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 above
#Ans. a

2) Which comes first, theory or research?

(a)# Theory, because otherwise you are working in the dark
(b)# Research, because thats the only way you can develop a theory
(c)# It depends on your point of view
(d)# The question is meaningless, because you cant have one without the other
#Ans. c

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
#Ans. d

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
#Ans. b

5) Which of the following is not a type of research question?

(a)# Predicting an outcome
(b)# Evaluating a phenomenon
(c)# Developing good practice
(d)# A hypothesis
#Ans. d

6) What does sampling cases mean?

(a)# Sampling using a sampling frame
(b)# Identifying people who are suitable for research
(c)# Literally, the researchers brief-case
(d)# Sampling people, newspapers, television programmes etc.
#Ans. d

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)# Research plan; Research data; Analysis; References.
(d)# Introduction; Literature review; Research methods; Results; Discussion;
Conclusion
#Ans. d

8) Which of the following is not a data-collection method?

(a)# Research questions
(b)# Unstructured interviewing
(c)# Postal survey questionnaires
(d)# Participant observation
#Ans. a
9) The research antagonistic to ex-post facto research is
(a)# experimental studies
(b)# library researches
(c)# normative researches
(d)# all of the above
#Ans. a

10) An example of scientific knowledge is

(a)# social traditions and customs
(b)# authority of the Prophet or great men
(c)# religious scriptures
(d)# laboratory and field experiments
#Ans. d

11) The process not needed in experimental researches is

(a)# controlling
(b)# observation
(c)# manipulation and replication
(d)# reference collection
#Ans. d

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.
#Ans. c

13) The per capital income of India from 1950 to 1990 is four times. This study is
(a)# social
(b)# factorial
(c)# longitudinal
(d)# horizontal
#Ans. c

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
#Ans. b

15) Attributes of objects, events or things which can be measured are called
(a)# data
(b)# qualitative measure
(c)# variables
(d)# none of the above
#Ans. c

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
#Ans. d

17) Hypothesis cannot be stated in

(a)# declarative terms
(b)# null and question form terms
(c)# general terms
(d)# directional terms
#Ans. c

18) All cause non sampling errors except

(a)# faulty tools of measurement
(b)# inadequate sample
(c)# defect in data collection
(d)# non response
#Ans. b
19) Formulation of hypothesis may not be necessary in
(a)# survey studies
(b)# fact finding (historical) studies
(c)# experimental studies
(d)# normative studies
#Ans. b
20) Who is regarded the father of scientific social surveys ?
(a)# Best
(b)# Booth
(c)# Darwin
(d)# None of these
#Ans. b
21) For doing external criticism (for establishing the authenticity of data) a
researcher must verify
(a)# the signature and handwriting of the author
(b)# the paper and ink used in that period which is under study
(c)# style of prose writing of that period
(d)# all of the above
#Ans. d
22) Survey study aims at
(i) knowing facts about the existing situation
(ii) comparing the present status with the standard norms
(iii) criticising the existing situation
(iv) identifying the me#Ans of improving the existing situation
(a)# i and ii only
(b)# i,iiandiii
(c)# i,ii,iiiandiv
(d)# ii and iii only
#Ans. b

23) Which of the following is not the characteristic of a researcher?

(a)# He is industrious and persistent on the trial of discovery
(b)# He is a specialist rather than a generalist
(c)# He is objective
(d)# He is not versatile in his interest and even in his native abilities
#Ans. d

24) The validity and reliability of a research will be at stake when

(a)# The incident was reported after a long period of time from that of its
occurrence
(b)# The author who is the source of information is biased, incompetent or
dishonest
(c)# The researcher himself is not competent enough to draw logical conclusions.
(d)#All of the above.
#Ans. d

25) A researcher wants to study the future of the Congress I in India. For the
study which tool is most appropriate for him ?
(a)# Questionnaire
(b)# Rating scale
(c)# Interview
(d)# Schedule
#Ans. a
27) Seeing a very big turnout, it was reported that JD will win the election, the
conclusion was based on
(a)# random sampling
(b)# cluster sampling
(c)# purposive sampling
(d)# systematic sampling
#Ans. b
28) A researcher divides his population into certain groups and fixes the size of
the sample from each group. It is called
(a)# stratified sample
(b)# quota sample
(c)# cluster sample
(d)# all of the above
#Ans. b
29)Which technique is generally followed when the population is finite ?
(a)# Purposive sampling technique
(b)# Area sampling technique
(c)# Systematic sampling technique
(d)# None of the above
#Ans. c

30) Which of the following is a non-probability sample ?

