Research Paper MCQ 2

Research Methodology MCQ
1) Who was the author of the book named "Methods in Social Research"?
a. Kerlinger
b.CR Kothari
c.Goode and Hatt
d.Wilkinson
Answer: c) Goode and Halt
2) What is the major attribute of Correlation Analysis?
a. Association among variables

b. Difference among variables
c. Regression among variables
d. Variations among variables
Answer: a) Association among variables
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
Answer: d) Research design

4) What is the main role of research in education?
a. To upsurge one's social status.

b. To increase one's job prospects.
c. To augment one's personal growth.
d. To help an applicant in becoming a renowned educationalist.
Answer: d) To help an applicant in becoming a renowned educationalist
5) Which of the following features are considered as critical in qualitative research?
a. Collecting data with the help of standardized research tools.

b. Design sampling with probability sample techniques.
c. Collecting data with bottom-up empirical evidence.
d. Gathering data with top-down schematic evidence.
Answer: c) Collecting data with bottom-up empirical evidence.
6) How is random sampling helpful?
a. Reasonably accurate
b. An economical method of data collection
c. Free from personal biases
d. All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above

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?
a. Descriptive survey method

b. Historical method
c. Ex-post facto method
d. Experimental method
Answer: c) Ex-post facto method
8) Tippit table refers to as _________
a. Table of random digits

b. The table used in sampling methods
c. The table used in statistical investigations
d. All of the above
9) In order to pursue the research, which of the following is priorly required?
a. Developing a research design

b. Formulating a research question
c. Deciding about the data analysis procedure
d. Formulating a research hypothesis
Answer: b) Formulating a research question

10) The format of thesis writing is the same as in
a. Writing of Seminar representation

b. Preparation of research paper/article
c. A research dissertation
d. Presenting a workshop/conference paper
Answer: c) A research dissertation
11) Which one among the following statements is false in the context of participatory
research?
a. It recognizes knowledge as power

b. It is a collective process of inquiry
c. It emphasizes people as experts
d. Its sole purpose is the production of knowledge
Answer: d) Its sole purpose is the production of knowledge
12) Which one among the following statement is true in the context of the testing of
hypotheses?
a. It is only the alternative hypotheses that can be tested.

b. It is only the null hypotheses that can be tested.
c. Both the alternative and the null hypotheses can be tested.
d. Both the alternative and the null hypotheses cannot be tested.
Answer: b) It is only the null hypothesis that can be tested.

13) What are the conditions in which Type-I error occurs?
a. The null hypotheses get accepted even if it is false

b. The null hypotheses get rejected even if it is true
c. Both the null hypotheses as well as alternative hypotheses are rejected
d. None of the above
Answer: b) The null hypotheses get rejected even if it is true
14) Research and Development become the index of development of the country. Which of
the following reasons are true with regards to this statement?
a. R&D targets human development

b. R&D can enhance people's standard of living in the country
c. R&D reflects the actual economic and social conditions being prevailed in the
country
d. All the above
Answer: d) All of the above.
15) What does the longitudinal research approach actually deal with?
a. Long-term research
b. Short-term research
c. Horizontal research
Answer: a) Long-term research

16) What do you understand by the term "Anusandhan"?
a. Goal-oriented
b. Following an aim
c. Attaining an aim
d. Praying to achieve an aim
Answer: b) Following an aim
17) Evaluation Research is concerned with __________
a. How well are we doing?

b. Why are we doing?
c. What are we doing?
Answer: a) How well are we doing?
18) Which of the following does not correspond to characteristics of research?
a. Research is not passive

b. Research is systematic
c. Research is not a problem-oriented
d. Research is not a process
Answer: d) Research is not a process

19) Which of the following options are the main tasks of research in modern society?
a. To learn new things

b. To keep pace with the advancement in knowledge
c. To systematically examine and critically analyze the investigations/sources with
the objective
d. All of the above
20) What is the main aim of interdisciplinary research?
a. To over simplify the problem of research

b. To bring out the holistic approach to research
c. To create a new trend in research methodology
d. To reduce the emphasis on a single subject in the research domain
Answer: b) To bring out the holistic approach to research
21) The main aim of the scientific method in the research field is to _________
a. Improve data interpretation

b. Confirm triangulation
c. Introduce new variables
d. Eliminate spurious relations
Answer: d) Eliminate spurious relations

