Description : Which of the following statement is correct? (A) In research, objectives can be worded in question form (B) In research, objectives can be worded in statement form (C) Objectives are to be stated in Chapter I of the Thesis (D) All the above
Last Answer : Answer: C
Description : Which of the following is not the critical feature of qualitative research ? (A) Actual settings are the direct source of data. (B) Data take the forms of words or pictures. (C) Seeking to ... social facts. (D) Researcher becomes immersed in the situation, present or past related to the phenomena.
Last Answer : Write S if the statement pertains to the strength of a quantitative research, W if it's a weakness. 1. It can be costly, difficult and time-consuming. 2. It is objective and provides ... It filters out external factors. 5. The numerical data can be analyzed in a quick and easy way.
Description : In a thesis, figures and tables are included in (A) the appendix (B) a separate chapter (C) the concluding chapter (D) the text itself
Last Answer : Answer: D
Description : In a Ph.D. thesis which one is the correct sequence for showing scheme of Chapterisation ? (A) Survey of related studies, Introduction, Design of the study, DataAnalysis and ... of study, Data analysis and interpretation, Conclusions and generalizations, Suggestions for further research, Appendix
Last Answer : (C) Introduction, Survey of related studies, Design of study, Datapresentation; analysis & Interpretation, Formulation of generalization & Conclusions, Suggestions for further research, References & Appendix
Description : Arrange the following steps of research in correct sequence: 1. Identification of research problem 2. Listing of research objectives 3. Collection of data 4. Methodology 5. Data analysis 6. Results and discussion (A) 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - ... C) 2 - 1 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 (D) 2 - 1 - 4 - 3 - 5 - 6
Last Answer : Answer: B
Description : The main cognitive objective of seminar is Options: A) To develop critical and analytical capacities in a researcher B) To develop observational and experiential presenting capabilities in a researcher C ... and evaluation related abilities in a researcher D) All of the above are correct statements
Last Answer : D) All of the above are correct statements
Description : If a researcher conducts a research on finding out which administrative style contributes more to institutional effectiveness? This will be an example of (A) Basic Research (B) Action Research (C) Applied Research (D) None of the above
Last Answer : (B) Action Research
Description : Bibliography given in a research report: (A) shows vast knowledge of the researcher (B) helps those interested in further research (C) has no relevance to research (D) all the above
Last Answer : (A) shows vast knowledge of the researcher
Description : A detailed description of methodology of research is required in (A) Thesis/Dissertation (B) Symposium/Workshop (C) Seminar paper/Articles (D) Conference and Seminar Papers
Last Answer : (A) Thesis/Dissertation
Description : The format of thesis writing is the same as in (A) preparation of a research paper/article (B) writing of seminar presentation (C) a research dissertation (D) presenting a workshop/conference paper
Last Answer : C
Description : Ethical norms in research do not involve guidelines for: (A) Thesis format (B) Copyright (C) Patenting policy (D) Data sharing policies
Last Answer : (A) Thesis format
Description : When a researcher do not possess the quality of collection of the facts from social environment, such research will Options: A) not be a pure research B) be a malicious research C) be a irrelevant research D) pure research
Last Answer : A) not be a pure research
Description : One of the following is not a quality of researcher: (A) Unison with that of which he is in search (B) He must be of alert mind (C) Keenness in enquiry (D) His assertion to outstrip the evidence
Last Answer : (D) His assertion to outstrip the evidence
Description : When a researcher is engaged in research in a subjective manner, the result will be Options: A) inadequate formulation of objectives B) inadequate selection of apparatus C) inadequate collection of data D) All of the above
Last Answer : D) All of the above
Description : Which of the following statements regarding the meaning of research are correct? (a) Research refers to a series of systematic activity or activities undertaken to find out the solution of a problem. (b) It is a systematic, logical and an ... and (c) (C) (b), (c) and (d) (D) (a), (c) and (d)
Last Answer : D
Description : To be critical, thinking must be (A) practical (B) socially relevant (C) individually satisfying (D) analytical
Last Answer : (D) analytical
Description : A good thesis writing should involve: (a) reduction of punctuation and grammatical errors to a minimum. (b) careful checking of references. (c) consistency in the way the thesis is written. (d) a clear and well written abstract. Select ... c) and (d) (C) (a), (b) and (c) (D) (a), (b) and (d)
Description : Which of the following statement is correct? (A) objectives should be pin-pointed (B) objectives can be written in statement or question form (C) another word for problem is variable (D) all the above
Last Answer : (A) objectives should be pin-pointed
Description : In the process of conducting research ‘Formulation of Hypothesis” is followed by (A) Statement of Objectives (B) Analysis of Data (C) Selection of Research Tools (D) Collection of Data
Last Answer : (B) Analysis of Data
Description : The depth of any research can be judged by: (A) title of the research. (B) objectives of the research. (C) total expenditure on the research. (D) duration of the research.
Last Answer : A.
Description : The affective objective of seminar is Options: A) To incorporate the qualities of patience and tolerance in the researcher B) To appreciate the research inferences C) To incorporate emotional stability and motivation in the researcher D) All of the above statements are correct
Last Answer : D) All of the above statements are correct
Description : For a teacher, which of the following methods would be correct for writing on the blackboard? (A) Writing fast and as clearly as possible. (B) Writing the matter first and then asking students to ... writing the answer as stated by them. (D) Writing the important points as clearly as possible.
Last Answer : (D) Writing the important points as clearly as possible.
