Research Methods And Statistics Set 2
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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