Description : The importance of the correlation co-efficient lies in the fact that: (A) There is a linear relationship between the correlated variables. (B) It is one of the most valid measure of statistics. ... of the association be tween two variables. (D) It is a non-parametric method of statistical analysis.
Last Answer : (C) It allows one to determine the degree or strength of the association be tween two variables.
Description : Quantitative data refers to (i) Graphs and tables (ii) Any data you present in your report (iii) Statistical analysis (iv) Numerical data that could be useful to answer your research question(s) and to meet your Objectives
Last Answer : (iv) Numerical data that could be useful to answer your research question(s) and to meet your Objectives
Description : The two general approaches to forecasting are…….. (a) qualitative and quantitative ; (b) mathematical and statistical (c) judgmental and qualitative ; (d) judgmental and associative
Last Answer : (a) qualitative and quantitative ;
Description : The important pre-requisites of a researcher in sciences, social sciences and humanities are (A) laboratory skills, records, supervisor, topic (B) Supervisor, topic, critical analysis, ... supervisor, topic, flexibility in thinking (D) topic, supervisor, good temperament, pre-conceived notions
Last Answer : (B) Supervisor, topic, critical analysis, patience
Description : What is a Research Design? (A) A way of conducting research that is not grounded in theory. (B) The choice between using qualitative or quantitative methods. (C) The style in which you present your research ... e.g. a graph. (D) A framework for every stage of the collection and analysis of data.
Last Answer : (D) A framework for every stage of the collection and analysis of data.
Description : Which one of the following does not come under the methods of data classification? (A) Qualitative (B) Normative (C) Spatial (D) Quantitative
Last Answer : (C) Spatial
Description : Which of the following variables cannot be expressed in quantitative terms? (A) Socio-economic Status (B) Marital Status (C) Numerical Aptitude (D) Professional Attitude
Last Answer : (D) Professional Attitude
Description : The question to be answered by factorial analysis of the quantitative data does not explain one of the following (A) Is X' related to Y' ? (B) How is X' related to Y'? (C) How does X' affect the ... levels of another independent variable K' or M' ? (D) How is X' by K' related to M'?
Last Answer : (D) How is ‘X’ by ‘K’ related to ‘M’?
Description : Which of the following is the appropriate definition of a computer ? (A) Computer is a machine that can process information. (B) Computer is an electronic device that can store, ... ) Computer is a machine that can store, retrieve and process quickly and accurately only qualitative information
Last Answer : (B) Computer is an electronic device that can store, retrieve and process both qualitative and quantitative data quickly and accurately.
Description : Research can be classified as : (A) Basic, Applied and Action Research (B) Quantitative and Qualitative Research (C) Philosophical, Historical, Survey and Experimental Research (D) All the above
Last Answer : Answer: D Classification of Research by Purpose - Basic v/s Applied research - Research and development - Evaluative research Classification of Research by Method - Historical research - Descriptive research - Experimental research
Description : Which of the following statements is NOT correct ? (A) Computer is capable of processing only digital signal (B) Computer is capable of analysing both quantitative and qualitative data (C) Appropriate ... for processing the data (D) Computer is capable of processing digital as well as analog signals
Last Answer : Answer: A
Description : Research ethics has a direct connection more often with which stages of research ? (A) Defining and delimiting the scope of research. (B) Problem formulation and reporting of research ... deciding the sampling technique for research. (D) Deciding about statistical techniques and data analysis.
Last Answer : (B) Problem formulation and reporting of research findings.