22) A researcher is interested in studying the prospects of a particular political party in an
urban area. So, what tool should he prefer for the study?
a. Rating Scale
b. Interview
c. Questionnaire
d. Schedule
Answer: c) Questionnaire
23) The conclusions/findings of which type of research cannot be generalized to other

situations?
a. Casual Comparative Research

b. Historical Research
c. Descriptive Research
d. Experimental Research
Answer: b) Historical Research
24) How to judge the depth of any research?
a. By research title
b. By research duration
c. By research objectives
d. By total expenditure on research
Answer: c) By research objectives

25) Who can successfully conduct Research?
a. Someone who is a hard worker

b. Possesses post-graduation degree
c. Has studied research methodology
d. Possesses thinking and reasoning ability
Answer: c) Has studied research methodology
26) Which of the following is not the method of Research?
a. Survey
b. Historical
c. Observation
d. Philosophical
Answer: c) Observation
27) A research problem is feasible only when
a. It has utility and relevance

b. It is new and adds something to knowledge
c. It is researchable
d. All of the above

28) Circle graphs are used to show
a. How is one part related to other parts?

b. How various sections share in the whole?
c. How is one whole related to another whole?
d. How are various parts related to the whole?
Answer: d) How are various parts related to the whole?
29) Authenticity of a research finding is its
a. Validity
b. Objectivity
c. Originality
d. All of the above
Answer: b) Objectivity
30) Which one is called non-probability sampling?
a. Quota sampling
b. Cluster sampling
c. Systematic sampling
d. Stratified random sampling
Answer: a) Quota sampling

31) What does a good thesis involve?
a) Reducing punctuations as well as grammatical errors to minimalist

b) Correct reference citations
c) Consistency in the way of thesis writing
d) Well defined abstract
Select the answers from the codes given below:
a. b), c) and d)
b. a), b), c) and d)
c. a), b) and c)
d. a), b) and d)
Answer: B. a), b), c) and d)
32) Which one among the following statements is correct in context to research?
a) Research refers to a series of systematic activity or activities undertaken to find out

the solution to a problem.
b) It is a systematic, logical and unbiased process wherein verification of hypotheses,
data analysis, interpretation and formation of principles can be done.
c) It is an intellectual inquiry or quest towards truth,
d) It enhances knowledge.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
a. a), b), c) and d)

b. a), b) and c)
c. b), c) and d)
d. a), c) and d)
Answer: A. a), b), c) and d)

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
Answer: b) Fundamental Research
34) What are the core elements of a dissertation?
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 Methodology; Results; Discussions and
Conclusions
Answer: d) Introduction; Literature Review; Research Methodology; Results; Discussions and

Conclusions
35) "Sampling Cases" can be defined as
a. Sampling using a sampling frame

b. Identifying people who are suitable for research
c. Literally the researcher's brief case
d. A sampling of people, newspapers, television programs etc.
Answer: d) A sampling of people, newspapers, television programs etc.

36) Which technique is generally followed when the population is finite?
a. Systematic Sampling Technique

b. Purposive Sampling Technique
c. Area Sampling Technique
Answer: a) Systematic Sampling Technique
37) Research problem is selected from the standpoint of
a. Social relevance
b. Financial support
c. Researcher's interest
d. Availability of relevant literature
Answer: a) Social relevance
38) 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 hypotheses.
d. Can never be one tailed test.
Answer: c) Can be one-tailed as well as two-tailed depending on the hypotheses

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
Answer: a) Census
40) The process not needed in experimental research is
a. Controlling
b. Observation
c. Reference collection
d. Manipulation and replication
Answer: b) Observation
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
Answer: d) It contains dependent and independent variables

42) How can we enhance the research objective?
a. By making it more valid

b. By making it more reliable
c. By making it more impartial
d. All of the above
43) Action-research can be understood as ___________
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
Answer: c) A kind of research being carried out to solve a specific problem
44) On what basis can one formulate the assumptions?
a. The cultural background of the country

b. Universities
c. Some specific characteristics of castes
d. All of the above
Answer: a) The cultural background of the country

