Correct : C. A research proposal is an unorganized and unplanned project
3. Conducting Surveys is the most common method of generating
Correct : A. Primary data
4. After identifying the important variables and establishing the logical reasoning in theoretical
framework, the next process in research process is
Correct : B. To generate hypothesis
5. The appropriate analytical technique is determined by
Correct : D. Both A and B
6. Which of the following is the first step in starting the research process?
Correct : C. Identification of problem
7. Action research means
Correct : C. A research initiated to solve an immediate problem
8. A reasoning where we start with certain particular statements and conclude with a universal
statement is called
Correct : B. Inductive Reasoning
9. The essential qualities of a researcher are
Correct : D. All the above
10. In the process of conducting research “Formulation of Hypothesis” is followed by
Correct : C. Selection of Research Tools
11. Hypothesis which explain the relationship between two variables is known as
Correct : B. Rational
12. ------- is quality of a good researcher
Correct : A. Scientific temper
13. Fundamental research aims at
Correct : C. Pure research
14. Interview with a detailed standardised schedule is called
Correct : B. Structured interview
15. “A system of systematically interrelated concepts definitions and propositions that are advanced to
explain and predict phenomena” … is
Correct : C. Theory
16. Major drawback to researchers in India is …………….
Correct : D. Lack of scientific training in research
17. . ………….. is the first step of Research process
Correct : D. Selection of a problem
18. A question which requires a solution is ………….
Correct : B. Problem
19. Converting a question into a Researchable problem is called
Correct : C. Problem formulation
20. . Survey is a ……………. Study
Correct : B. Fact finding
21. A short summary of Technical Report is called
Correct : B. Research Abstract
22. . A Blue print of Research work is called
Correct : B. Research design
23. The main objective of ………….. Study is to acquire Knowledge
Correct : B. Descriptive
24. ……………. is concerned with discovering and testing Certain variables with respect to
their association or disassociation
Correct : C. Diagnostic
25. Personal interviews conducted in shopping malls are known as………
Correct : B. Mall intercept interviews
26. Randomization of test units is a part of ………
Correct : D. Experiment
27. The numerical description that describe sample may be expected to differ from those that describe
population because of random fluctuations inherent in sampling process.
Correct : C. Sampling error
28. In each population element has a known and equal chance of selection.
Correct : D. Simple random sampling
29. is the evidence that the instrument, techniques, or process used to measure concept does
indeed measure the intended concepts.
Correct : D. Validity
30. Experimental design is the only appropriate design where relationship can be
established
Correct : D. Cause and Effect
31. On which of the following, scientific knowledge mostly relies?
Correct : A. Logical understanding
32. Which of the following refers to research supported by measurable evidence?
Correct : B. Empiricism
33. All of the following are true statements about action research, EXCEPT;
Correct : C. Results are generalizable
34. If a researcher is studying the effect of using laptops in his classroom to ascertain their merit and
worth, he is likely conducting which of the following types of research?
Correct : D. Evaluation
35. A review that only demonstrates familiarity with an area is rarely published but it often is part of an
educational program is which type of review?
Correct : C. Self-study reviews
36. Why do you need to review the existing literature?
Correct : C. To find out what is already known about your area of interest.
37. Which of the following is a discrete variable?
Correct : D. number of children
38. Independent variables that are not related to the purpose of study, but may affect the dependent
variables are called
Correct : A. Extraneous variable
39. When the dependent variable is not free from the influence of extraneous variable,the relationship
is known as
Correct : C. Confounded
40. The different conditions under which experimental and control groups are put usually referred to as
Correct : A. Treatment
41. what is the process of assigning numerals or symbols to answer so that all questions can be put into
limited number of categories or classes
Correct : A. Codindg
42. Which of the following is a Non parametric test
Correct : D. Chi-square
43. An operational definition is—
Correct : C. A definition of a concept in terms of specific, empirical measures
44. Sampling method which is preferred for population with finite size
Correct : A. Systematic sampling
45. Mean, Median and Mode are :
Correct : C. Measures of central tendency
46. A common test in research demands much priority on
Correct : D. All of the above
47. Summarizing raw data and displaying them on compact statistical tables for analysis is
Correct : A. Tabulation
48. Selecting sample units in just a “hit and miss” fashion is called
Correct : B. Accidental sampling
49. Drawing a sample from each stratum in the proportion to latter’s share in the total population is
called
Correct : B. Proportioned stratified sampling
50. Population value is called …………..
Correct : B. Parameter
51. Questions which allow only a few alternative way of answering is called ………..
Correct : C. Structural questions
52. Questionnaire is filled by ……………….
Correct : A. Respondent
53. Sending Questionnaire to a respondent with a request to complete and return by post is called
Correct : A. Mail Survey
54. Theory is “ a set of systematically related propositions specifying casual relationship among
variables” is defined by
Correct : A. Black James and Champion
55. A researcher intends to explore the effect of possible factors for the organization of effective mid- day meal interventions. Which research method will be most appropriate for this study?