Description : "Male and female students perform equally well in a numerical aptitude test." This statement indicates a: (A) statistical hypothesis (B) research hypothesis (C) null hypothesis (D) directional hypothesis
Last Answer : (C) null hypothesis
Description : "lf a large diamond is cut up into little bits, it will lose its value just as an army is divided up into small units of soldiers, it loses its strength." The argument put above may be called as (A) Analogical (B) Deductive (C) Statistical (D) Casual
Last Answer : (A) Analogical
Description : Which of the following sources of data is not based on primary data collection? (A) Census of India (B) National Sample Survey (C) Statistical Abstracts of India (D) National Family Health Survey
Last Answer : (C) Statistical Abstracts of India
Description : A statistical measure based upon the entire population is called parameter while measure based upon a sample is known as: (A) Sample parameter (B) Inference (C) Statistics (D) None of these
Last Answer : (C) Statistics
Description : Generalised conclusion on the basis of a sample is technically known as: (A) Data analysis and interpretation (B) Parameter inference (C) Statistical inference (D) All of the above
Last Answer : (C) Statistical inference
Description : The “Report on Currency and Finance” for each of the financial year in India is published by : (A) Reserve Bank of India (B) Ministry of Finance (C) Planning Commission (D) Central Statistical Organization
Description : A college wants to give training in use of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) to researchers. For this the college should organize: (A) Conference (B) Seminar (C) Workshop (D) Lecture
Last Answer : Answer: C
Description : Which of the following is not a characteristic of suitable criteria? a. Completeness b. Neutrality c. Relevance d. Comparability
Last Answer : Comparability
Description : Which of the following statements is correct ? (A) Objectives of research are stated in first chapter of the thesis (B) Researcher must possess analytical ability (C) Variability is the source of problem (D) All the above
Last Answer : (D) All the above
Description : Which of the following qualities is most essential for a teacher? (A) He should be a learned person. (B) He should be a well dressed person. (C) He should have patience. (D) He should be an expert in his subject.
Last Answer : (C) He should have patience.
Description : The essential qualities of a researcher are (A) spirit of free enquiry (B) reliance on observation and evidence (C) systematization or theorizing of knowledge (D) all the above
Last Answer : (D) all the above
Description : The most important quality of a good teacher is (A) Sound knowledge of subject matter (B) Good communication skills (C) Concern for students’ welfare (D) Effective leadership qualities
Last Answer : (A) Sound knowledge of subject matter
Description : Which among these can be condition for the success of privatisation? A. Alternative institutional arrangements B. Barriers to enter the market C. Measurability of performance D. All of the above
Last Answer : B. Barriers to enter the market
Description : Knowing the size, purchasing power, and profiles of a market segment are all part of which of the following characteristics? A. substantiality B. measurability C. action ability D. accessibility
Last Answer : B. measurability
Description : Are there any qualities, habits, traits, or characteristics that you can't stand seeing in other people but that you know you possess?
Last Answer : Rumenating about something that cannot be fixed.
Description : What qualities did knights possess?
Last Answer : chivalry
Description : Generally it has been witnessed that the compulsion of writing a research paper has generated anomaly because Options: A) Every teacher does not possess the proper aptitude for writing a research ... possess the scientific attitude to carry out the research D) All the above statements are correct
Last Answer : D) All the above statements are correct
Description : The firm should establish a system of quality control designed to provide it with reasonable assurance regarding: a. Compliance with professional standards b. Compliance with regulatory and legal requirements c. Appropriateness of reports issued by the firm or engagement partners d. All of the above
Last Answer : All of the above
Description : Inquiries directed towards those charged with governance may most likely a. Relate to their activities concerning the design, and effectiveness of the entity's internal control and ... the auditor in evaluating the appropriateness of the selection and application of certain accounting policies
Last Answer : Help the auditor understand the environment in which the financial statements are prepared.
Description : Which of the following statements is correct? a. The fair presentation of audited financial statements in accordance with applicable financial reporting framework is an implicit part of the auditor's ... those who provide audit and tax services, also provide consulting services to their clients.
Last Answer : Most CPAs, including those who provide audit and tax services, also provide consulting services to their clients.
Description : Which of the following statements is correct? a. Sufficiency refers to the quality of evidence, while appropriateness refers to the quantity of evidence. b. The reliability of evidence is ... are honest and have integrity relieves the auditor of the need to maintain professional scepticism.
