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This set of Research Methodology 2 Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Research Methodology II Set 1
Q1 | Which of the following is not a levels of measurement?
- nominal scale
- ordinal scale
- internal scale
- ratio scale
Q2 | Nominal scale is also known as……………………?
- rational variable
- categorical variable
- predictor variable
- extraneous variable
Q3 | ……………………. Scale are used for labelling variables into distinct classifications?
- nominal
- ordinal
- ratio
- interval
Q4 | One of the characteristics of ………….… is that equal distinct between objects orvariable?
- ratio scale
- nominal scale
- ordinal scale
- interval scale
Q5 | The researchers need to understand techniques of developing a measurement tools. Itincludes ………………..?
- concept development and specifications of concept dimensions
- generalisation of facts and data
- selection of indicators and formation of index
- interpretation of circumstantial evidences
Q6 | ……………….. is a numerical scale, where the order of the variable is known as well asthe difference between these variables
- interval scale
- ratio scale
- ordinal sale
- nominal scale
Q7 | ……… as a variable measurement scale, it produces the order of variables as well as makethe differences between variable known along with information on the value of true zero?
- ordinal scale
- ratio scale
- nominal scale
- interval scale
Q8 | At the primary stage of statistic development, it is known as …………………?
- political craft
- statecraft science
- craft science
- social craft
Q9 | In the level of measurement, ……………….used to simply depict the order of variables,not to make difference between variables?
- interval scale
- ordinal scale
- ratio scale
- nominal scale
Q10 | Which of the following is consider the sources of errors in measurement?
- precision, validity, reliability, unambiguous
- conceptual errors, lack of theoretical support, responses, coding errors
- respondent, situation, measurer, instrument
- unsuitable measuring tool, inappropriate theory, use of vague terms, circumstantial
Q11 | Who is known as the father of vital statistics?
- john grant
- gertrude cox
- jake porway
- david blackwell
Q12 | ………………. Scaling techniques used for the purpose of categorisation or division?
- ordinal
- ratio
- interval
- nominal
Q13 | Labelling the variables, significance of the order of variables and calculate the differencebetween variables etc. are characteristics ………………….?
- ratio scale
- interval scale
- ordinal scale
- nominal scale
Q14 | Which of the following is not a type of validity?
- content variable
- criterion-related variable
- rational variable
- construct variable
Q15 | ………………… are selected all the basis of their compliance with a certain rating ofobjects of ascending or descending discriminating strength?
- arbitrary approach
- item analysis
- consensus approach
- cumulative scale
Q16 | The method of having a several numbers to few members. It is known as …………….?
- univariation
- data reduction
- summarization
- inferential data
Q17 | “Averages are statistical constant which enable us to comprehend in a single effort thesignificance of the whole” who defined?
- a. e waugh
- walter bodmer
- thomas farrer
- a.l bowley
Q18 | The term “Regression” coined by ………………..?
- francis galton
- david f duncan
- andrew gelman
- michael healy
Q19 | Which of the following is not a way to calculate reliability?
- jury opinion
- test-retest
- multiple form
- split half
Q20 | “Statistics is the science of the measurement of social organism, regarded as whole in allits manifestation”
- edward deming
- thomas bayes
- arthur lyon bowley
- francis galton
Q21 | Pro. Yule forwarded some requirement to good Measures of central tendency. That are……………..?
- it should be rigidly defined
- it affected as little as possible by fluctuations by sampling
- should not affected much by extreme observations
- it suitable for further mathematical treatment.
Q22 | …………….. is a naming scale, where variables are simply named or labelled, withoutany quantitative value or order?
- ratio scale
- nominal scale
- interval scale
- ordinal scale
Q23 | Which of the following is not a unidimensional scaling method?
- thurstone’s equal appearing scaling
- likerts internal consistency scale
- gutman’s cumulative scaling
- torgerson-gower scaling
Q24 | Which of the following are major common problems to all types of scaling?
- definition of the continuum
- reliability
- weighting of items
- the nature of the item
Q25 | The validity is inferred by the established behaviors and other features of the ant ethicalclasses rather than their particular skills. The scale validation method is known as .. ….?
- logical validation
- known groups
- jury opinion
- independent criteria