topic
[C] Who are the key contributors to the topic
[D] All of the above
Answer: Pr absorbs red light and becomes Pfr
(4) A deductive theory is one that
[A] Allows theory to emerge out of the data
[B] Involves testing an explicitly defined hypothesis
[C] Allows for findings to feed back into the stock of knowledge
[D] Uses qualitative methods whenever possible
Answer: Involves testing an explicitly defined hypothesis
(5) Which of the following is not a type of research question?
[A] A hypothesis
[B] Predicting an outcome
[C] Evaluating a phenomenon
[D] Developing good practice
Answer: A hypothesis
(6) What does ‘sampling cases’ mean?
[A] Sampling using a sampling frame
[B] Identifying people who are suitable for research
[C] Literally, the researcher’s brief-case
[D] Sampling people, newspapers, television programmes etc
Answer: Sampling people, newspapers, television programmes etc.
(7) The core ingredients of a dissertation are:
[A] Introduction; Data collection; Data analysis; Conclusions and recommendations.
[B] Executive summary; Literature review; Data gathered; Conclusions; Bibliography
[C] Introduction; Literature review; Research methods; Results; Discussion; Conclusion
[D] Research plan; Research data; Analysis; References
Answer: Introduction; Literature review; Research methods; Results; Discussion; Conclusion
(8) Which of the following is not a data-collection method?
[A] Research questions
[B] Unstructured interviewing
[C] Postal survey questionnaires
[D] Participant observation
Answer: Research questions
(9) The research antagonistic to ex-post facto research is
[A] Experimental studies
[B] Library researches
[C] Normative researches
[D] All of the above
Answer: Experimental studies
(10) An example of scientific knowledge is
[A] Laboratory and field experiments
[B] Social traditions and customs
[C] Authority of the Prophet or great men
[D] Religious scriptures
Answer: Laboratory and field experiments
(11) The process not needed in experimental researches is
[A] Reference collection
[B] Controlling
[C] Observation
[D] Manipulation and replication
Answer: Reference collection
(12) Below are given some probable characteristics of an ineffective teacher, which of them is most likely to be characterized the ineffective teacher
[A] Emphasis upon pupil discussion in the clarification of groups goals
[B] Emphasis upon standards
[C] Emphasis upon the control of the immediate situation
[D] None of the above
Answer: Emphasis upon the control of the immediate situation
(13) The per capital income of India from 1950 to 1990 is four times. This study is
[A] Social
[B] Factorial
[C] Horizontal
[D] Longitudinal
Answer: Longitudinal
(14) Nine years old children are taller than 7 years old ones. It is an example of
[A] Vertical studies
[B] Cross-sectional studies
[C] Experimental studies
[D] Case studies
Answer: Cross-sectional studies
(15) Attributes of objects, events or things which can be measured are called
[A] Data
[B] ribulose biphosphate
[C] Variables
[D] None of the above
Answer: Variables
(16) In order to augment the accuracy of the study a researcher
[A] Should be honest and unbiased
[B] Should increase the size of the sample
[C] Should keep the variance high
[D] All of these
Answer: All of these
(17) Hypothesis cannot be stated in
[A] Declarative terms
[B] Null and question form terms
[C] General terms
[D] Directional terms
Answer: General terms
(18) All cause non sampling errors except
[A] Faulty tools of measurement
[B] Defect in data collection
[C] Non response
[D] Inadequate sample
Answer: Inadequate sample
(19) Formulation of hypothesis may not be necessary in
[A] Survey studies
[B] Fact finding (historical) studies
[C] Experimental studies
[D] Normative studies
Answer: Fact finding (historical) studies
(20) Who is regarded the father of scientific social surveys ?
[A] Best
[B] Booth
[C] Darwin
[D] None of these
Answer: Booth
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