Last Answer : The performance of consulting services for audit clients does not, in and of itself, impair the auditor’s independence
Description : Which of the following is least likely to be required on an audit? a. Review accounting estimates for biases. b. Test appropriateness of journal entries and adjustment. c. ... determination of whether fraud has occurred. d. Evaluate the business rationale for significant unusual transactions
Last Answer : Make a legal determination of whether fraud has occurred.
Description : Which of the following is least likely to be required on an audit? a. Review accounting estimates for biases b. Test appropriateness of journal entries and adjustment c. Make a legal determination of whether fraud has occurred d. Evaluate the business rationale for significant, unusual transactions
Last Answer : Make a legal determination of whether fraud has occurred
Description : Which of the following statements is true concerning evidence in an assurance engagement? a. The reliability of evidence is influenced not by its nature but by its source. b. Sufficiency is ... Appropriateness is the measure of the quality of evidence, that is, its reliability and persuasiveness.
Last Answer : Sufficiency is the measure of the quantity of evidence.
Description : It refers to the attribute or quality of audit evidence. a. Sufficiency b. Relevance c. Reliability d. Appropriateness
Last Answer : Appropriateness
Description : In assessing the appropriateness of removing a suprapubic catheter, the nurse recognizes that the patient's residual urine must be less than which of the following amounts on two separate occasions ... urine that is greater than 100 cc indicates that the suprapubic catheter cannot be discontinued.
Last Answer : a) 100 cc If the patient complains of discomfort or pain, however, the suprapubic catheter is usually left in place until the patient can void successfully.
Description : Reliability is most simply known as which of the following? a. Consistency or stability b. Appropriateness of interpretations on the basis of test scores c. Ways in which people are the same d. A rank order of participants on some characteristic
Last Answer : a. Consistency or stability
Description : What is the most satisfactory method for separating sugars? -General Knowledge
Last Answer : The answer is 'Chromatography'
Last Answer : answer:
Description : What is the most satisfactory method for separating sugars?
Last Answer : Chromatography
Description : The moment-distribution method in structural analysis falls in the category of (a) Displacement method (b) Force method (c) Flexibility method (d) First order approximate method
Last Answer : (a) Displacement method
Description : As compared to rental and leasing methods to acquire computer systems for a Management Information System (MIS), purchase method has following advantage : (A) It has high level of flexibility (B) It doesn’t require cash up-front (C) It is a business investment (D) Little risk of obsolescence
Last Answer : (C) It is a business investment
Description : 8. Who defined Operations Research as an aid for the executive in marketing his decisions by providing him with the quantitative information based on the scientific method of analysis? a. C. Kitte b. H.M. Wagner c. E.L. Arnoff d. None of the above
Last Answer : a. C. Kitte
Description : 6. Who defined Operations Research as scientific method of providing executive departments with a quantitative basis for decisions regarding the operations under their control? a. Morse and Kimball (1946) b. P.M.S Blackett (1948) c. E.L. Arnoff and M.J. Netzorg d. None of the above
Last Answer : a. Morse and Kimball (1946)
Description : An approach to location anal on analysis that include includes both qualitative and quantitative considerations is a. locational cost-volume b. factor rating c. transportation model d. assignment assignment method e. make or buy analysis
Last Answer : b. factor rating
Description : Frederick Taylor and Frank and Lillian Gilbreth were advocates of an approach to management involving the use of scientific method, known as: (a) The quantitative approach. ; (b) Management science. (c) Scientific management. ; (d) The contingency approach.
Last Answer : (c) Scientific management. ;
Description : What is this the name of this statistical method?
Last Answer : Process mean?
Description : Which of the following statements is a standard applicable to financial statement audits in accordance with Government Auditing Standards? a. An auditor should briefly describe in the auditor's ... whether the entity has reportable measures of economy and efficiency that are valid and reliable.
Last Answer : An auditor should report on the scope of the auditor's testing of internal control.