September 2022

Q. The F-test: Is essentially a two-tailed test. Is essentially a one-tailed test. Can be one-tailed as well as two-tailed depending on the hypotheses. Can never be one tailed test. Answer: Can be one-tailed as well as two-tailed depending on the hypotheses

Q. Which one among the following is the most comprehensive source of population data? Census National Sample Surveys Demographic Health Surveys National Family Health Surveys Answer: Census

Q. Research problem is selected from the standpoint of Social relevance Financial support Researcher’s interest Availability of relevant literature Answer: Social relevance

Q. “Sampling Cases” can be defined as Sampling using a sampling frame Identifying people who are suitable for research Literally the researcher’s brief case A sampling of people, newspapers, television programs etc. Answer: A sampling of people, newspapers, television programs etc.

Q. Which technique is generally followed when the population is finite? Systematic Sampling Technique Purposive Sampling Technique Area Sampling Technique None of the above Answer: Systematic Sampling Technique

Q. What are the core elements of a dissertation? Introduction; Data Collection; Data Analysis; Conclusions and Recommendations Executive Summary; Literature Review; Data Gathered; Conclusions; Bibliography Research Plan; Research Data; Analysis; References Introduction; Literature Review; Research Methodology; Results; Discussions and Conclusions Answer: Introduction; Literature Review; Research Methodology; Results; Discussions and Conclusions

Q. On what basis did Jean Piaget give his theory of cognitive development of humans? Evaluation Research Fundamental Research Applied Research Action Research Answer: Fundamental Research

Q. Which one is called non-probability sampling? Quota sampling Cluster sampling Systematic sampling Stratified random sampling Answer: Quota sampling

Q. Authenticity of a research finding is its Validity Objectivity Originality All of the above Answer: Objectivity