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
46) What is the use of Factorial Analysis?
a. For setting the hypotheses

b. To understand the difference between two variables
c. To understand the relationship between two variables
d. To understand the difference between various variables
Answer: b) To understand the difference between two variables
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
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
Answer: d) Professional Attitude
49) The "Sociogram" technique is used to study _________
a. Vocational Interest
b. Human Relations
c. Professional Competence
d. Achievement Motivation
Answer: b) Human Relations
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
Answer: c) Objective Observation

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
Answer & Explanation
Answer:
A
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
Answer & ExplanationAnswer:D
3 . _______ refers to inferring about the whole population
based on theobservations made on a small part.
A.
Pseudo-inference
B.
Objective inference
C.
Inductive inference
D.
Deductive inference
Answer:
C
4 . Sampling is advantageous as it ________

A.
Saves time
B.
Helps in capital-saving
C.
Both (a) and (b)
D.Increases accuracy
Answer:
C
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
Answer:
D
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
Answer:
D
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
Answer:
A
8 . _________ is a preferred sampling method for the

population withfinite size.
A.
Systematic sampling
B.
Purposive sampling
C.
Cluster sampling
D.
Area sampling
Answer:A
9 . Research and Development become the index of

development ofcountry. Which of the following reasons
are true with regards to thisstatement?
A.
Because R&D targets the human development
B.
Because R&D can improve the standard of living of the
people in acountry
C.
Because R&D reflect the true economic and social
conditions prevailingin a country
D.
All the above
Answer:
D
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
Answer:
B
57 . The research is always -

A.
exploring new knowledge
B.
verifying the old knowledge
C.
filling the gap between knowledge
D.
all of these
Answer:
D

58 . The research that applies the laws at the time of field
study to drawmore and more clear ideas about the
problem is:
A.
Experimental research
B.
Applied research
C.
Action research
D.
None of these
Answer & ExplanationAnswer:A
59 . When a research problem is related to heterogeneous
population, themost suitable sampling method is
A.
Lottery Method
B.
Cluster Sampling
C.
Stratified Sampling
D.
Convenient Sampling
Answer:
C
60 . The process not needed in experimental research is:
A.
Controlling
B.
Observation
C.
Reference collection
D.
Manipulation and replication
Answer:B
61 . A research problem is not feasible only when:
A.
it is researchable
B.
it has utility and relevance
C.
it is new and adds something to knowledge
D.
it consists of independent and dependent variables
Answer:
D
62 . How can the objectivity of the research be enhanced?

A.
Through its validity
B.
Through its reliability
C.
Through its impartiality
D.
All of these
Answer:
D
63 . Action-research is:
A.
An applied research
B.
A longitudinal research
C.
A research carried out to solve immediate problems
D.
All the above
Answer:
C
1. In “RESEARCH” “R” means

(A) Role
(B) Retain
(C) Relly
(D) Round
Answer (B) Retain

2. In the word “RESEARCH” “A” means
(A) Articulate
(B) Artist
(C) Article
(D) None of the above
Answer (A) Articulate

3. Research is derived from
(A) Latin
(B) Indian
(C) Greek
(D) Japanizes
Answer (A) Latin

4. Who defined “Research” as “systematized effort to gain new knowledge”
(A)Tom & Zerry
(B) Redman and Mory
(C) F.W Taylor
(D) Ross Taylor

Answer (B) Redman and Mory
5. Which of the following is the Objective of the Research?
(A) To become familiar with a phenomenon
(B) To test a hypothesis of a causal relationship between variables
(C)To determine the frequency with which something occurs or with it is

associated with something else.
(D) All of the above
Answer (D) All of the above

6. Research is basically
(A) a methodology of enquiry
(B) search of truth
(C) a systematic exploration of facts
7. A test of research aptitude for candidates of the UGC NET, is aimed at
(A) providing basic idea of search to the candidates
(B) Screening the persons having scientific bent of mind
(C) providing a database of ‘future’ scientists of the country to the Government
(D) putting obstacles to the candidates
Answer (B) Screening the persons having scientific bent of mind