(a)# Quota sample
(b)# Simple random sample
(c)# Purposive sample
(d)# a and c both
#Ans. d
31) If a researcher is studying the effect of using laptops in his classroom to
ascertain their merit and worth, he is likely conducting which type of research?
(a)# Basic
(b)# Applied
(c)# Evaluation
(d)# Experimental
#Ans : c
32) A researcher selects a probability sample of 100 out of the total population.
It is
(a)# a cluster sample
(b)# a random sample
(c)# a systematic sample
(d)# a stratified sample
#Ans. b
34) The most important task in teaching is
(a)# directing students in development of experiences.
(b)# making assignments and hearing recitations
(c)# making monthly reports and maintaining records
(d)# None of the above
#Ans. a
35) A good hypothesis should be
(a)# formulated in such a way that it can be tested by the data
(b)# precise, specific and consistent with most known facts
(c)# of limited scope and should not have global significance
(d)# all of these
#Ans. d
36) While writing research report a researcher
(a)# must arrange it in logical, topical and chronological order
(b)# must not use the numerical figures in numbers in the beginning of sentences
(c)# must compare his results with those of the other studies
(d)# all of the above
#Ans. d
37) Which of the following is a primary source of data ?
(a)# Official records - governments documents, information preserved by social
religious organizations etc.
(b)# Personal records, letters, diaries, auto-biographies, wills, etc.
(c)# Oral testimony of traditions and customs
(d)# All of the above
#Ans. d
38) Field study is related to
(a)# real life situations
(b)# laboratory situations
(c)# experimental situations
(d)# none of the above
#Ans. a
39) A researcher divides the populations into PG, graduates and 10+2 students and
using the random digit table he selects some of them from each. This is technically
called
(a)# stratified sampling
(b)# stratified random sampling
(c)# representative sampling,
(d)# none of these
#Ans. b
40) A statistical measure based upon the entire population is called parameter
while measure based upon a sample is known as
(a)# sample parameter
(b)# inference
(c)# statistic
(d)# none of these
#Ans. c

41) Generalized conclusion on the basis of a sample is technically known as

(a)# statistical inference of external validity of the research
(b)# parameter inference
(c)# data analysis and interpretation
(d)# all of the above
#Ans. a
42) Validity of a research can be improved by
(a)# taking the true representative sample of the population
(b)# eliminating extraneous factors
(c)# both of the above measures
(d)# none of these
#Ans. c
43) Researches are generally treated as Identity symbols of a nation because
(a)# Researches reflect the progress of a nation
(b)# Researches focus on human development
(c)# Researches help in acquiring international prestige
(d)# All the above
#Ans. d
44) In Hindi language the term Anusandhan refers to
(a)# Follower of an aim
(b)# Preying of an aim
(c)# Attain the aim
(d)# Become goal-oriented
#Ans. a
45) Research is based upon
(a)# Scientific method
(b)# Experiments
(c)# Scientists
(d)# General principles
#Ans. a
46) The main condition which should be followed by research is
(a)# Honest exploration
(b)# Knowledge of facts and principles
(c)# Standardized findings and conclusions
(d)# All the above
#Ans. d
47) A research should be
(a)# Objective
(b)# Valid
(c)# Reliable
(d)# All the above
#Ans. d
48) Reliability is the fundamental quality of a research which also reflects
(a)# Validity
(b)# Verifiability
(c)# Purity of data
(d)# Superiority
#Ans. a
49) The research is always
(a)# Exploring new knowledge
(b)# Verifying the old knowledge
(c)# Filling the gap between the knowledge
(d)# Including all the above
#Ans. d
50) Generally the data of the research is
(a)# Quantitative only
(b)# Qualitative only
(c)# Both of the above
(d)# None of the above
#Ans. c
51) The meaning of generalization is
(a)# To normalize a special quality
(b)# To implement the research conclusion at the larger level
(c)# To give advantages of research to normal person
(d)# None of the above
#Ans. b

