Research Methodology Set 9

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This set of Research Methodology (RM) Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Research Methodology Set 9

Q1 | A literature review requires
  • Planning
  • Good and clear writing
  • Lot of rewriting
  • All of the above
Answer: All of the above
Q2 | Which of the following statement is not true?
  • A research proposal is a document that presents a plan for a project
  • A research proposal shows that the researcher is capable of successfully conducting the proposed research project
  • A research proposal is an unorganized and unplanned project
  • A research proposal is just like a research report and written before the research project
Answer: A research proposal is an unorganized and unplanned project
Q3 | Conducting Surveys is the most common method of generating
  • Primary data
  • Secondary data
  • Qualitative data
  • None of these
Answer: Primary data
Q4 | After identifying the important variables and establishing the logical reasoning in theoreticalframework, the next process in research process is
  • To conduct surveys
  • To generate hypothesis
  • To focuss group discussions
  • To use experiments in an investigation
Answer: To generate hypothesis
Q5 | The appropriate analytical technique is determined by
  • The research design
  • Nature of data collected
  • Nature of hypothesis
  • Both A and B
Answer: Both A and B
Q6 | Which of the following is the first step in starting the research process?
  • Searching sources of information to locate problem.
  • Survey of related literature
  • Identification of problem
  • Searching for solutions to the problem
Answer: Identification of problem
Q7 | Action research means
  • A longitudinal research
  • An applied research
  • A research initiated to solve an immediate problem
  • A research with socioeconomic objective
Answer: A research initiated to solve an immediate problem
Q8 | A reasoning where we start with certain particular statements and conclude with a universalstatement is called
  • Deductive Reasoning
  • Inductive Reasoning
  • Abnormal Reasoning
  • Transcendental Reasoning
Answer: Inductive Reasoning
Q9 | The essential qualities of a researcher are
  • Spirit of free enquiry
  • Reliance on observation and evidence
  • Systematization or theorizing of knowledge
  • All the above
Answer: All the above
Q10 | In the process of conducting research “Formulation of Hypothesis” is followed by
  • Statement of Objectives
  • Analysis of Data
  • Selection of Research Tools
  • Collection of Data
Answer: Selection of Research Tools
Q11 | Hypothesis which explain the relationship between two variables is known as
  • Causal
  • Rational
  • Tentative
  • Descriptive
Answer: Rational
Q12 | ------- is quality of a good researcher
  • Scientific temper
  • Age
  • Money
  • Time
Answer: Scientific temper
Q13 | Fundamental research aims at
  • Action research
  • Survey
  • Pure research
  • Pilot survey
Answer: Pure research
Q14 | Interview with a detailed standardised schedule is called
  • Clinical interview
  • Structured interview
  • Direct interview
  • Group interview
Answer: Structured interview
Q15 | “A system of systematically interrelated concepts definitions and propositions that are advanced toexplain and predict phenomena” … is
  • Facts
  • Values
  • Theory
  • Generalization
Answer: Theory
Q16 | Major drawback to researchers in India is …………….
  • Lack of sufficient number of Universities
  • Lack of sufficient research guides
  • Lack of sufficient Fund
  • Lack of scientific training in research
Answer: Lack of scientific training in research
Q17 | . ………….. is the first step of Research process
  • Formulation of a problem
  • Collection of Data
  • Editing and Coding
  • Selection of a problem
Answer: Selection of a problem
Q18 | A question which requires a solution is ………….
  • Observation
  • Problem
  • Data
  • Experiment
Answer: Problem
Q19 | Converting a question into a Researchable problem is called
  • Solution
  • Examination
  • Problem formulation
  • Problem Solving
Answer: Problem formulation
Q20 | . Survey is a ……………. Study
  • Descriptive
  • Fact finding
  • Analytical
  • Systematic
Answer: Fact finding
Q21 | 5. A short summary of Technical Report is called
  • Article
  • Research Abstract
  • Publication
  • Guide
Answer: Research Abstract
Q22 | . A Blue print of Research work is called
  • Research Problem
  • Research design
  • Research tools
  • Research methods
Answer: Research design
Q23 | The main objective of ………….. Study is to acquire Knowledge
  • Exploratory
  • Descriptive
  • Diagnostic
  • Descriptive and Diagnostic
Answer: Descriptive
Q24 | ……………. is concerned with discovering and testing Certain variables with respect totheir association or disassociation
  • Exploratory
  • Descriptive
  • Diagnostic
  • None of the above
Answer: Diagnostic
Q25 | Personal interviews conducted in shopping malls are known as………
  • Mall interviews
  • Mall intercept interviews
  • Brief interviews
  • None of the given options
Answer: Mall intercept interviews
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