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
Description : On the basis of contributions made, all the researches can be classified as Options: A) Fundamental-Applied-Action Research B) Experimental-Historical-Philosophical C) Longitudinal and Cross-sectional D) None of the above
Last Answer : A) Fundamental-Applied-Action Research
Description : Controlled group condition is applied in (A) Survey Research (B) Historical Research (C) Experimental Research (D) Descriptive Research
Last Answer : (C) Experimental Research
Description : The principles of fundamental research are used in (A) action research (B) applied research (C) philosophical research (D) historical research
Last Answer : (B) applied research
Description : Which of the following is not the Method of Research ? (A) Observation (B) Historical (C) Survey (D) Philosophical
Last Answer : Answer: A There are two types of research which can be done to develop a thesis or dissertation: Practical Research: The practical approach consists of the empirical study of ... published works like researching through archives of public libraries, court rooms and published academic journals
Description : Which one of the following research methods, have the similarity in nature when compared in relation to sample, control and validity of inferences? Options: A) Experimental and Ex Post Faco method B) Historical and Philosophical method C) Survey and Experimental method D) None of the above
Last Answer : B) Historical and Philosophical method
Description : A research intends to explore the effect of possible factors for the organization of effective mid-day meal interventions. Which research method will be most appropriate for this study? (A) Historical method (B) Descriptive survey method (C) Experimental method (D) Ex-post-facto method
Last Answer : (D) Ex-post-facto method
Description : Field-work based research is classified as: (A) Empirical (B) Historical (C) Experimental (D) Biographical
Last Answer : (C) Experimental
Description : On the basis of time, research can be classified as, (i) Qualitative versus Quantitative (ii) Pure versus applied research (iii) Cross-sectional versus longitudinal research (iv) None of the above
Last Answer : (iii) Cross-sectional versus longitudinal research
Description : A doctor studies the relative effectiveness of two drugs of dengue fever. His research would be classified as (A) Descriptive Survey (B) Experimental Research (C) Case Study (D) Ethnography
Last Answer : (B) Experimental Research
Description : Which of the following is classified in the category of the developmental research? (A) Philosophical research (B) Action research (C) Descriptive research (D) All the above
Last Answer : (D) All the above
Description : Which of the following method is free from the difficulties related with sampling, control and validity of inferences? Options: A) Historical method B) Philosophical method C) Experimental method D) Survey method
Last Answer : A) Historical method
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 : The research which is exploring new facts through the study of the past is called (A) Philosophical research (B) Historical research (C) Mythological research (D) Content analysis
Last Answer : (B) Historical research
Description : Formulation of hypothesis may NOT be required in: (A) Survey method (B) Historical studies (C) Experimental studies (D) Normative studies
Last Answer : (B) Historical studies
Description : The research that applies the laws at the time of field study to draw more and more clear ideas about the problem is: (A) Applied research (B) Action research (C) Experimental research (D) None of these
Last Answer : (C) Experimental research
Description : The research instruments that a marketing researcher can make use of area. A. Questionnaires, Qualitative measure and mechanical devices B. Questionnaires, experimental research and behavioral data ... research and survey research E. Experimental research, behavioral data and mechanical devices.