52) The aims of research is/are

(a)# Factual
(b)# Verifiable
(c)# Theoretical
(d)# All the above
#Ans. d
53)Factual aims of research have the quality of
(a)# Descriptive nature
(b)# Foundation on human values
(c)# Cause-effect relatedness
(d)# All of the above
#Ans. a
54) The factual aims are most important in
(a)# Historical researches
(b)# Behavioural researches
(c)# Theoretical researches
(d)# Philosophical researches
#Ans. a
55) Which of the following is classified in the category of the developmental
research?
(a)# Philosophical research
(b)# Action-research
(c)# Descriptive research
(d)# All the above
#Ans. b
56) On the basis of contributions made, all the researches can be classified as
(a)# Fundamental-Applied-Action Research
(b)# Experimental-Historical-Philosophical
(c)# Longitudinal and Cross-sectional
(d)# None of the above
#Ans. a
57) Research approaches are
(a)# Longitudinal and cross-sectional
(b)# Oblique and horizontal
(c)# Long and short section
(d)# None of the above
#Ans. a
58) Generally the formulation and progress of new knowledge have been carried out
through
(a)# Fundamental researches
(b)# Experimental researches
(c)# Historical researches
(d)# None of the above
#Ans. a
59) The survey research are classified under the
(a)# Fundamental researches
(b)# Experimental researches
(c)# Both of the above
(d)# None of the above
#Ans. c
60) The research which is exploring new facts through the study of the past is
called as
(a)# Historical research
(b)# Philosophical research
(c)# Mythological research
(d)# None of the above
#Ans. a
61) The principles formulated by the Fundamental research are used in
(a)# Applied researches
(b)# Philosophical researches
(c)# Action researches
(d)# None of the above
#Ans. a
62)The research is (in reference to human nature)
(a)# An attitude of inquiry
(b)# A method of formulating principles
(c)# A systematic and intellectual work
(d)# A scientific method
#Ans. a
63) Action-research is
(a)# An applied research
(b)# A research carried out to solve immediate problems
(c)# A longitudinal research
(d)# All the above
#Ans. b
64) Ganga Action Plan - is an Action Research Plan because it has
(a)# To attain a definite goal
(b)# To finish in a scheduled time
(c)# A definite socio-economic order
(d)# All the above
#Ans. d
65) The single difference between Longitudinal and Cross-sectional researches is
(a)# In Longitudinal researches, researcher works on single group of subjects for
long term duration while in cross-section, the immediate results have been derived
after selecting a sample
(b)# In Longitudinal researchers the researcher should have more patience to work
than in cross-sectional researches
(c)# The Longitudinal researches have been generally carried out under the specific
situation and with specific persons but it is not carried out in cross-sectional
researches.
(d)# All the above differences are correct.
#Ans. d
66) The best quality of a researcher is
(a)# Curiosity
(b)# Active imagination
(c)# Ability
(d)# All the above
#Ans. a
67) The Scientific Method is used in
(a)# Scientific researches
(b)# Social science researches
(c)# Both of the above
(d)# None of the above
#Ans. c
68) The source of a problem is
(a)# Historical records
(b)# The virgin areas of research
(c)# The conclusions whose verification is still to be carried out
(d)# All the above
#Ans. d
69) The basis of selection of the problem is
(a)# Two just opposite experiences
(b)# The suggestions given after research
(c)# The counseling with experts
(d)# All the above
#Ans. d
70) Generally at present the following tradition has been observed for doing
research:
(a)# The supervisor putting the problem to students mind without considering his
ability, interest etc.
(b)# The researchers themselves work hard to search a good problem
(c)# By doing slight changes in the existing topics, variables etc., new problems
have been worked out easily
(d)# Both A and C in the above
#Ans. d
71) The quality of a problem is
(a)# Clarity
(b)# Worth for solution
(c)# Hypothesis oriented
(d)# All the above
#Ans. d
72) Which one of the following is NOT a quality of a problem?
(a)# Innate nature of the problem
(b)# Practicality of the problem
(c)# Problem according to the interests of the researcher
(d)# Measurability of problem
#Ans. a
73) The basic principle of problem selection is
(a)# Novelty of a problem
(b)# Practicality of a problem
(c)# Future-orientation of a problem
(d)# All the above
#Ans. d
74) Which one of the following is treated as basis of evaluation for the proposed
problem of research?
(a)# Novelty of a problem
(b)# Presence of problem-solving potentiality
(c)# Possibilities of data collection from the sample
(d)# All the above
#Ans. d
75) The background of the Historical researches is
(a)# In the form of chronological sequence
(b)# In the form of historical data and facts
(c)# Both of the above
(d)# None of the above
#Ans. c
76) The synopsis of research is called
(a)# Blueprint
(b)# Mapping of problem
(c)# Base of a problem
(d)# All the above
#Ans. d
77) The advantages of synopsis is/are
(a)# It clearly shows the way of research
(b)# It visualizes the various difficulties related with different steps of
research
(c)# It helps in planning various steps of the research
(d)# All the above
#Ans. d

