Download PDF
Free download in PDF Research Design Multiple Choice Questions with Answers for competitive exams. These Research Design Objective Questions with Answers are important for competitive exams MBA, UGC NET, GATE, IBPS Specialist Recruitment Test..
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
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
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
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
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
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
Take Mock Tests