Research Design MCQs | Research Design Multiple Choice Questions with Answers

Sports GK Questions and Answers 2024 (Latest Updated)

Awards & Honours GK Questions 2024 (Latest Updated)

Questions
61 Before submitting your dissertation, you should ensure that:
A Your writing is free of sexist, racist and disablist language
B Other people have read your final draft
C You have proofread it thoroughly
D All of the above

Answer: All of the above
62 Which of the following is not normally included in a written account of qualitative research?
A An introduction, locating the research in its theoretical context
B An explanation of the design of the study
C A discussion of the main findings in relation to the research questions
D A decision to accept or reject the hypothesis

Answer: A decision to accept or reject the hypothesis
Advertisement
Article and Schedule Quiz Start Test!
DOWNLOAD CURRENT AFFAIRS PDF FROM APP
63 The introductory section of a research report should aim to:
A Identify the specific focus of the study
B Provide a rationale for the dissertation, or article
C Grab the reader's attention
D All of the above

Answer: All of the above
64 Which of the following is a disadvantage of qualitative interviewing relative to participant observation?
A It has a more specific focus
B It is more ethically dubious, in terms of obtaining informed consent
C It may not provide access to deviant or hidden activities
D It does not allow participants to reconstruct their life events

Answer: It may not provide access to deviant or hidden activities
65 Which of the following is not a type of life story?
A Naturalistic life stories
B Researched life stories
C True life stories
D Reflexive and recursive life stories

Answer: True life stories
66 What is a "probing question"?
A One that inquires about a sensitive or deeply personal issue
B One that encourages the interviewee to say more about a topic
C One that asks indirectly about people's opinions
D One that moves the conversation on to another topic

Answer: One that encourages the interviewee to say more about a topic
67 What are the two main types of data that can be used in visual ethnography?
A Positivist and interpretivist
B Qualitative and quantitative
C Nominal and ordinal
D Extant and research-driven

Answer: Extant and research-driven
68 Is it okay to break the law in order to maintain a "cover"?
A Yes, provided it is not very serious
B No, never under any circumstances
C Yes, because otherwise data on criminal activity would never come to light
D Yes, provided it doesn't cause physical harm to someone

Answer: No, never under any circumstances
69 What is one of the main disadvantages of using the covert role in ethnography?
A It can be hard to gain access to the social group
B It is difficult to take notes without arousing suspicion
C The problem of reactivity: people may change their behaviour if they know they are being observed
D It is usually too time consuming and expensive to be a realistic option

Answer: It is difficult to take notes without arousing suspicion
70 Which of the following is a component of ethnographic research?
A Being immersed in a social group or setting
B Participant observation, interviews, and/or documentary analysis
C A written account of an ethnographic study
D All of the above

Answer: All of the above
71 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 Research plan; Research data; Analysis; References
D Introduction; Literature review; Research methods; Results; Discussion; Conclusion

Answer: Introduction; Literature review; Research methods; Results; Discussion; Conclusion
72 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
73 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
74 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: All of the above
75 It may not be possible to use aprobability sample to observe behaviour in public places because:
A The findings of such studies are not intended to have external validity
B It is not feasible to construct a sampling frame of interactions
C It is difficult to gain access to such social settings
D Researchers prefer not to use random samples whenever possible

Answer: It is not feasible to construct a sampling frame of interactions
76 If a study is "reliable", this means that:
A It was conducted by a reputable researcher who can be trusted
B The measures devised for concepts are stable on different occasions
C The findings can be generalized to other social settings
D The methods are stated clearly enough for the research to be replicated

Answer: The measures devised for concepts are stable on different occasions
77 The term 'external validity' is concerned with:
A the question of whether the results of a study can be generalized beyond the specific research context
B whether the research question is judged to be a good research question by those outside the study
C the question of whether or not social scientific findings are applicable to people's every day, natural social settings
D That purposive sampling is better than probability sampling

Answer: an ambiguous concept whose meaning depends on how it is defined
78 Cross cultural studies are an example of:
A Longitudinal design
B Comparative design
C Experimental design
D Case study design

Answer: Comparative design
79 The role of a project supervisor is to:
A give you a reading list
B provide academic support, guidance and critical feedback on your work
C negotiate access to the research setting on the student's behalf
D ensure you keep to your schedule and deadlines

Answer: provide academic support, guidance and critical feedback on your work
80 Which of the following are sampling considerations?
A Who do you need to study in order to investigate your research questions?
B How easily can you gain access to a sampling frame?
C What kind of sampling strategy will you employ?
D All of the above

Answer: All of the above

Random GK Questions

Q. What may be cause of malfunctioning of thyroid gland?
Q. Who attended the Second Round Table Conference as the representative/s of the Congress ?
Q. Mercury is a
Q. The financial capital of India is
Q. Greater population can be supported on the earth only if we eat more
Q. Which one of the following methods is used to ascertain the public opinion on important legislation?
Assam Direct Recruitment Test Series