78) The nature of a hypothesis can be

(a)# Conceptual
(b)# Declarative
(c)# Action-oriented
(d)# All the above
#Ans. d
79) The type of hypothesis is
(a)# Interrogative form
(b)# Declarative form
(c)# Directional form
(d)# All the above
#Ans. d
80) The meaning of a declarative hypothesis is
(a)# The declaration of the relationship among the variables
(b)# The expression of the correlations among the variables
(c)# Both of the above are correct
(d)# None of the above is correct
#Ans. c
81) When a possible solution to the problem has been written in desired direction,
this type of hypothesis is called
(a)# Directional hypothesis
(b)# Non-directional hypothesis
(c)# Declarative hypothesis
(d)# None of the above
#Ans. a
82) Which of the following precaution should be kept in mind by the researcher
during the selection of a representative sample?
(a)# Deep knowledge of the target population
(b)# The adequate knowledge of the sampling techniques
(c)# Accurate implementation of the sampling design
(d)# All the above
#Ans. d

83) The meaning of the probability sampling is

(a)# Where lies the uniform probability of inclusion of all the elements of the
population in a sample
(b)# Where the complete representativeness of the population is considered
(c)# Where no prejudices exist with any element of the sample
(d)# All the above
#Ans. d
84) In Non-probability sampling the probability exists of
(a)# Insufficient population
(b)# Limitations of data
(c)# Both of the above
(d)# None of the above
#Ans. c
85) The meaning of Randomization is
(a)# Each element of population has equal chances to be included in the sample
(b)# The selection of an individual from population does not pose threat to the
selection of other individuals in the sample
(c)# The method does not include the personal basis
(d)# All the above
#Ans. d
86) The method of Randomization is
(a)# Lottery or coin method
(b)# Blind folded on dice method
(c)# Tippits table of irregular members
(d)# All the above
#Ans. d
87) The advantage of random sampling is
(a)# It is the excellent method of sample se-lection
(b)# It is an economic method in terms of money, time, and energy
(c)# It produces accurate results
(d)# All the above
#Ans. d

88) The quality of probable sample is

(a)# It represents the population in excellent manner
(b)# It has normal distribution of the data gathered from the sample
(c)# The data is analysed through normal statistical techniques
(d)# All the above
#Ans. d
89) The limitation of the probability sample is
(a)# It does not guarantee representativeness of the sample from a population
(b)# The data do not fulfill the standards of the normal probability curve
(c)# It has great risk of generalization of the results
(d)# All the above statements are correct.
#Ans. d
90) The quality of Non-probability sampling is
(a)# Easy and convenient selection of the sample
(b)# It has no question of probability of selection of an element
(c)# It can be analysed through simple statistical method
(d)# All the above are correct
#Ans. d
91) In Stratified sampling the units are selected
(a)# After dividing the population in different groups on the basis of specific
standard and then taking an equal proportion of units from each group
(b)# After dissociating the population in different groups on the basis of specific
standard and then the units are selected from these groups.
(c)# After dividing the population in different strata and then selecting any one
strata out of them
(d)# None of the above
#Ans. a
92) Suppose the population is quite comprehensive and distributed in a large
geographical area. In such a situation what kind of sampling procedure would you
like to prefer?
(a)# Multi level sampling
(b)# Systematic sampling
(c)# Cluster sampling
(d)# None of the above
#Ans. c
93) The Purposive sample will be
(a)# Depending on the researchers whims
(b)# Based upon a specific objective of sampling procedure
(c)# Based on the excellent method of sampling
(d)# None of the above
#Ans. b
94) The types of Historical method are
(a)# Descriptive and Analytical
(b)# Historical-Constitutional and Reporting
(c)# School survey and social surveys
(d)# Survey Examination - Questionnaire survey
#Ans. b
95) The position of sample in Survey method is
(a)# Essential
(b)# Partial
(c)# Constant
(d)# None of the above
#Ans. a
96) Generally the external and internal validity is present in the inference which
we get from
(a)# Experimental method
(b)# Survey method
(c)# Ex Post Facto method
(d)# None of the above
#Ans. c
97) Which of the following method is free from the difficulties related with
sampling, control and validity of inferences?
(a)# Historical method
(b)# Philosophical method
(c)# Experimental method
(d)# Survey method
#Ans. a

