Description : Which one of the following is the oldest Archival source of data in India? (A) National Sample Surveys (B) Agricultural Statistics (C) Census (D) Vital Statistics
Last Answer : Answer: C
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 : Which one of the following is not a source of data? (A) Administrative records (B) Population census (C) GIS (D) Sample survey
Last Answer : (C) GIS
Description : Which of the following is a secondary source of sport/event information: A. Accounting records B. Demographic reports C. Computerized surveys D. Personal interviews
Last Answer : B. Demographic reports
Description : On the basis of the nature, of variable the types of survey method are Options: A) Stratified survey and survey researches B) Sample and population related researches C) Surveys through Questionnaire and interviews D) All the above
Last Answer : A) Stratified survey and survey researches
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 : CSS stands for (A) Cascading Style Sheets (B) Collecting Style Sheets (C) Comparative Style Sheets (D) Comprehensive Style Sheets
Last Answer : (A) Cascading Style Sheets
Description : The most comprehensive approach to address the problems of man-environment interaction is one of the following : (A) Natural Resource Conservation Approach (B) Urban-industrial Growth Oriented Approach (C) Rural-agricultural Growth Oriented Approach (D) Watershed Development Approach
Last Answer : (D) Watershed Development Approach
Description : The population information is called parameter while the corresponding sample information is known as (A) Universe (B) Inference (C) Sampling design (D) Statistics
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 : Effectiveness of communication can be traced from which of the following? (a) Attitude surveys (b) Performance records (c) Students attendance (d) Selection of communication channel Select the correct answer from the codes given below: ... (C) (a), (b) and (c) (D) (b), (c) and (d)
Description : Which of the following is the correct description of the term sex-ratio as used in the context of the census of population? (1) Number of males per 1000 females. (2) Number of females per 1000 males. (3) Number of females per 100 males. (4) Number of females in a sample of 1000 persons.
Last Answer : (2) Number of females per 1000 males. Explanation: As per the 2011 Census, Kerala has the highest literacy rate of 93.11% in India. Among states, it is followed by Mizoram (91.58%) and Tripura (87.75%) at second and third positions respectively.
Description : The process of drawing a sample from a population is known as _________. a. Sampling b. Census c. Survey research d. None of the above
Last Answer : a. Sampling
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 : 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 : 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 : If you get an opportunity to serve a central school, but in turn you miss the opportunity to enjoy your home town. How would you accommodate in these conditions? Options: A) You will ... and obligations D) You will have great pride in thinking yourself a powerful link in national integration
Last Answer : A) You will think yourself lucky enough that you got an opportunity to mix-up with the people of different states
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 : 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 : 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 : Among the following, identify the continuous type of data: (A) Number of languages a person speaks (B) Number of children in a household (C) Population of cities (D) Weight of students in a class
Last Answer : (D) Weight of students in a class
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.
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 : ___ is performed by the occupational health and safety professional to accomplish a comprehensive study of the workforce, current work practices, identification of potential occupational hazards and engineering controls.?
Last Answer : Baseline survey
Description : With regard to a word processing software, the process of combining static information in a publication together with variable information in a data source to create one merged publication is calle d( A) Electronic mail (B) Data sourcing (C) Mail merge (D) Spam mail
Last Answer : (C) Mail merge
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 : Explain why sex composition is an important demographic attribute of the population in India. -Geography
Last Answer : Sex composition is a very important demographic attribute of population. Separate data for males and females is important for various types of planning and for other demographic characteristics such as ... in society. Only then India can look forward for the overall development of the country.
Description : The present demographic transition of India is indicative of: [IAS 2004] (a) High population growth potential but low actual growth (b) High population growth potential and high actual growth (c) Partial industrialised economy (d) Typically increasing urbanization
Last Answer : Ans: (d)
Description : What is the stage in the population cycle in which India is classified on the basis of its demographic characteristics? (1) Early expanding stage (2) High stationary stage (3) Late expanding stage (4) Declining stage
Last Answer : (3) Late expanding stage Explanation: The demographic transition model is a chart showing the different stages of a country's population's birth rate and death rate. There are 5 stages, with each progressively ... with a high birth rate of 23 per 1000, and a decreasing death rate of 7 per 1000.
Description : Certain characteristic demographic features of developing countries are (a) high fertility, low or rapidly falling mortality rate, rapid population growth and a very young age distribution (b) high ... (d) high mortality, high density, uneven population growth and a very old age distribution.