8. The main purpose of research in education is to
(A)-help in individual’s personal growth
(B) increase the social prestige of an individual
(C) increase individual’s market value of jobs
(D) help the individual to become an eminent educationist
Answer (A)-help in individual's personal growth

9. Where is the objective observation used?
(A) In conducting experiments
(B) In research
(C) In normal behaviour
(D) In almost all the situations
Answer (A) In conducting experiments
10. Inferring about the whole population on on the basis of the observations
made on a small part is called
(A) deductive inference
(B) inductive inference
(C) objective inference
(D) pseudo-inference
Answer (B) inductive inference
11. A hypothesis is a
(A) Tentative statement whose validity is still to be tested
(B) Supposition which is based on the past experiences
(C) Statement of fact
Answer (A) Tentative statement whose validity is still to be tested
12. What do you mean by synopsis of a research project?
(A) The blue print of research
(B) Extracts from the research observations
(C) A plan of the research
(D) Summary of the findings of the research
Answer (D) Summary of the findings of the research

13. Can a problem be stated?
(A) By putting forward a question
(B) Making a statment which is declarative in nature
(C) Both ‘A’ and ‘B’
Answer (A) By putting forward a question

14. What do you mean by an assumption?
(A) It is a framework in which research work has to be done
(B) It simplifies the logical process of arriving at the solution
(C) It is a restrictive condition
Answer (B) It simplifies the logical process of arriving at the solution
15. A null hypothesis is
(A) hypothesis of no difference
(B) Hypothesis that assigns value of zero to the variable
(C) Hypothesis of zero significance
Answer (A) hypothesis of no difference

16. The preparation of a synopsis is
(A) an art
(B) a science
(D) None of these
Answer (C) Both 'A' and 'B'

17. The advantage of sampling is
(A) time-saving
(B) capital-saving
(C) increased accurary
(D) Both ‘A’ and ‘B’
Answer (D) Both 'A' and 'B'
18. In case of destructive testings, the best method of research is
(A) Sampling
(B) Complete enumeration
(C) Census survey
Answer (A) Sampling

19. The method of Randomization involves
(A) lottery
(B) Coin method
(C) Tippit’s table of random digits
(D)All of the above

20. The advantages of random sampling is that
(A) It is free from personal biases
(B) It produces reasonably accurate results
(C) It is an economical method of data. Collection
21. Tippit table is
(A) A table of random digits
(B) Used in statistical investigations
(C) Used in sampling methods

22. The demerits of sampling methods is
(A) Existence of sampling errors
(B) Requirements of adequately trained personnel for sample survey
(C) Non-uniformity in sample units

23. What is the meaning of Randomization?
(A) Each and every unit of the population has an equal chance of selection in the
sample
(B) The selection or non-selection of a unit of population does not affect the
selection or non-selection of the other unit of the population in the sample
(C) It is a method of selection which is free from subjective biases.
24. Type-1 Error occurs when
(A) The null hypothesis is rejected even when it is true
(B) The null hypothesis is accepted even when it is false
(C) The null hypothesis as well as Alternative hypothesis, both are rejected

Answer (A) The null hypothesis is rejected even when it is true
25. What is/are the base(s) of formulation of a Hypothesis?
(A) Reflection
(B) Deduction
(C) Observation
(D) All of these
Answer (D) All of these
Research Methodology MCQ Questions

Set-2
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1. Which is not the characteristic of research
(A) Basic Research
(B) Holistic Perspective

(C) Context Sensitivity
(D) Ex-Post Facto Research

Answer (D) Ex-Post Facto Research
2. The different between the Ex-Post Facto Research and Experiments research is
(A) Expose
(B) Control
(C) Search
Answer (B) Control
3. Ex-Post Facto Research could be
(A) Large
(B) Small
(C) Both
Answer (C) Both

4. Part of social research is
(A) Laboratory experiment
(B) Field Experiment
(C) Survey research

5. Kotz has been divided field studies into
(A) Exploratory
(B) Hypothesis testing
(C) Both of the above
Answer (C) Both of the above
6. Which of the following is a step of research design?
(A) Defining the problem and formulating a hypothesis
(B) Collecting data
(C) Drawing inferences from the data