Correct : D. Ex-post-facto method
56. Which of the following is an initial mandatory requirement for pursuing research?
Correct : B. Formulating a research question
57. In qualitative research paradigm, which of the following features may be considered critical?
Correct : C. Data collection with bottom-up empirical evidences.
58. ……….. is “systematically conceptual structure of inter related elements in some schematic form”
Correct : C. Model
59. which of the following is not a comparative scaling technique?
Correct : D. Itemized rating
60. Which of the following is unipolar rating scale developed by John Stapel
Correct : A. Stapel scale
61. An extension of pantry audit approach on a regular basis for data collection is known as
Correct : D. Consumer panel
62. The pictorical technique of data collection which uses ten cards having prints of Ink blots arranged
symmetrically
Correct : B. Rorschach test
63. Which of the following is not a projective technique of data collection
Correct : D. Pantry audit
64. The test which is used to judge the randomness of a sample on the basis of the order in which the
observations are taken.
Correct : A. Run test
65. An Interview in which interviewer encourage the respondent to talk freely about a given topic is
Correct : C. UnStructured Interview
66. The process of examining the collected raw data to detect errors and omissions and to correct these
when possible
Correct : A. Editing
67. The statistical test used when we want to test the significance of difference among more than two
samples at the same time
Correct : D. ANOVA
68. In a ………….. observation researcher stands apart and does not participate
Correct : C. Non Participant
69. Observation of an event personally by the observer is ……………..
Correct : B. Direct observation
70. Attributes of objects, events or things which can be measured are called
Correct : C. Object
71. Formulation of hypothesis may not be necessary in
Correct : B. Historical studies
72. In order to augment the accuracy of the study a researcher
Correct : D. all the above
73. Research means ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐
Correct : A. Search for knowledge
74. A good research must be ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐.
Correct : C. Both a &b
75. Research methodology is a ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐.
Correct : A. Science
76. ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ is the activity which is directed towards development of science of behavior in
educational situations.
Correct : A. Educational research
77. ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ includes survey & fact finding enquiries of the different kinds.
Correct : A. Descriptive research
78. ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ research in applicable to phenomena that are measurable so that they can
expressed in terms of quantity.
Correct : A. Quantitative research
79. ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ research is concerned with qualitative phenomenon.
Correct : A. Qualitative research
80. ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ is related to some ideas / theory.
Correct : B. Conceptual research
81. ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ research is generally used by philosophers & thinkers to develop new concepts.
Correct : D. Conceptual research
82. ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ relies on experience or observation alone.
Correct : B. Empirical research
83. Experimental research is based on ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐.
Correct : C. Experiments conducted in a laboratory
84. ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ is a fact finding investigation with adequate interpretation.
Correct : D. Analytical research.
85. What is the first step in research process?
Correct : C. formulating research problem
86. ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ is a brief summary of proposed research
Correct : D. Primary synopsis.
87. The variable which has the effect on another variable is called ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐.
Correct : B. Dependent variable
88. The variable where change has affected the other variable is called ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐.
Correct : B. Independent variable
89. The research work is conducted to test the truth of ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐.
Correct : C. Hypothesis
90. What is the last step in research process?
Correct : A. Execution of the project
91. ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ is a plan that specifies the sources & types of information relevant to the research
problem.
Correct : C. Research designs
92. After formulating the research problem the research will prepare ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐.
Correct : C. research designs
93. ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ refers to the procedure of selecting sampling units from the universe.
Correct : B. Sample design
94. One of the following is not included in the method of collecting primary data.
Correct : D. all of the above.
95. ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ consists of classification , tabulation& coding.
Correct : D. processing of data
96. The report should contain ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐.
Correct : D. all of the above.
97. ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ is the list of books, journals, reports etc.
Correct : C. Bibliography
98. What is the main source of research problem?
Correct : A. Contemporary interest
99. (‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐) research means ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐.
Correct : D. Normal question that he intends to resolve.
100. ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ is usually considered as the principal instrument in research.