Last Answer : (a) high fertility, low or rapidly falling mortality rate, rapid population growth and a very young age distribution
Description : 22-According to theory of Demographic Transition, population explosion is related to (a) First stage (b) Second stage (c) Fourth stage (d) None of these
Last Answer : (c) Fourth stage
Description : Study of human population is called as _____ environment. A. political. B. social. C. demographic. D. economic
Last Answer : C. demographic.
Description : Which of the following is the correct description of the term 'sex ratio' as used in context of the census? (1) Number of females per 1000 persons (2) Number of females in a sample of 1000 persons (3) Number of males per 1000 females (4) Number of females per 1000 males
Last Answer : (4) Number of females per 1000 males
Description : Why sample survey is preferred over census?
Last Answer : Ans: Sample survey is preferred over census because it is cost and time effective over census.
Description : Differentiate census from sample survey.
Last Answer : Ans: In the census, data is collected at a specified time from the entire population but in survey data is collected partly from the population.
Description : Census data released on July 15, 2011 reflects that 13.48 percent urban population lives in – (1) Uttar Pradesh (2) Bihar (3) Maharashtra (4) Rajasthan
Last Answer : (3) Maharashtra Explanation: According to 2011 Census, the number of births in rural areas have increased by nine crore in the last decade. The statistics reveal that while the maximum number of people living ... . During 2001- 11, the rate of growth of rural population has been 12.18 per cent.
Description : A comprehensive spending pattern: A)shows the percentages of annual family expenditures allotted to general classes of goods and services B)indicates the annual amounts spent by families for ... discretionary income of consumers D)is used to determine the precise buying power of individuals
Last Answer : A)shows the percentages of annual family expenditures allotted to general classes of goods and services
Description : A sport/event organization that wants to obtain information about the population in a certain geographic location might use A. Government sources B. Primary Databases C. Personal Questionaires D. telephone surveys
Last Answer : B. Primary Databases
Description : Can you help me with a source for demographic information?
Last Answer : answer:Factfinder2 Click on Geographies. Click on the Address tab. Type in your address. Select the geographic unit of analysis you want. Then use topics to select the variables you are interested in, or ... they are happening in the windows behind the window on top. It's very annoying. Good luck.
Description : Gillette was the first marketer of disposable razors to offer a product specifically designed for women. This is an example of segmentation using _______ variables: A)Demographic B)Psychographic C)Geographic D)Family life cycle E)Product use
Last Answer : A)Demographic
Description : In India, which is a comprehensive anti-discrimination law addressing all aspects of direct and indirect discrimination against women? a) Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition ... law c) National Commission for Women Act d) Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act
Last Answer : b) There is no such law
Description : Sometimes a comprehensive review of the literature prior to data collection is not recommended by grounded theorists. a. True b. False
Last Answer : a. True
Description : …………… can be defined as most recent and perhaps the most comprehensive technique for solving computer problems. A) System Analysis B) System Data C) System Procedure D) System Record
Last Answer : A) System Analysis
Description : Surveys which are carried out to provide a national grid of control for preparation of accurate maps of large areas are known (A) Plane surveys (B) Geodetic surveys (C) Geographical surveys (D) Topographical surveys
Last Answer : (B) Geodetic surveys
Description : Assertion (A): People population control measures do not necessarily help in checking environmental degradation. Reason (R): The relationship between population growth and environmental degradation is rather complex. Choose the correct ... (R) is false. (D) (A) is false but (R) is true.
Last Answer : Answer: A
Description : The factors which are most important in determining the impact of anthropogenic activities on environment are: (A) Population, forest cover and land available per person (B) Population, ... and the technology used for exploiting resources (D) Atmospheric conditions, population and forest cover
Last Answer : (C) Population, affluence per person and the technology used for exploiting resources
Description : The population of India is about 1.2 billion. Take the average consumption of energy per person per year in India as 30 Mega Joules. If this consumption is met by carbon based fuels and the rate of ... tons (B) 540 million metric tons (C) 5400 million metric tons (D) 2400 million metric tons
Last Answer : (B) 540 million metric tons
Description : In which of the following States the segment of population, which is in majority, enjoys the benefit of reservation of seats in the State Assembly ? (A) Meghalaya and Mizoram (B) Assam and Nagaland (C) Madhya Pradesh and Assam (D) Rajasthan and Arunachal Pradesh
Last Answer : (A) Meghalaya and Mizoram
Description : The world population growth rate at a certain reference year was 3.5%. Assuming exponential growth of population, after how many years, the population of the world would have increased by a factor 16 ? (A) ~ 80 years (B) ~ 40 years (C) ~ 160 years (D) ~ 320 years
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