7. Which of the following is the chief characteristic of sampling methods?
(A) Economy
(B) Reliability
(C) Feasibility

8. Scientific methods are used in
(A) only research projects in pure sciences
(B) social science researches
(D) Neither ‘A’ nor ‘B’
9. Which of the following is a type of hypothesis?
(A) Interrogative hypothesis
(B) Declarative hypothesis
(C) Directional hypothesis

10. Which of the following is a non-probability sampling method?
(A) Simple random sampling
(B) Systematic sampling
(C) Cluster sampling
(D) Quota sampling
Answer (D) Quota sampling

11. In which of the following cases, the formation of hypothesis may not be
necessary?
(A) Investigative historical studies
(B) Experimental studies
(C) Normative studies
(D) Survey studies
Answer (C) Normative studies
12. A researcher divides the whole population in different parts and then fixes the
no. of units from each of the parts that are to be included in the sample. The
method of sampling used by him is
(A) Stratified random sampling
(B) Cluster sampling
(C) Quota sampling

Answer (C) Quota sampling
13. For the population with finite size which of the following sampling method is
generally preferred?
(A) Cluster sampling
(B) Area sampling
(C) Preposive sampling
(D) Systematic sampling
Answer (D) Systematic sampling
14. A research is based on
(A) Ideas of the scientists
(B) Experiments
(C) Scientific method
(D) Some general principles
Answer (C) Scientific method
15. The scientific study of the historical back ground of the events to determine
its bearing on the present conditions is called
(A) Philosophical research
(B) Action research

(C) Experimental research
(D) Historical research
Answer (D) Historical research
16. Research and Development (R&D) has now become the index of
development of country because
(A) R&D reflect the true economic and social conditions prevailing in a country
(B) R&D targets the human development
(C) R&D can improve the standard of living of the people in a country
17. The word ‘unscientific means
(A) Prejudices and biases
(B) Useless arguments
(C) Not being in harmony

18. Who put forward the statement, “Research is an honest effort carried out
through insight”?
(A) Watson
(B) Binet
(C) Best
(D) Cook
Answer (A) Watson
19. The Data of research is, generally
(A) Qualitative only
(B) Quantitative only
(D) Neither ‘A’ nor ‘B’

20. Which of the following is a paramount requirement of a Researcher?
(A) Scientific thinking
(B) Scientific feeling
(C) Scientific behaviour
(D) Scientific attitude
Answer (D) Scientific attitude
21. A research aims at
(A) Verifying the existing knowledge
(B) Acquiring new knowledge
(C) Filling the missing links in the existing Knowledge
22. Longitudinal approach of Research deals with

(A) Short-term researches
(B) Long-term researches
(C) Horizontal researches
Answer (B) Long-term researches

23. Action research means
(A) A longitudinal research
(B) An applied research
(C) Research which are initiated to solve the immediate problems
Answer (C) Research which are initiated to solve the immediate problems
24. Why Yamuna Action Plan’, is an Action Research Plan?
(A) It has a definite goals and objectives
(B) It is to be finished in a pre-determined schedule
(C) It has a definite socio-economic objective
25. Which of the following Researches emphasise primarily the factual aims?
(A) Philosophical researches
(B) Historical researches
(C) Theoretical researches
(D) Behavioral researches
Answer (B) Historical researches

Set-3
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1. A successful research requirements
(A) Planning
(B) Guidance
(C) Expert
2. Which of the following is the research purpose?
(A) To study a phenomenon or to achieve a new insight in to it
(B)To determine the frequency with which something occurs or with which it is
associated with
(C) To test a hypothesis of a causal relationship, between variables

3. Which is the Design of sampling?
(A) Probability selection
(B) Purposive Methods
(C) Mixed Sample
4. Survey research methods come under
(A) Pre-empirical research methods
(B) Descriptive research methods
(C) Experimental research methods
Answer (B) Descriptive research methods
5. Ethical principle is available in which report