Description : Fundamental research reflects the ability to (A) Synthesize new ideals (B) Expound new principles (C) Evaluate the existing material concerning research (D) Study the existing literature regarding various topics
Last Answer : (B) Expound new principles
Description : Research can be conducted by a person who : (A) has studied research methodology (B) holds a postgraduate degree (C) possesses thinking and reasoning ability (D) is a hard worker
Last Answer : (A) has studied research methodology
Description : A researcher is interested in studying the prospects of a particular political party in an urban area. What tool should he prefer for the study? (A) Rating scale (B) Interview (C) Questionnaire (D) Schedule
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 : To test null hypothesis, a researcher uses: (A) t test (B) ANOVA (C) x 2 (D) factorial analysis
Last Answer : Answer: B Analysis of variance (ANOVA) is a collection of statistical models used to analyze the differences among group means and their associated procedures (such as "variation" among ... "variation" among and between groups), developed by statistician and evolutionary biologist Ronald Fisher.
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 : Which of the following set of statements best describes the nature and objectives of teaching ? Indicate your answer by selecting from the code. (a) Teaching and learning are integrally related. (b) There is no difference between teaching and ... and (e) (3) (a), (c) and (f) (4) (d), (e) and (f)
Last Answer : 3
Description : A thesis statement is (A) an observation (B) a fact (C) an assertion (D) a discussion
Last Answer : (C) an assertion
Description : A researcher should possess Options: A) Scientific attitude B) Scientific thinking C) Scientific feelings D) Scientific behaviour
Last Answer : A) Scientific attitude
Description : Read the following statements - one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R) : Assertion (A) : Qualitative research in India has a long way to go to reach international standards. Reason (R) : Because the funding ... (C) (A) is true, but (R) is false. (D) Both (A) and (R) are false.
Last Answer : (C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
Description : good qualitative problem statement: a. Defines the independent and dependent variables b. Conveys a sense of emerging design c. Specifies a research hypothesis to be tested d. Specifies the relationship between variables that the researcher expects to find
Last Answer : b. Conveys a sense of emerging design
Description : Suppose a researcher has some prejudices in relation to some problem, then the research carried out by him, is called as Options: A) Value oriented research B) Polluted research C) Inadequate research D) Prejudiced research
Last Answer : B) Polluted research
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 : A ____ needs to possess excellent analytical and organizational skills to manage a project team
Last Answer : Ans. Project Manager
Description : “Education is the manifestation of perfection already in man” was stated by (A) M. K. Gandhi (B) R. N. Tagore (C) Swami Vivekanand (D) Sri Aurobindo
Last Answer : (C) Swami Vivekanand
Description : Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the code given below: i. Rajasthan receives the highest solar radiation in the country. ii. India has the fifth largest installed wind power in the world. iii. The ... (A) i and ii (B) i, ii and iii (C) ii and iii (D) i and iv
Description : Which of the following are the objectives of Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA)? (a) To improve the overall quality of state institutions. (b) To ensure adequate availability of quality faculty. (c) To create new institutions through ... (c) (C) (a), (c) and (d) (D) (a), (b) and (d)
Description : The main objectives of student evaluation of teachers are: (a) To gather information about student weaknesses. (b) To make teachers take teaching seriously. (c) To help teachers adopt innovative methods of teaching. (d) To identify the ... (c) and (d) only (C) (a), (b) and (c) only (D) (a) only
Description : Which of the following set of statements represents acceptable propositions in respect of teaching-learning relationships? Choose the correct code to indicate your Answer. (i) When students fail in a test, it is the teacher who fails. ( ... (iv), (v) and (vi) (D) (i), (ii), (v) and (vi)
Description : According to Robert Katz, when managers have the mental ability to analyze and diagnose complex situations, they possess _____________ skills. (a) Technical ; (b) Leadership ; (c) Problem-solving ; (d) Conceptual
Last Answer : ; (d) Conceptual
Description : A satisfactory statistical quantitative method should not possess one of the following qualities (A) Appropriateness (B) Measurability (C) Comparability (D) Flexibility
Last Answer : (D) Flexibility
Description : Which of the following is the first step in starting the research process? (A) Searching sources of information to locate problem. (B) Survey of related literature (C) Identification of problem (D) Searching for solutions to the problem
Last Answer : (C) Identification of problem
Description : The first step of research is : (A) Selecting a problem (B) Searching a problem (C) Finding a problem (D) Identifying a problem
Last Answer : Answer: B Steps in conducting research Research is often conducted using the hourglass model structure of research. The hourglass model starts with a broad spectrum for research, ... the data Reporting and evaluating research Communicating the research findings and, possibly, recommendations
Description : Research hypotheses are ______. a. Formulated prior to a review of the literature b. Statements of predicted relationships between variables c. Stated such that they can be confirmed or refuted d. b and c
Last Answer : d. b and c
Description : From the following list of statements identify the set which has negative implications for research ethics' : (i) A researcher critically looks at the findings of another research. (ii) Related studies are cited without proper references. ... (C) (ii), (iv) and (vi) (D) (i), (iii) and (v)
Description : Which of the following statements is not true in the context of participatory research ? (A) It recognizes knowledge as power. (B) It emphasises on people as experts. (C) It is a collective process of enquiry. (D) Its sole purpose is production of knowledge.
Last Answer : (D) Its sole purpose is production of knowledge.
Description : Which sequence of research steps is logical in the list given below? (A) Problem formulation, Analysis, Development of Research design, Hypothesis making, Collection of data, Arriving ... sample and data collection tools Formulation of hypothesis, Collection and interpretation of research evidence
Last Answer : (C) Problem formulation, Hypothesis making, Development of a Research design, Collection of a Data; Data analysis and formulation of generalizations and conclusions.
Description : The of ‘Research ethics’ may be considered pertinent at which stage of research? (A) At the stage of problem formulation and its definition (B) At the stage of defining the population of research (C) At the stage of data collection and interpretation (D) At the stage of reporting the findings.
Last Answer : (D) At the stage of reporting the findings.