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Free download in PDF Research Methodology Multiple Choice Questions(MCQs) & Answers. These multiple choice questions on Research Methodology are very useful for PhD entrance exam.
(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 the above
Answer: Helps those interested in further research and studying the problem from another angle
(2)
Which comes first, theory or research?
a)
b)
c)
d)
[A]
Theory, because otherwise you are working in the dark
[B]
Research, because that’s the only way you can develop a theory
[C]
It depends on your point of view
[D]
The question is meaningless, because you can’t have one without the other
Answer: It depends on your point of view
(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
Answer: Pr absorbs red light and becomes Pfr
(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
Answer: Involves testing an explicitly defined hypothesis
(5)
Which of the following is not a type of research question?
[A]
A hypothesis
[B]
Predicting an outcome
[C]
Evaluating a phenomenon
[D]
Developing good practice
(6)
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.
(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]
Introduction; Literature review; Research methods; Results; Discussion; Conclusion
[D]
Research plan; Research data; Analysis; References
Answer: Introduction; Literature review; Research methods; Results; Discussion; Conclusion
(8)
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
(9)
The research antagonistic to ex-post facto research is
[A]
Experimental studies
[B]
Library researches
[C]
Normative researches
[D]
All of the above
Answer: Experimental studies
(10)
An example of scientific knowledge is
[A]
Laboratory and field experiments
[B]
Social traditions and customs
[C]
Authority of the Prophet or great men
[D]
Religious scriptures
Answer: Laboratory and field experiments
(11)
The process not needed in experimental researches is
[A]
Reference collection
[B]
Controlling
[C]
Observation
[D]
Manipulation and replication
Answer: Reference collection
(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
Answer: Emphasis upon the control of the immediate situation
(13)
The per capital income of India from 1950 to 1990 is four times. This study is
[A]
Social
[B]
Factorial
[C]
Horizontal
[D]
Longitudinal
(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
Answer: Cross-sectional studies
(15)
Attributes of objects, events or things which can be measured are called
[A]
Data
[B]
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[C]
Variables
[D]
None of the above
(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
(17)
Hypothesis cannot be stated in
[A]
Declarative terms
[B]
Null and question form terms
[C]
General terms
[D]
Directional terms
(18)
All cause non sampling errors except
[A]
Faulty tools of measurement
[B]
Defect in data collection
[C]
Non response
[D]
Inadequate sample
Answer: Inadequate sample
(19)
Formulation of hypothesis may not be necessary in
[A]
Survey studies
[B]
Fact finding (historical) studies
[C]
Experimental studies
[D]
Normative studies
Answer: Fact finding (historical) studies
(20)
Who is regarded the father of scientific social surveys ?
[A]
Best
[B]
Booth
[C]
Darwin
[D]
None of these
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