(A) Belmont Report
(B) Finance report
(C) Research Report
Answer (A) Belmont Report
6. The logic of induction is very much related with
(A) The logic of sampling
(B) The logic of controlled variable
(C) The logic of observation
Answer (A) the logic of sampling
7. The aims of research
(A) are descriptive in nature
(B) are founded on human values
(C) cause-effect-relatedness
Answer (C) cause-effect-relatedness
8. The aims of research is/are

(A) Verification
(B) Fact finding
(C) Theoretical development

9. Objective or unbiased observation is most vital in
(A) All walks of life
(B) Performing experiments
(C) Normal behaviour
(D) Research methods
Answer (B) Performing experiments
10. The reporting of Research findings should be done
(A) by the scientists themselves
(B) in a scientific and effective way
(C) through internet
(D) through scientific journals
Answer (B) in a scientific and effective way
11. Reliability of a research result implies its

(A) Verifiability
(B) Validity
(C) Uniqueness
(D) Usefulness
Answer (B) Validity

12. Watson and Mcgrath defined research as
(A) An intellectual exercise
(B) Using exploratory methods
(C) Using scientific methods
Answer (B) Using exploratory methods
13. A research is
(A) A serious and investigative study
(B) Being illuminated
(C) Based on standarized conclusions

14. A person who is repeating the same mistakes again and again without trying
to rectify it, is
(A) A foolish person
(B) An excellent researcher
(C) An excellent forgetter
(D) An insane person
Answer (C) An excellent forgetter
15. In Hindi, the word “Anusandhan’
(A) Praying to achieve
(B) Attaining an aim
(C) Being goal-directed
(D) Following an aim
Answer (D) Following an aim

16. The word “Research” means
(A) To know
(C) To move
(B) To get
(D) To innovate
Answer (A) To know
17. Social research can be divided into
(A) Two categories
(B) Three categories
(C) Four categories
(D) Five categories
Answer (C) Four categories
18. Which of the following is/are categories of social research?
(A) Laboratory experiment

(B) Field experiment
(C) Survey research

19. Which of the following is/are types of field studies?
(A) Exploratory testing
(B) Hypothesis testing
20. Survey research studies
(A) Events
(B) Populations
(D) Processes
(C) Circumstances
Answer (B) Populations
21. Evaluation research is concerned with
(A) What are we doing?

(B) Why are we doing?
(C) How well are we doing?
Answer (C) How well are we doing?

22. Action research is a type of
(A) Applied research
(B) Quality research
(C) Working research
(D) Survey research
Answer (A) Applied research
23. Which of the following is the key factor in determining the success of group
research?
(A) People
(B) Organization
(C) Researcher
(D) Creativity
Answer (B) Organization

24. Which of the following have a direct bearing on research tools and
techniques?
(A) Concepts
(B) Knowledge
(C) Aspirations
(D) Processes
Answer (A) Concepts
25. The aim of group research is to achieve integration on
(A) Conceptual level
(B) Technical level
(C) Human level
(D) All of these

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1. The evolution of operation research could be associated within well-known

development of
(A) Industrial organization
(B) Institutional organization
(C) Small scale organization
(D) Traditional organization
Answer (A) Industrial organization
2. The problem and techniques can be classified broadly into
(A) Inventory control
(B) Game theory
(C) Network analysis
(D)All of these

3. Which of the following is/are essential requirement/s to carry out a successful
research
Process?
(A) Planning
(B) Guidance
(C) Experts
(D) All of these
4. Which of the following has a great impact mind of the researcher?
(A) References
(B) Finance
(C) Journals
(D) Library
Answer (A) References

5. Which of the following is the first step in a research process?
(A) Selecting a topic
(B) Formulating research problem
(C) Development of a hypothesis
Answer (B) Formulating research problem
6. Hypothesis relate generally or specifically
(A) Variables to variables
(B) Constant to variables
(C) Variables to constant
(D) Constant to constant.
Answer (A) Variables to variables
7. The source of hypotheses may be based

(A) Chance-intuition
(B) Expectation
(D) None of these

8. Research design is
(A) A plan
(B) A structure
(C) An strategy
(D) All of these
9. Which of the following is/are purposes of the research design?
(A) Providing answers of research questions
(B) Controling the variance
10. In which of the following selection depends on chance?