98) The internal validity related with inferences is associated to

(a)# Ex post Facto method of research
(b)# Experimental method of research
(c)# Both of the above
(d)# None of the above
#Ans. b
99) Which one of the following research methods have the similarity in nature when
compared in relation to sample, control and validity of inferences?
(a)# Experimental and Ex Post Facto method
(b)# Historical and philosophical method
(c)# Survey and Experimental method
(d)# None of the above
#Ans. b
100) Survey method is associated with
(a)# Those exercises which are continued regularly
(b)# Those processes which are continued regularly
(c)# The experiences which have been already realised
(d)# All the above
#Ans. d
101) Which one of the characteristics is not related to survey method of research ?
(a)# It organises scientific principles.
(b)# It is comparatively more difficult and changeable.
(c)# It requires imaginary planning.
(d)# It is not related with persons qualities
#Ans. a
102) The characteristic of survey method is
(a)# To solve the problems at local level
(b)# To enhance the body of knowledge
(c)# To solve the present problems
(d)# All the above
#Ans. d
103) On the basis of the nature of variable, the types of survey method are
(a)# Stratified survey and survey researches
(b)# Sample and population related researches
(c)# Surveys through Questionnaire and interviews
(d)# All the above
#Ans. a
104) Descriptive study is related with
(a)# Survey research method
(b)# Experimental research method
(c)# Case study method
(d)# All the above
#Ans. d
105) The objective of Descriptive Research is
(a)#To identify and focus on the present conditions
(b)# To study the subject on phenomenon in a speedy manner
(c)# To collect the facts
(d)# All the above
#Ans. d
106) The meaning of the Historical method of research is
(a)# To employ scientific method in order to study the historical problems
(b)# To establish relationship between historical facts and current events
(c)# To make specific investigation of the past events
(d)# All the above
#Ans. d
107) The steps of the Historical method of research are given in a jumbled state.
Select them in a scientific order from the following options
1) Identification of the problem
2) Criticism of data
3) Interpretation of data
4) Collection of data
(a)# 1,4, 3 and 2
(b)# 1,2, 3 and 4
(c)# 1, 3, 2 and 4
(d)# 4, 3, 2 and 1
#Ans. a

