Research Methodology II Set 2
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This set of Research Methodology 2 Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Research Methodology II Set 2
Q1 | Find out mean of this distribution?6, 5, 7, 3, 8, 2, 6, 6, 3
- 6
- 8
- 5
- 4
Q2 | ……………….. are used to arrange variables in a specific order?
- nominal scale
- ordinal scale
- ratio scale
- interval scale
Q3 | Which type of validity is related to our capacity to predict certain events or to forecast thepresence of certain present circumstance?
- content variable
- construction variable
- criterion-related variable
- nominal variable
Q4 | Who is regarded as the father of statistics?
- sir ronald a fisher
- casper newman
- sir wijialt petty
- james dodson
Q5 | Which measures of central tendency take into account the average score of adistribution/observation?
- range
- median
- mode
- mean
Q6 | The literal meaning of dispersion is ……………….?
- scatterdness
- calculation
- summarization
- differentiation
Q7 | An investigator can forecast the most precise value of a variable on the basis of availablevalue, it is known as ………………?
- regression analysis
- estimation
- prediction
- constant variance
Q8 | Which of the following software helps a researcher to make bibliography?
- ethnonotes
- hyperqual
- readcube
- atlas.ti
Q9 | Variable that can take all possible values in are called ………………..?
- intervening variable
- extraneous variable
- continuous variable
- discrete variable
Q10 | “Statistics is the science which deals with collection, classification and tabulation ofnumerical facts as the basis for explanation, description and comparison of phenomenon” who defined?
- arthur lyon bowley
- williamm vern lovittt
- susan murphy
- william seaaly gosset.
Q11 | ………………… is indeed the exact center of the distribution of rating?
- median
- correlation
- mean
- mode
Q12 | The use of sampling information to draw inferences about the population is known as………………?
- inferential statistics
- descriptive
- measures of association
- predictive analysis
Q13 | Find the median of the set of numbers following cases6, 3, 9, 12, 20, 7, 15, 18, 5
- 12
- 7
- 8.5
- 9
Q14 | Which of the following are major objectives of measures or dispersion?
- to find out the reliability of an average,
- to control the validation of the data from the central value
- to compare two or more set off data from the central value
- to gain other statistics in order to evaluate the data further
Q15 | Find out odd one.
- range
- median
- quartile deviations
- lorenz curve
Q16 | Any change of value in one variable will also introduce change in the other variablecorresponding to the change in the value of the first variable, is known as……….?
- correlation
- regression
- median
- deviations
Q17 | Which of the following is not a techniques for construction of scale?
- logical
- arbitrary
- consensus
- item analysis
Q18 | Find out an example for cumulative scale?
- multidimensional scaling
- likert scale
- guttman’s scalogram
- thurstone differential scale
Q19 | Statistics are not as simply means of gathering numerical data but also ………………?
- establishing sound method for handling and interpretation as well as drawing on relevant inferences from them.
- predicting or forecasting future events based on extant data
- used by social scientists to arrange and manipulate data for the purpose of addressing questions and evaluating hypotheses.
- all of the above
Q20 | The main purpose of statistics are ……………………?
- summating data
- making inferences from population to sample
- forecasting future events based on extant data
- suited to eh study of qualitative phenomenon code
Q21 | What are the major limitations of statistics?
- it is suited to the study of qualitative phenomenon
- it does not study individuals
- statistical laws are not exact
- statistics is liable to be misused
Q22 | In the number of observations is odd, then the ……..………… is the middle valueafter the observations have been arranged in ascending order or magnitude?
- mean
- range
- mode
- median
Q23 | ……………….. is a relationship between two variables in which both variables movein the same direction?
- positive correlation
- non-linear correlation
- negative correlation
- zero correlation
Q24 | The process of arranging the data into groups or classes according to resemblances andsimilarities, is called ………………?
- stratification
- classification
- organization
- ranking
Q25 | Which of the following statement is incorrect regarding good classification?
- it should be unambiguous
- it should be exhaustive and mutually exclusive
- it should be suitable for the purpose
- it should be rigid and inflexible