(A) Probability selection
(B) Purposive method
(C) Mixed sample
Answer (A) Probability selection

11. In the purposive method of sampling design, items are selected according to
(A) Law of probability
(B) Personal judgement
(C) Law of certainty
Answer B) Personal judgement
12. If samples are taken concerning all probable characteristics then there are
(A) No chances of any error
(B) More chances of error
(C) Lesser chances of more errors
Answer (C) Lesser chances of more errors
13. Primary data for the research process can be collected through
(A) Experiment
(B) Survey
(D) None of these

14. A belief becomes a scientific truth when it is
(A) Established experimentally
(B) Arrived logically
15. In order to study the relationship of family size to income a researcher

classifies his population into different income slabs and then takes a random
sample from each slab. Which technique of sampling does he adopt?
(A) Cluster sampling
(B) Random sampling
(C) Stratified random sampling
(D) Systematic sampling
Answer (C) Stratified random sampling

16. A researcher uses statistical techniques in his problem to confirm
(A) Whether worthwhile inferences could be drawn
(B) Whether the data could be quantified
(C) Whether appropriate statistical techniques are available
(D) Whether analysis of data would be possible
Answer (B) Whether the data could be quantified
17. Which of the following qualities do you consider essential for a research
scientist?
(A) Keenness of observation
(B) Persistence
(C) Logical reasoning

18. With which of the following propositions about research you do not agree?
(A) Research improves the quality of teaching
(B) Research contributes to social progress of the country
(C) Research is a joy in itself
(D) Research leads to finding solution
Answer (C) Research is a joy in itself
19. Which of the following is/are essential for communicating a research work?
(A) Command over language
(B) Conclusions drawn
(C) Procedure followed
20. A researcher should consider himself as

(A) Open minded and radical
(B) A status-quo maintainer
(C) Fairly knowledgeable
(D) Entirely dependent on the teacher
Answer (A) Open minded and radical

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1. A good researcher lays his hands on
(A) A specific area and tries to understand it great details in
(B) A specific area and tries to understand it in minute details
(C) Several areas and tries to understand them at basic level
(D) Any area of his interest
Answer (B) A specific area and tries to understand it in minute details
2. The research is always
(A) Verifying the old knowledge
(B) Exploring the new knowledge

3. The research that applies the laws at the time of field study to draw more and
more clear ideas about the problem is
(A) Action research
(B) Experimental research
(C) Applied research
(D) Survey research
Answer (B) Experimental research
4. Which of the following process is not needed in experimental research?
(A) Observation
(B) Reference collection
(C) Controlling
(D) Manipulation
Answer (B) Reference collection
5. A research problem is not feasible only when
(A) It consists of independent and dependent variables

(B) It is researchable
(C) It has utality and relevance
(D) It is new and adds something to knowledge
Answer (A) It consists of independent and dependent variables

6. Research methods can be put into which of the following category?
(A) Pre-empirical research
(B) Descriptive methods
(C)Experimental method
7. Choosing a specific behaviour and counting its occurrences comes under
(A) Correctional research
(B) Naturalistic observation
(C) Survey research
Answer (B) Naturalistic observation
8. Determining the relationships between two or more variables comes under
(A) Naturalistic observation

(B) Correctional research
(C) Survey research
(D) Action research
Answer (B) Correctional research

9. Participant observation is the process of immersing yourself in the study of
(A) Processes
(B) Organization
(C) People
(D) Methods
Answer (C) People
10. A research method ‘ethnography’ is the process of describing a
(A) Culture
(B) way of life
11. Which of the following is an way of doing social science research?
(A) Case study

(B) Game study
(C) Plan study
(D) Process study
Answer (A) Case study

12. Dramaturgical interviewing is a technique of doing research by
(A) case study
(B) Role playing
(C) Planning
(D) Sampling
Answer (B) Role playing
13. Which of the following is the goal of evaluation research?
(A) Situation-based decision making
(B) People-based decision making
(C) Data-based decision making
(D) Trend-based decision making
Answer (C) Data-based decision making
14. Under the evaluation research which type/s of decision is/are made?
(A) Need assessment