Last Answer : A. Questionnaires, Qualitative measure and mechanical devices
Description : Newton gave three basic laws of motion. This research is categorized as (A) Descriptive Research (B) Sample Survey (C) Fundamental Research (D) Applied Research
Last Answer : (C) Fundamental Research
Description : The conclusions/findings of which type of research cannot be generalized to other situations? (A) Causal Comparative Research (B) Historical Research (C) Descriptive Research (D) Experimental Research
Last Answer : (B) Historical Research
Description : The experimental study is based on: (A) The manipulation of variables (B) Conceptual parameters (C) Replication of research (D) Survey of literature
Last Answer : (A) The manipulation of variables
Description : The classification of the scheme of Black Board Operation can be carried out under Options: A) Philosophical research B) Experimental researches C) Action researches D) None of the above
Last Answer : C) Action researches
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 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 : 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 : The study in which the investigators attempt to trace an effect is known as: (A) Survey Research (B) ‘Ex-post Facto’ Research (C) Historical Research (D) Summative Research
Last Answer : (B) ‘Ex-post Facto’ Research
Description : According to Mouly, the type of research methods is Options: A) Historical method B) Survey method C) Experimental method D) All the above methods
Last Answer : D) All the above methods
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 : The survey research are classified under the Options: A) Fundamental researches B) Experimental researches C) Both of the above D) None of the above
Last Answer : C) Both of the above
Description : Which of the following is classified in the category of the developmental research? Options: A) Philosophical research B) Action-research C) Descriptive research D) All the above
Last Answer : B) Action-research
Description : The principles formulated by the Fundamental research are used in Options: A) Applied researches B) Philosophical research C) Action researches D) None of the above
Last Answer : A) Applied researches
Description : Sampling in qualitative research is similar to which type of sampling in quantitative research? a. Simple random sampling b. Systematic sampling c. Quota sampling d. Purposive sampling
Last Answer : d. Purposive sampling
Description : Which research paradigm is least concerned about generalizing its findings? a. Quantitative Research b. Qualitative Research c. Mixed Research d. None Of The Above
Last Answer : b. Qualitative Research
Description : Which of the following research utilizes statistics to make generalization? a. Outcome research b. Qualitative research c. Quantitative research d. a and b only
Last Answer : c. Quantitative research
Description : In terms of reasoning, which of the following research is dialectic & inductive? a. Outcome research b. Qualitative research c. Quantitative research d. None of the above
Last Answer : b. Qualitative research
Description : Generally the data of the research is Options: A) Quantitative only B) Qualitative only C) Both of the above analogous and true in terminology's perspective D) None of the above
Last Answer : C) Both of the above analogous and true in terminology's perspective
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 qualitative research paradigm, which of the following features may be considered critical? (A) Data collection with standardised research tools. (B) Sampling design with probability sample techniques ... evidences. (D) Data gathering to take with top-down systematic evidences.
Last Answer : (C) Data collection with bottom-up empirical evidences.
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 : The term ‘phenomenology’ is associated with the process of (A) Qualitative Research (B) Analysis of Variance (C) Correlational Study (D) Probability Sampling
Last Answer : (A) Qualitative Research
Description : Deconstruction is a popular method of research in (A) Basic Science (B) Applied Science (C) Social Science (D) Literature
Last Answer : (D) Literature
Description : The background of the research paper may be Options: A) Philosophical B) Historical C) Contemporary D) None of the above
Last Answer : D) None of the above
Description : Which of the following is Not type of Quantitative research nursing? a. Ethnography research b. Descriptive research c. Quasi experimental d. Experimental research
Last Answer : a. Ethnography research
Description : The principal of a school conducts an interview session of teachers and students with a view to explore the possibility of their enhanced participation in school programmers. This endeavor may be related ... ? (A) Evaluation Research (B) Fundamental Research (C) Action Research (D) Applied Research
Last Answer : (C) Action Research
Description : Jean Piaget gave a theory of cognitive development of humans on the basis of his: (A) Evaluation Research (B) Fundamental Research (C) Applied Research (D) Action Research
Last Answer : (B) Fundamental Research
Description : Action research means: (A) A longitudinal research (B) An applied research (C) A research initiated to solve an immediate problem (D) A research with socioeconomic objective
Last Answer : (C) A research initiated to solve an immediate problem Explanation: Example – Late reporting of some students in the class.
Description : Action research is (A) An applied research (B) A research carried out to solve immediate problems (C) A longitudinal research (D) Simulative research
Last Answer : (B) A research carried out to solve immediate problems
Description : Action-research is: (A) An applied research (B) A research carried out to solve immediate problems (C) A longitudinal research (D) All the above
Description : The process not needed in experimental research is: (A) Observation (B) Manipulation and replication (C) Controlling (D) Reference collection
Last Answer : D
Description : The main characteristic of scientific research is: (A) empirical (B) theoretical (C) experimental (D) all of the above
Last Answer : (D) all of the above
Description : Which of the following is Not a type of Qualitative research in nursing? a. Phenomenological research b. Grounded theory c. Cross sectional research d. Historical research
Last Answer : c. Cross sectional research
Description : Books and records are the primary sources of data in: (A) historical research (B) participatory research (C) clinical research (D) laboratory research
Last Answer : (A) historical research