Research Methodology Set 1

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This set of Research Methodology (RM) Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Research Methodology Set 1

Q1 | Who authored the book “methods in Social Research”
  • Wilkinson
  • CR Kothari
  • Kerlinger
  • Goode and Halt
Answer: Goode and Halt
Q2 | “Research is an organized and systematic enquiry” Defined by
  • Marshall
  • P.V. Young
  • Emory
  • Kerlinger
Answer: Emory
Q3 | Research is a “Scientific undertaking” opined by
  • Young
  • Kerlinger
  • Kothari
  • Emory
Answer: Young
Q4 | “A systematic step-by-step Procedure following logical process of reasoning” called
  • Experiment
  • Observation
  • Deduction
  • Scientific method
Answer: Scientific method
Q5 | Ethical Neutrality is a feature of
  • Deduction
  • Scientific method
  • Observation
  • experience
Answer: Scientific method
Q6 | Scientific method is committed to ……………….
  • Objectivity
  • Ethics
  • Proposition
  • Neutrality
Answer: Objectivity
Q7 | “One of the methods of logical reasoning process” is called
  • Induction
  • Deduction
  • Research
  • Experiment
Answer: Induction
Q8 | An essential Criterion of Scientific study is
  • Belief
  • Value
  • Objectivity
  • Subjectivity
Answer: Objectivity
Q9 | “Reasoning from general to particular “is called
  • Induction
  • deduction
  • Observation
  • experience
Answer: deduction
Q10 | “Deduction and induction are a part of system of reasoning” – stated by
  • Caroline
  • P.V.Young
  • Dewey John
  • Emory
Answer: P.V.Young
Q11 | “ A system of systematically interrelated concepts definitions and propositions thatare advanced to explain and predict phenomena” … is
  • Facts
  • Values
  • Theory
  • Generalization
Answer: Theory
Q12 | “ A system of systematically interrelated concepts, definitions and propositions thatare advanced to explain and Predict phenomena” defined by
  • Jack Gibbs
  • PV Young
  • Black
  • Rose Arnold
Answer: PV Young
Q13 | Theory is “ a set of systematically related propositions specifying casual relationshipamong variables” is defined by
  • Black James and Champion
  • P.V. Young
  • Emory
  • Gibbes
Answer: Black James and Champion
Q14 | “Empirically verifiable observation” is
  • Theory
  • Value
  • Fact
  • Statement
Answer: Fact
Q15 | Fact is “empirically verifiable observation” --- is defined by
  • Good and Hatt
  • Emory
  • P.V. Young
  • Claver
Answer: Good and Hatt
Q16 | ……….. is “systematically conceptual structure of inter related elements in someschematic form”
  • Concept
  • Variable
  • Model
  • Facts
Answer: Model
Q17 | Social Science deals with ………..
  • Objects
  • Human beings
  • Living things
  • Non living things
Answer: Human beings
Q18 | Science is broadly divided into ……………….
  • Natural and Social
  • Natural and Physical
  • Physical and Mental
  • Social and Physical
Answer: Natural and Social
Q19 | Social Science try to explain …………. Between human activities and natural lawsgoverning them
  • Causal Connection
  • reason
  • Interaction
  • Objectives
Answer: Causal Connection
Q20 | Social Science Research ……………. Problems
  • Explain
  • diagnosis
  • Recommend
  • Formulate
Answer: diagnosis
Q21 | Social research aims at ……………….
  • Integration
  • Social Harmony
  • National Integration
  • Social Equality
Answer: Integration
Q22 | The method by which a sample is chosen
  • Unit
  • design
  • Random
  • Census
Answer: design
Q23 | Basing conclusions without any bias and value judgment is ……………
  • Objectivity
  • Specificity
  • Values
  • Facts
Answer: Objectivity
Q24 | Research is classified on the basis of …….. and methods
  • Purpose
  • Intent
  • Methodology
  • Techniques
Answer: Intent
Q25 | Research undertaken for knowledge sake is
  • Pure Research
  • Action Research
  • Pilot study
  • Survey
Answer: Pure Research
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