(B) Process evaluation
(C) Context evaluation

15. Usually which type of questions is asked during interviews?
(A) Close-ended
(B) Natural
(C) Open-ended
(D) Puzzling
Answer (C) Open-ended
16. Which of the following is not a component of ethical research?
(A) Competence
(B) Voluntariness
(C) Consent
(D) Suitability
Answer (D) Suitability
17. Which of the following completes the research process?
(A) Research note

(B) Report writing
(C) Summary writing
(D) Preface writing
Answer (B) Report writing

18. Which of the following is a suggested outline for report writing?
(A) Prefatory material
(B) Primary material
(C) Supplementary material
(D) Analytic material
Answer (A) Prefatory material
19. Which of the following is the most eye catching part of the research report?
(A) Summary
(B) Conclusion
(C) Preface
(D) Glossary of terms
Answer (B) Conclusion
20. A research report is the presentation of
(A) Positive evidences.

(B) Negative evidences

1. In “RESEARCH” “R” means
(A) Role
(B) Retain
(C) Relly
(D) Round
Answer (B) Retain
2. In the word “RESEARCH” “A” means
(A) Articulate
(B) Artist
(C) Article
Answer (A) Articulate
3. Research is derived from
(A) Latin
(B) Indian
(C) Greek
(D) Japanizes
Answer (A) Latin
4. Who defined “Research” as “systematized effort to gain new knowledge”
(A)Tom & Zerry
(B) Redman and Mory
(C) F.W Taylor
(D) Ross Taylor
Answer (B) Redman and Mory
5. Which of the following is the Objective of the Research?
(A) To become familiar with a phenomenon
(B) To test a hypothesis of a causal relationship between variables
(C)To determine the frequency with which something occurs or with it is

associated with something else.

6. Research is basically
(A) a methodology of enquiry
(B) search of truth
(C) a systematic exploration of facts

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c.Goode and Hatt

Answer: c) Goode and Halt

2) What is the major attribute of Correlation Analysis?

a. Association among variables

Answer: a) Association among variables

Answer: d) Research design

a. To upsurge one's social status.

Answer: d) To help an applicant in becoming a renowned educationalist

5) Which of the following features are considered as critical in qualitative research?

a. Collecting data with the help of standardized research tools.

Answer: c) Collecting data with bottom-up empirical evidence.

6) How is random sampling helpful?

Answer: d) All of the above

a. Descriptive survey method

Answer: c) Ex-post facto method

8) Tippit table refers to as _________

a. Table of random digits

Answer: d) All of the above

9) In order to pursue the research, which of the following is priorly required?

a. Developing a research design

Answer: b) Formulating a research question

a. Writing of Seminar representation

Answer: c) A research dissertation

a. It recognizes knowledge as power

Answer: d) Its sole purpose is the production of knowledge

a. It is only the alternative hypotheses that can be tested.

Answer: b) It is only the null hypothesis that can be tested.

a. The null hypotheses get accepted even if it is false

Answer: b) The null hypotheses get rejected even if it is true

a. R&D targets human development

Answer: d) All of the above.

Answer: a) Long-term research

Answer: b) Following an aim

17) Evaluation Research is concerned with __________

a. How well are we doing?

Answer: a) How well are we doing?

18) Which of the following does not correspond to characteristics of research?

a. Research is not passive

Answer: d) Research is not a process

a. To learn new things

Answer: d) All of the above

20) What is the main aim of interdisciplinary research?

a. To over simplify the problem of research

Answer: b) To bring out the holistic approach to research

a. Improve data interpretation

Answer: d) Eliminate spurious relations

23) The conclusions/findings of which type of research cannot be generalized to other

a. Casual Comparative Research

Answer: b) Historical Research

24) How to judge the depth of any research?

Answer: c) By research objectives

a. Someone who is a hard worker

Answer: c) Has studied research methodology

26) Which of the following is not the method of Research?

27) A research problem is feasible only when

a. It has utility and relevance

Answer: d) All of the above

a. How is one part related to other parts?