108) The need of philosophical research method is desired in

(a)# Philosophy related researches
(b)# All the researches involved in exploring the aims of social sciences
(c)# Explorations of Atma and Paramatma
(d)# Determining the role and extension of philosophy
#Ans. b
109) The experimental method is
(a)# A method for verifying a hypothesis
(b)# A method deriving inferences
(c)# A variable controlling method
(d)# None of the above
#Ans. a
110) The wrong statement in relation to experimental method is
(a)# Observation under controlled condition is experiment
(b)# It is the method of effective control of variables
(c)# Careful observation of a phenomenon under controlled conditions
(d)# It is a useful method in laboratories.
#Ans. d
111) Generally variables are of
(a)# Two types - Independent and dependent variables
(b)# Three types- Independent, dependent and intervening variables
(c)# Four types - Independent, dependent,Intervening and control variables
(d)# None of the above
#Ans. c
112) The characteristic(s) of experimental method is/are
(a)# It follows the law of single variable
(b)# It is the laboratory method of research and has borrowed from pure sciences
(c)# It follows the scientific method
(d)# All the above statements are correct
#Ans. d
113) The meaning of Ex post Facto Research is
(a)# The research carried out after the incident
(b)# The research carried out prior to the incident
(c)# The research carried out along with the happening of an incident
(d)# The research carried out keeping in mind the possibilities of an incident
#Ans. a
114) In correlation design of Ex Post Facto Research, we study
(a)# The variable which has been measured in advance and will work as a causative
factor for second variable
(b)# The second variable which is going to be measured and will work as a causative
factor for antecedent variable
(c)# The third variable which cannot be measured but works as a causative factor
for first and second variable
(d)# All the above three situations and occurrence of variables.
#Ans. d
115) The contribution of case-study is
(a)# In study and data collection of a case related to caste, age, sex, religion,
problems, intellectual level, socio-economic status etc.
(b)# In evaluation of historical facts related with persons or case
(c)# In study of institutionalized groups and families
(d)# In all the above studies
#Ans. d
116) The objective of case-study is
(a)# Remedial
(b)# Diagnostic
(c)# Educational
(d)# All the above
#Ans. d
117) Case-study collects the data from the following sources
(a)# From individual
(b)# From anecdotal records
(c)# From government documents
(d)# From all the above
#Ans. d
118) The criteria of a good case-study is
(a)# Continuity
(b)# Completeness of the data
(c)# Validity of the data
(d)# All the above
#Ans. d
120) The limitation of case-study is
(a)# It has subjectivity
(b)# It is difficult to formulate assumptions
(c)# It is difficult to employ complex statistical methods
(d)# All the above are correct
#Ans. d
121) Research is a
(a)# Value oriented process
(b)# Passive process
(c)# Self contained process
(d)# Discovery oriented process
#Ans. a
122) The researcher has secretly placed him or herself (as a member) in the group
that is beingstudied. This researcher may be which of the following?
(a)# A complete participant
(b)# An observer-as-participant
(c)#A participant-as-observer
(d)# None of the above
#Ans. a
123) The research should be value oriented
(a)# In the interest of mankind
(b)# In the interest of all the living creature
(c)# In the self-interest
(d)# In the interest of religion
#Ans. a
124) "The research is an ethical process. Here the meaning of ethics is
(a)# The external beauty of the research
(b)# The quality of the research content
(c)# The fulfillment of research values in a investigation
(d)# None of the above
#Ans. c

125) The Ethics in research is not related to

(a)# Self-interest
(b)# Scientific method
(c)# Reliability
(d)# Humanity
#Ans.a
126) Suppose a researcher has some prejudice in relation to some problem, then the
research carried out by him, is called as
(a)# Value oriented research
(b)# Polluted research
(c)# Inadequate research
(d)# Prejudiced research
#Ans. b
127) What will you do to make your research value oriented?
(a)# You pay the cost of its writing to a ghost writer
(b)# You will charge the market rate for the work, you have conducted so far
(c)# You will ensure honesty and faith in the research work
(d)# You will undertake a plagiarism
#Ans. c
128) When a researcher is engaged in research in a subjective manner, the result
will be
(a)# inadequate formulation of objectives
(b)# inadequate selection of apparatus
(c)# inadequate collection of data
(d)# All of the above
#Ans. d
129) The research should not be carried out with blind-folded eyes-the meaning of
this phrase is
(a)# The research should be free from all personal biases
(b)# The research should be free from personal limitations
(c)# The research should be separated from personal ideology
(d)# All of the above
#Ans. d

130) The objectivity of the research can be enhanced

(a)# Through its reliability
(b)# Through its validity
(c)# Through its impartiality
(d)# All of the above
#Ans. d
131) A census taker often collects data through which of the following?
a. Standardized tests
b. Interviews
c. Secondary data
d. Observations
#Ans.b
132) In order to inculcate the ethical values in the researches, it is essential
that it should be
(a)# In accordance with the researchers abilities
(b)# Providing opportunities to the researcher to work freely
(c)# Inculcate maturity in the researcher
(d)# All of the above
#Ans. a
133) Each word of a research should be
(a)# Justifiable
(b)# Full of wisdom
(c)# Enjoyable
(d)# Entertaining
#Ans. a
134) If a researcher has the quality of exploration and has the fine skills in his
field of research, the research will be
(a)# Value oriented
(b)# Comprehension oriented
(c)# Anxiety oriented
(d)# Thinking oriented
#Ans. a

