Research Methodology Set 10
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This set of Research Methodology (RM) Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Research Methodology Set 10
Q1 | Randomization of test units is a part of ………
- Pretest
- Posttest
- Matching
- Experiment
Q2 | The numerical description that describe sample may be expected to differ from those that describepopulation because of random fluctuations inherent in sampling process.
- Sampling design
- Non-probability sampling
- Sampling error
- Probability sampling
Q3 | In each population element has a known and equal chance of selection.
- Purposive sampling
- Quota sampling
- Stratified sampling
- Simple random sampling
Q4 | is the evidence that the instrument, techniques, or process used to measure concept doesindeed measure the intended concepts.
- Reliability
- Replicability
- Scaling
- Validity
Q5 | Experimental design is the only appropriate design where relationship can beestablished
- Strong
- Linear
- Weak
- Cause and Effect
Q6 | On which of the following, scientific knowledge mostly relies?
- Logical understanding
- Identification of events
- Prior knowledge
- All of the given options
Q7 | Which of the following refers to research supported by measurable evidence?
- Opinion
- Empiricism
- Speculation
- Rationalism
Q8 | All of the following are true statements about action research, EXCEPT;
- Data are systematically analyzed
- Data are collected systematically
- Results are generalizable
- Results are used to improve practice
Q9 | If a researcher is studying the effect of using laptops in his classroom to ascertain their merit andworth, he is likely conducting which of the following types of research?
- Experimental
- Applied
- Basic
- Evaluation
Q10 | A review that only demonstrates familiarity with an area is rarely published but it often is part of aneducational program is which type of review?
- Integrative reviews
- Theoretical reviews
- Self-study reviews
- Historical reviews
Q11 | Why do you need to review the existing literature?
- To give your dissertation a proper academic appearance, with lots of references.
- Because without it, you could never reach the required word-count.
- To find out what is already known about your area of interest.
- To help in your general studying.
Q12 | Which of the following is a discrete variable?
- height
- age
- miles per gallon
- number of children
Q13 | Independent variables that are not related to the purpose of study, but may affect the dependentvariables are called
- Extraneous variable
- Independent variable
- Confounded variable
- All the above
Q14 | When the dependent variable is not free from the influence of extraneous variable,the relationshipis known as
- Interrogative
- Exceptional
- Confounded
- None of the above
Q15 | The different conditions under which experimental and control groups are put usually referred to as
- Treatment
- Control
- Causation
- Experiment
Q16 | what is the process of assigning numerals or symbols to answer so that all questions can be put intolimited number of categories or classes
- Codindg
- Editing
- Data cleaning
- Tabulation
Q17 | Which of the following is a Non parametric test
- Z test
- F test
- ANOVA
- Chi-square
Q18 | An operational definition is—
- One that bears no relation to the underlying concept
- An abstract, theoretical definition of a concept
- A definition of a concept in terms of specific, empirical measures
- None of the above
Q19 | Sampling method which is preferred for population with finite size
- Systematic sampling
- Cluster sampling
- Area sampling
- Random sampling
Q20 | Mean, Median and Mode are :
- Measures of deviation
- Ways of sampling
- Measures of central tendency
- None of the above
Q21 | A common test in research demands much priority on
- Reliability
- Useability
- Objectivity
- All of the above
Q22 | Summarizing raw data and displaying them on compact statistical tables for analysis is
- Tabulation
- Coding
- Transcription
- Editing
Q23 | Selecting sample units in just a “hit and miss” fashion is called
- Purposive sampling
- Accidental sampling
- Stratified sampling
- Systematic sampling
Q24 | Drawing a sample from each stratum in the proportion to latter’s share in the total population iscalled
- Stratified sampling
- Proportioned stratified sampling
- Disproportionate sampling
- Quota sampling
Q25 | Population value is called …………..
- Statistic
- Parameter
- Core value
- Variable