Description : Which one of the following is a non probability sampling? (A) Simple Random (B) Purposive (C) Systematic (D) Stratified
Last Answer : (B) Purposive
Description : Which one is called non-probability sampling? (A) Cluster sampling (B) Quota sampling (C) Systematic sampling (D) Stratified random sampling
Last Answer : Explanation: No n-probability sampling is a sampling technique where the samples are gathered in a process that does not give all the individuals in the population equal chances of being selected. ... po pulation with respect to known characteristics, traits or focused ph enomenon. Answer: B
Description : Which of the following sampling methods is not based on probability? (A) Simple Random Sampling (B) Stratified Sampling (C) Quota Sampling (D) Cluster Sampling
Last Answer : (C) Quota Sampling
Description : Which of the following sampling method is appropriate to study the prevalence of AIDS amongst male and female in India in 1976, 1986, 1996 and 2006 ? (A) Cluster sampling (B) Systematic sampling (C) Quota sampling (D) Stratified random sampling
Last Answer : (B) Systematic sampling
Description : Determining the sample interval (represented by k), randomly selecting a number between 1 and k, and including each kth element in your sample are the steps for which form of sampling? a. Simple Random Sampling b. Stratified Random Sampling c. Systematic Sampling d. Cluster sampling
Last Answer : c. Systematic Sampling
Description : Which of the following would generally require the largest sample size? a. Cluster sampling b. Simple random sampling c. Systematic sampling d. Proportional stratified sampling
Last Answer : a. Cluster sampling
Description : Which one of the following is a nonprobability sampling method ? (A) Simple Random Sampling (B) Stratified Sampling (C) Cluster Sampling (D) Quota Sampling
Last Answer : (D) Quota Sampling
Description : When a population is divided into distinct groups based on some particular characteristic and a probability sample is taken from each group, this exemplifies: A)area sampling B)quota sampling C)stratified sampling D)cluster sampling E)simple random sampling
Last Answer : D)cluster sampling
Description : Which of the following sampling methods is based on probability? (A) Convenience sampling (B) Quota sampling (C) Judgement sampling (D) Stratified sampling
Last Answer : (D) Stratified sampling
Description : Which of the following is not a form of probability sampling? a. Simple random sampling b. Systematic sampling c. Purposive sampling d. Cluster sampling
Last Answer : c. Purposive sampling
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 : Select the order of sampling schemes from best to worst. a. simple random, stratified, convenience b. simple random, convenience, stratified c. stratified, simple random, convenience d. stratified, convenience, simple random
Last Answer : a. simple random, stratified, convenience
Description : When a research problem is related to heterogeneous population, the most suitable sampling method is: (A) Cluster Sampling (B) Stratified Sampling (C) Convenient Sampling (D) Lottery Method
Last Answer : (B) Stratified Sampling
Description : The type of sampling in which each member of the population selected for the sample is returned to the population before the next member is selected is called _________. a. Sampling without replacement b. Sampling with replacement c. Simple random sampling d. Systematic sampling
Last Answer : b. Sampling with replacement
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 : People who are available, volunteer, or can be easily recruited are used in the sampling method called ______. a. Simple random sampling b. Cluster sampling c. Systematic sampling d. Convenience sampling
Last Answer : d. Convenience sampling
Description : Which one of the following principles is not applicable to sampling? (A) Sample units must be clearly defined (B) Sample units must be dependent on each other (C) Same units of sample should be used throughout the study (D) Sample units must be chosen in a systematic and objective manner
Last Answer : (B) Sample units must be dependent on each other
Description : Which technique is generally followed when the population is finite? (A) Area Sampling Technique (B) Purposive Sampling Technique (C) Systematic Sampling Technique (D) None of the above
Last Answer : (C) Systematic Sampling Technique
Description : Which of the following is not true about stratified random sampling? a. It involves a random selection process from identified subgroups b. Proportions of groups in the sample must ... subgroup comparisons are to be done d. Proportional stratified random sampling yields a representative sample
Last Answer : D. Make the sample as large as possible
Description : Which sampling design gives every member of the population an equal chance of appearing in the sample? A)area sampling B)random sampling C)quota sampling D)stratified sampling E)total population sampling
Last Answer : B)random sampling
Description : In what type of sampling design is the final choice of respondents left up to the interviewer? A)stratified sampling B)random sampling C)cluster sampling D)area sampling E)quota sampling
Last Answer : E)quota sampling
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 : what is stratified sampling?
Last Answer : Ans: the population is divided into subpopulations (strata) and random samples are taken of each stratum.