135) The research papers are written in order to

(a)# Gain name and fame
(b)# Communicate the research
(c)# Get promotions
(d)# None of the above
#Ans. b
136) The research papers are generally prepared by
(a)# The research scholars
(b)# The research supervisors
(c)# The scientists
(d)# All of the above
#Ans. d
137) The process of writing a research paper is
(a)# Scientific
(b)# Unscientific
(c)# Original
(d)# None of the above
#Ans. a
138) The research papers writing methodology has slight Variations in reference to
(a)# The standards maintained by research journals
(b)# The interests of the researchers
(c)# The research traditions
(d)# All of the above statements are correct with slight variations
#Ans. d
139) Generally the format of research resembles with
(a)# A long essay
(b)# A synopsis
(c)# A writing technique
(d)# A report preparing method
#Ans. b
140) Generally in all researches, an abstract of each article has been prepared
which focuses upon
(a)# The central theme of the research paper
(b)# The research-innovation employed in research paper
(c)# The effective conclusions of the research paper
(d)# All of the above
#Ans. d
141) The background of the research paper maybe
(a)# Philosophical
(b)# Historical
(c)# Contemporary
(d)# None of the above
#Ans. d
142) Generally research papers have been given more weightage instead of research
articles because these will be
(a)# Based on data
(b)# Incorporated with statistics
(c)# Both of the above
(d)# None of the above
#Ans. c
143)Generally research papers are presented abundantly in
(a)# Seminars
(b)# Journals
(c)# Symposiums
(d)# All of the above
#Ans. d
144) Conference is a
(a)# Provision to discuss on serious matters
(b)# Adequate solution of research problems
(c)# Wider manipulation of research inferences
(d)# All of the above
#Ans. d
145) The main objective of organizing a work-shop is
(a)# To improve the skills of the researchers in order to solve the specific
problem
(b)# To impart practical training to the re-searchers
(c)# To make perfect the researchers in an area of research.
(d)# All of the above
#Ans. d

