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This set of Research Methods and Statistics Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Research Methods And Statistics Set 4

Q1 | …………… helps making estimations or generalizations from the resultsof sample surveys.
  • statistical analysis
  • hypothesis
  • classifications
  • tabulation
Q2 | …………………….. is an organized inquiry
  • scientific method
  • experimental study
  • research
  • social science research
Q3 | ………………. is drawn on the basis of cumulative frequencies
  • cumulative frequency polygon
  • frequency polygon
  • histogram
  • graphs
Q4 | ………… is a plan, structure and strategy of investigations so conceivedas to obtain answers to research problem
  • research plan
  • research proposal
  • research design
  • research methodology
Q5 | Any variable that is responsive for bringing about a change is called an ………….. variable
  • dependent
  • independent
  • control
  • interdependent
Q6 | An image, perception or concept that is capable of measurement iscalled a ………….
  • attribute
  • theory
  • paradigm
  • variable
Q7 | …………… is a purposeful systematic and selective way of watching andlistening to an interaction
  • observation
  • interview
  • focus group
  • participant observation
Q8 | Preface include in the …………… section
  • reference
  • preliminary
  • body of the report
  • content section
Q9 | ……………… is the first of the terminal items presented at the end of theresearch report.
  • author index
  • footnotes
  • appendices
  • bibliography
Q10 | …………. are numbered consecutively within each chapter or throughoutthe entire report.
  • references
  • bibiliography
  • footnotes
  • appendices
Q11 | ………………. are statements of factual information based upon the dataanalysis.
  • findings
  • review
  • methodology
  • hypothesis
Q12 | ……………… is a measure that occurs most frequently in a distribution.
  • mean
  • average
  • mode
  • median
Q13 | ………………. is a positional average.
  • standard deviation
  • range
  • correlation
  • median
Q14 | ………… presentation is particularly useful when the prospective readersare non-technical people or general public
  • graphic
  • table
  • qualitative
  • quantitative
Q15 | …………. bar charts are commonly used for presenting time series data.
  • vertical
  • horizontal
  • component
  • circle
Q16 | ….… is an indepth comprehensive study of a person, unit, institution etc.
  • content analysis
  • observation method
  • case-study
  • focus group study
Q17 | ………… of research problem is the first and most important step in theresearch process.
  • formulating
  • designing
  • selecting
  • reporting
Q18 | ……………… is a way to systematically solve the research problem.
  • research design
  • research methodology
  • research planning
  • research discussion
Q19 | …………… research aims at finding a solution for an immediate problemfacing a society.
  • applied
  • descriptive
  • qualitative
  • empirical
Q20 | ………………….. is also known as arithmetic average
  • dispersion
  • range
  • quartile
  • mean
Q21 | ………… provides the complete outline of the research report along withall details.
  • preliminary
  • body of the report
  • main text
  • methodology