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This set of Research Methods and Statistics Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Research Methods And Statistics Set 2

Q1 | What is the reason for dropping the enumeration process?
  • cost is prohibitive
  • time consuming
  • large efforts
  • all the above
Q2 | What embodies sampling?
  • haphazard selection
  • numbers
  • definite rules
  • accuracy
Q3 | The basic objective of sampling study is ........................
  • to draw inference
  • to check units of population
  • to collect numerical data
  • to make census
Q4 | The Mathematical theory of probability has helped to form the ..............
  • statistical theory
  • law of inertia of large numbers
  • law of statistical relativity
  • law of statistical regularity
Q5 | How did king relate the statistical Regularity and Random sampling?
  • sampling is not related to calculation
  • sample chosen possess some features of the whole
  • chosen sample can follow the statistical methods
  • none of the above
Q6 | What is the characteristic of the sample which is selected randomly?
  • it is not average of the whole
  • it would be representative
  • it would not be equal to the population
  • all the above
Q7 | (i) the results derived from sampling method may be different from population (ii) Sampling method derives only the same characteristics of the population Choose the correct from the following:
  • both the statements are correct
  • both the statements are wrong
  • only the first statement is correct
  • only the second statement is correct
Q8 | The Law of Inertia of Large Numbers means ..........................
  • opposite of the law of statistical regularity
  • same to the law of statistical regularity
  • sample in large numbers create big variations in results
  • opposite to the mathematical theory of probability
Q9 | To study the variation in the production of rice over a number of years,select from the following, the appropriate sample for drawing results that reflects only small variations?
  • collect data from some states
  • collect data from all the states
  • collect data from one or two states
  • collect data from more than half the number of states
Q10 | Which among the following is not an essential of sampling?
  • representativeness
  • complete
  • same
  • dependent
Q11 | “More reliable results can be obtained through sampling method”,because ……........
  • statistical error is low
  • saves time
  • cost is low
  • none of the above
Q12 | (i) Judging a person is an example for random sampling method (ii) Blood taken for testing is an example for sampling method Choose the correct from the following:
  • both the statements are correct
  • both the statements are wrong
  • only the first statement is correct
  • only the second statement is correct
Q13 | Which among the following is the sensible theory of sampling?
  • induction
  • inertia
  • regularity
  • none of the above
Q14 | “Equal chances of being included in the sample”, about what doesDr. Yates and Harper defined like this?
  • stratified sampling
  • probability sampling
  • proportional sampling
  • none of these
Q15 | Who own the random number table which comprising of 15,000 digitsarranged in twos?
  • kendall and
  • b. smith b) l.h.c. tippet
  • british census report
  • fisher and yates
Q16 | Non-proportional random sampling is a sub-type of ....................
  • unrestricted random sampling
  • simple random sampling
  • stratified random sampling
  • cluster random sampling
Q17 | When the population is badly effected, which type of sampling isappropriate?
  • systematic sampling
  • stratified sampling
  • cluster sampling
  • none of the above
Q18 | ............ sampling introduced its ability to change in accordance with thechanging situations.
  • multistage
  • judgement
  • deliberate
  • systematic
Q19 | Quota sampling is the combination of ............. and ............... Sampling
  • purposive and deliberate
  • purposive and systematic
  • stratified and systematic
  • purposive and stratified
Q20 | Snowball smpling is used for data collection through ...............
  • connecting relations
  • small population
  • representatives
  • none of the above
Q21 | Choose the advantage of snowball sampling from the following
  • population is not seen
  • total size of population is not known
  • researcher’s acquaintance influence the research
  • contradicts with conventional nations
Q22 | ‘A text Book of Statistics’ is written by ............................
  • s.p. gupta
  • p.l. bhandarkar, t.s wilkinson
  • pauline v. young
  • l.r. potti
Q23 | ………………… is a narrative and authoritative document on the outcomeof research effort.
  • research proposal
  • summary report
  • synopsis
  • research report
Q24 | It provides systematic knowledge on problem and issues analysed.
  • research report
  • research abstract
  • research proposal
  • research design