146) Generally the objective of organizing a workshop is

(a)# To develop the research attitude in the researchers.
(b)# To tell about the research methodology to the neo-researchers.
(c)# To impart practical training of conducting research
(d)# None of the above
#Ans. c
147) The central role in workshop is of
(a)# The Director
(b)# The Expert
(c)# The Participants
(d)# All of the above
#Ans. b
148) The characteristic feature of a workshop is
(a)# To attain the higher cognitive and psychomotor objectives of the research
(b)# To comprehend the theoretical and practical aspects of the research
(c)# To explore the possibilities of applied aspects of the research
(d)# All of the above
#Ans. d
149) Seminar is
(a)# The process of promoting the reflective level
(b)# The process of nurturing the higher cognition
(c)# The interactional process of thinking
(d)# All of the above are true
#Ans. d
150) The main cognitive objective of seminar is
(a)# To develop critical and analytical capacities in a researcher
(b)# To develop observational and experiential presenting capabilities in a re
searcher
(c)# To develop synthetic and evaluation related abilities in a researcher
(d)# All of the above are correct statements
#Ans. d
151) The constituents of a seminar are
(a)# Organizer-Chairman-Speakers-Participants
(b)# President-Chairman-Workers
(c)# Chairman-Participants only
(d)# None of the above
#Ans. a
152) Which one of the following is NOT a type of Seminar?
(a)# House-committee
(b)# International Seminar
(c)# National Seminar
(d)# Focal Seminar
#Ans. a
153) Seminar provides the following opportunity to a researcher
(a)# Expression of feelings
(b)# Exchange of ideas
(c)# Spontaneous learning
(d)# All of the above
#Ans. d
154) The primary aim of organising the Seminar is
(a)# Attaining knowledge
(b)# Communication of research inferences
(c)# The exhibition of research creativity
(d)# None of the above
#Ans. a
155) In present time the Seminars are organised
(a)# For promoting the teachers
(b)# For revamping teachers with research potentialities
(c)# For converting low grade teaches into higher grades
(d)# None of the above
#Ans. b
156) Symposium is
(a)# Intellectual entertainment
(b)# Hearty entertainment
(c)# TV. related entertainment
(d)# Research with entertainment
#Ans. a
157) Symposium is a
(a)# A well organised group of a few speakers with large audience
(b)# Arrival at the certain goal through mutual exchange of ideas
(c)# Process of taking decisions in a group
(d)# All of the above
#Ans. d
158) The aim of symposium is
(a)# To develop the knowledge about current problems and the capacity to identify
them
(b)# To take decision about the problems related to research topics
(c)# To seek advice of the experts in the area
(d)# All of the above
#Ans. d
159) The method of Research reporting should be
(a)# Scientific
(b)# Ethical and attractive
(c)# Personal
(d)# Favourable to globalization
#Ans. a
160) The advantage of Research report writing in a scientific manner is
(a)# Global Standardization
(b)# Global Communication
(c)# Global Awakening
(d)# Global Welfare
#Ans. b
161) The middle part of the Research Synopsis prepares
(a)# The middle most part of research
(b)# The partial part of research
(c)# The complete part of research
(d)# It is difficult to infer
#Ans. a
162) Generally the synopsis of the research is compared with human body. Inspite of
the differences existing in its different parts, it must have
(a)# Uniformity
(b)# Equality
(c)# Functional continuity
(d)#None of the above
#Ans. c
163) When a thesis has been submitted in order to attain a degree or related
contain objective, the supervisors certificate has been produced because
(a)# It ensures the quality of research
(b)# It gives name and fame to the worker
(c)# It gives clearance from all boundations
(d)# It ensures authenticity of the research work
#Ans. d
164) The beauty of the Research thesis can be enhanced
(a)# By keeping aesthetic sense in its typography
(b)# By giving good charts, flow diagrams and systematic graphs
(c)# By having an excellent binding and title page
(d)# All the above
#Ans. d
165) In Research thesis the importance of introduction is
(a)# It imbibes the importance of problem in it
(b)# It determines the direction of survey related to problem
(c)# It explains the objectives of the problem
(d)# All the above
#Ans. d
166) The Research design is related to
(a)# Sample selection
(b)# Formulation of Experimental design
(c)# Selection and construction of the tool
(d)# All the above
#Ans. d
167) In order to ensure maximum acceptability of data analysis and its
interpretation, the help should be taken from
(a)# Statistics
(b)# Graphs and diagrams
(c)# Computer
(d)# Appreciable typing
#Ans. b
168) What will you put on top priority while giving the suggestions in your
research?
(a)# The difficulties you have faced during your research work
(b)# The limitations of your research work
(c)# The futuristic improvements to be carried out by other researchers
(d)# All the above
#Ans. c
169) The justifiable scientific list of all reference is called
(a)# Index
(b)# Bibliography
(c)# Reference
(d)# Neo book reference
#Ans. c
170) Evidences in research are collected from
(a)# Primary and secondary sources
(b)# Pure and applied sources
(c)# Active and passive sources
(d)# None of the above
#Ans. a
171) In primary sources we include
(a)# Hand written manuscripts only
(b)# The original writings of the authors
(c)# Direct collection from the thesis
(d)# All of the above
#Ans. d
172) Reference serves the purpose
(a)# Of lending authenticity to the giver content
(b)# Of insightful decision making by the researcher
(c)# Of giving ornamental value to the research
(d)# If exhibits the great achievements of the piece of research
#Ans. a

173) There exists a difference between the reference and bibliography

(a)# The references have the actual page numbers
(b)# The references have the last name of the person (Surname) on its first
priority
(c)# The references have the minute details in order to verify them.
(d)# All the above are correct.
#Ans. d

174) In an experimental research study, the primary goal is to isolate and identify
the effect produced by the ____.
(a)# Dependent variable
(b)# Extraneous variable
(c)# Independent variable
(d)# Confounding variable
#Ans. c
175) Which of the following is characteristic of qualitative research?
(a)# Generalization to the population
(b)# Random sampling
(c)# Unique case orientation
(d)# Standardized tests and measures
#Ans. c
176) _________ is the study of human consciousness and individuals experience of
some phenomenon.
(a)# Phenomenology
(b)# Ethnography
(c)# Grounded theory
(d)# Case study research
#Ans. a
177) The type of qualitative research that describes the culture of a group of
people is called ____.
(a)# Phenomenology
(b)# Grounded theory
(c)# Ethnography
(d)# Case study
#Ans. c

178) Which of the following is not an example of a nonrandom sampling technique?

(a)# Purposive
(b)# Quota
(c)# Convenience
(d)# Cluster
#Ans. d
179) The nonrandom sampling type that involves selecting a convenience sample from
a population with a specific set of characteristics for your research study is
called _____.
(a)# Convenience sampling
(b)# Quota sampling
(c)# Purposive sampling
(d)# Snowball sampling
#Ans. c