Description : Which of the following is not a form of nonrandom sampling? a. Snowball sampling b. Stratified sampling c. Quota sampling d. Purposive sampling
Last Answer : b. Stratified sampling
Description : Which of the following types of sampling involves the researcher determining the appropriate sample sizes for the groups identified as important, and then taking convenience samples from those groups? a. ... sampling b. Quota sampling c. One-stage cluster sampling d. Two-stage cluster sampling
Last Answer : b. Quota sampling
Description : Which of the following would usually require the smallest sample size because of its efficiency? a. One stage cluster sampling b. Simple random sampling c. Two stage cluster sampling d. Quota sampling
Last Answer : b. Simple random sampling
Description : Which of the following will give a more accurate representation of the population from which a sample has been taken? a. A large sample based on the convenience sampling technique b. A small ... simple random sampling c. A large sample based on simple random sampling d. A small cluster sample
Last Answer : c. A large sample based on simple random sampling
Description : Which of the following techniques yields a simple random sample? a. Choosing volunteers from an introductory psychology class to participate b. Listing the individuals by ethnic group and choosing a ... from the table. d. Randomly selecting schools, and then sampling everyone within the school.
Last Answer : c. Numbering all the elements of a sampling frame and then using a random number table to pick cases from the table
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)
Last Answer : Answer: B
Description : When a definition implies a proposal to use the definiendum to mean what is meant by the definiens it is called (A) Lexical definition (B) Stipulative definition (C) Precising definition (D) Persuasive definition
Last Answer : (B) Stipulative definition
Description : In case of earthquakes, an increase of magnitude 1 on Richter Scale implies (A) a ten-fold increase in the amplitude of seismic waves. (B) a ten-fold increase in the energy of the seismic waves. ... in the amplitude of seismic waves. (D) two-fold increase in the energy of seismic waves.
Last Answer : (A) a ten-fold increase in the amplitude of seismic waves.
Description : Consider the following statements: Identify the statement which implies natural justice. (A) The principle of natural justice is followed by the Courts. (B) Justice delayed is justice denied. (C ... right of a citizen (D) A reasonable opportunity of being heard must be given.
Last Answer : (D) A reasonable opportunity of being heard must be given.
Description : Autonomy in higher education implies freedom in: (A) Administration (B) Policy-making (C) Finance (D) Curriculum development
Last Answer : Answer: B Autonomy of an institution is the ability to take all decisions regarding functioning of the institution. For a publicly funded Institution, full autonomy on finances is clearly not ... for autonomy almost always implies at least the ability to take all decisions related to academics.
Description : In analysis of man-environment relationship Pragmatic Possibilism implies that : (A) There is no limit for man to exploit resources of earth (B) There are limited possibilities to explore earth's ... to keep in mind only his basic needs while planning to harness the potential of resourceful earth
Last Answer : (C) The man has to watch and assess the situation and then go ahead with resource utilization
Description : Assertion (A): Formal communication tends to be fast and flexible. Reason (R): Formal communication is a systematic and orderly flow of information. (A) (A) is false but, (R) is correct (B) Both (A) and ( ... correct, but (R) is not correct explanation of (A) (D) (A) is correct but, (R) is false
Last Answer : Answer: A
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 : Which of the following phrases is not relevant to describe the meaning of research as a process? (A) Systematic Activity (B) Objective Observation (C) Trial and Error (D) Problem Solving
Last Answer : (B) Objective Observation
Description : Which of the following is NOT the characteristic of a research? (A) Research is systematic (B) Research is not a process (C) Research is problem oriented (D) Research is not passive
Last Answer : B
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 : “Sampling Cases” means (A) Sampling using a sampling frame (B) Identifying people who are suitable for research (C) Literally the researcher’s brief case (D) Sampling of people, newspapers, television programmes etc.
Last Answer : (D) Sampling of people, newspapers, television programmes etc.
Description : In sampling, the lottery method is used for (A) Interpretation (B) Theorisation (C) Conceptualisation (D) Randomisation
Last Answer : (D) Randomisation
Description : The population information is called parameter while the corresponding sample information is known as (A) Universe (B) Inference (C) Sampling design (D) Statistics
Last Answer : Answer: D
Description : Sampling error decreases with the (A) decrease in sample size (B) increase in sample size (C) process of randomization (D) process of analysis
Last Answer : (B) increase in sample size
Description : Suppose you want to investigate the working efficiency of nationalised bank in India, which one of the following would you follow? (A) Area Sampling (B) Multi-stage Sampling (C) Sequential Sampling (D) Quota Sampling
Last Answer : (B) Multi-stage Sampling
Description : Greg Beck of Quality Market Research tells placement student John to go out and select for personal interview ten men and ten women. Greg is using __________sampling for this phase of the research: A)random B)stratified C)quota D)area
Last Answer : C)quota
Description : What is the best method to go for the game playing problem? (1) Optimal Search (2) Random Search (3) Heuristic Search (4) Stratified Search
Last Answer : (3) Heuristic Search
Description : Risk in capital budgeting implies that the decision maker knows _ of the cash flows. A. Variability B. Certainty C. Probability D. None of these
Last Answer : C. Probability
Description : The phlegm that accumulates in the bronchi and cleared during coughing is (a) stratified squamous epithelium (b) stratified columnar epithelium (c) simple columnar ciliated epithelium (d) pseudostratified columnar ciliated epithelium
Last Answer : Ans:(a)
Description : Which type of epithelium makes up the mucosa of the stomach? A. stratified squamous keratinized epithelium B. simple columnar epithelium C. stratified columnar epithelium D. simple squamous epithelium
Last Answer : C. stratified columnar epithelium