Description : Bibliography given in a research report (i) Helps those interested in further research and studying the problem (ii) Makes the report authentic (iii) Both (i) & (ii) (iv) None of the above
Last Answer : (iii) Both (i) & (ii)
Description : The core elements of dissertation are (A) Introduction; Data Collection; Data Analysis; Conclusions and Recommendations (B) Executive Summary; Literature review; Data gathered; Conclusions; ... ; References (D) Introduction; Literature Review; Research Methodology; Results; Discussion and Conclusion
Last Answer : A
Description : A research problem is feasible only when: (A) it has utility and relevance (B) it is researchable (C) it is new and adds something to knowledge (D) all the above
Last Answer : (D) all the above
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
Last Answer : Answer: C
Description : Research problem is selected from the stand point of: (A) Researcher’s interest (B) Financial support (C) Social relevance (D) Availability of relevant literature
Last Answer : (A) Researcher’s interest
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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : A working hypothesis is (A) a proven hypothesis for an argument. (B) not required to be tested (C) a provisionally accepted hypothesis for further research (D) a scientific theory
Last Answer : (C) a provisionally accepted hypothesis for further research
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
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 : 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 : A research paper is a brief report of research work based on (A) Primary Data only (B) Secondary Data only (C) Both Primary and Secondary Data (D) None of the above
Last Answer : (C) Both Primary and Secondary Data
Description : The type of research where the researcher look for loopholes in patents or methods to develop products similar to those already in the market is called a). Me-too b). mimic c). Emperical d). None of these
Last Answer : a). Me-too
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
Last Answer : Answer: B
Description : Which of the following statements is not a distinction between independent auditing and internal auditing? a. Independent auditors represent third party users external to the auditee entity, ... validity and relevance of evidence, internal auditors are concerned almost exclusively with validity.
Last Answer : Although independent auditors strive for both validity and relevance of evidence, internal auditors are concerned almost exclusively with validity.
Description : A man started walking from his house towards south. After walking 6 km, he turned to his left and walked 5 km after. Then he walked further 3 km after turning left. He then turned to his left and continued his walk for 9 km. How far is he away from his house? (A) 3 km (B) 4 km (C) 5 km (D) 6 km
Description : A hard disk is divided into tracks which is further subdivided into (A) Clusters (B) Sectors (C) Vectors (D) Heads
Last Answer : (B) Sectors
Description : Identify the incorrect statement: (A) A hypothesis is made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigations. (B) A hypothesis is a basis for reasoning without ... is a proposed explanation for a phenomenon. (D) Scientific hypothesis is a scientific theory.
Last Answer : (D) Scientific hypothesis is a scientific theory.
Description : What are the characteristics of Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation ? (a) It increases the workload on students by taking multiple tests. (b) It replaces marks with grades. (c) It evaluates every aspect of the student. (d) It helps in ... ) and (d) (C) (a), (b) and (c) (D) (b), (c) and (d)
Last Answer : Answer: D
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 : What are the relevance of literature review in a scientific research?
Last Answer : Feel Free to Answer
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 University Grants Commission was established with which of the following aims? (a) Promotion of research and development in higher education (b) Identifying and sustaining institutions of potential learning (c) Capacity building of teachers ... ) (C) (a), (b) and (c) (D) (b), (c) and (d)
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 : A teacher can be successful if he/she (A) helps students in becoming better citizens (B) imparts subject knowledge to students (C) prepares students to pass the examination (D) presents the subject matter in a well organized manner
Last Answer : (D) presents the subject matter in a well organized manner
Description : Given below are two premises and four conclusions drawn from those premises. Select the code that expresses conclusion drawn validly from the premises (separately or jointly). Premises: (a) All dogs are mammals. (b) No cats are ... ) (i) and (ii) (C) (iii) and (iv) (D) (ii) and (iii)
Description : A researcher studies a Kashmiri group for a six month period to learn all about them so he can write a book about that particular tribe. What type of research will he likely be conducting? a. Ethnography b. Phenomenology c. Grounded theory d. Collective case study
Last Answer : a. Ethnography
Description : When a researcher starts with the dependent variable and moves backwards, it is called. a. Predictive research b. Retrospective research c. Exploratory research d. Descriptive research
Last Answer : b. Retrospective research
Description : In which of the following nonrandom sampling techniques does the researcher ask the research participants to identify other potential research participants? a. Snowball b. Convenience c. Purposive d. Quota
Last Answer : a. Snowball
Description : Ideally, the research participant's identity is not known to the researcher. This is called: a. Anonymity b. Confidentiality c. Deception d. Desensitizing
Last Answer : a. Anonymity
Description : Which of the following is necessary in obtaining informed consent? a. A description of the statistical analyses that will be carried out b. A description of the purpose of the research c. A description ... test instruments d. A list of publications that the researcher has had in the last ten years
Last Answer : b. A description of the purpose of the research
Description : The feasibility of a research study should be considered in light of: a. Cost and time required to conduct the study b. Skills required of the researcher c. Potential ethical concerns d. All of the above
Last Answer : d. All of the above
Description : A review of the literature prior to formulating research questions allows the researcher to do which of the following? a. To become familiar with prior research on the phenomenon of interest b. To ... develop a list of pertinent problems relative to the phenomenon of interest d. All of the above
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 : ______ research occurs when the researcher manipulates the independent variable. a. causal-comparative research b. experimental research c. ethnography d. correlational research
Last Answer : b. 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 : If a market researcher for Pot Noodles studies consumer motives by having subjects complete bubble cartoons, the researcher is probably employing which motivation research method? A)Depth interview B)Group interview C)Projective technique D)Patronage motivation technique E)Attitude scale
Last Answer : C)Projective technique
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 : 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 : If a researcher has the quality of exploration and has the fine skills in his field of research, the research will be Options: A) Value oriented B) Comprehension oriented C) Anxiety oriented D) Thinking oriented
Last Answer : A) Value oriented
Description : Some research scholars thinks that when a little extension will be made in dissertation, it will be equivalent to the degree of Ph.D. This idea denotes Options: A) The illusions on the ... part of researcher C) The miserable behaviour of the researcher D) The pitiable behaviour of the researcher
Last Answer : A) The illusions on the part of researcher
Description : The value of a research has been lost when Options: A) A researcher behaviour become prejudiced B) A researcher becomes prey of hallucinations C) A researcher feels agreement with imaginary assumptions D) All of the above
Last Answer : D) All of the above
Description : The research work is not influenced by Options: A) The researcher himself B) His pre-established assumptions C) The curse of some other researchers D) The wrong calculations
Last Answer : C) The curse of some other researchers
Description : The transfer of the values and qualities of the researcher takes place Options: A) In the research works carried out by him B) In all the works performed by him C) In the vocational works carried out by him D) None of the above
Last Answer : B) In all the works performed by him
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
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 : In ExPost Faco research the position of the variable is Options: A) Generally the Independent variable happened before the research B) The researcher begins with single dependent and independent variables C) And after it he studies the possible relation in a regressed form D) All the above
Last Answer : D) All the above