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 : 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 : 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 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 : 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 : In sampling, the lottery method is used for (A) Interpretation (B) Theorisation (C) Conceptualisation (D) Randomisation
Last Answer : (D) Randomisation
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 : 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 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 : 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 : 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 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 : Probability sampling implies: (A) Stratified Random Sampling (B) Systematic Random Sampling (C) Simple Random Sampling (D) All of the above
Last Answer : (D) All of the above
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 : 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 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : If you get an opportunity to teach a visually challenged student along with normal students, what type of treatment would you like to give him in the class ? (A) Not giving extra attention because majority may ... (D) Arrange a seat in the front row and try to teach at a pace convenient to him.
Last Answer : (D) Arrange a seat in the front row and try to teach at a pace convenient to him.
Description : Public communication tends to occur within a more (A) complex structure (B) political structure (C) convenient structure (D) formal structure
Last Answer : (D) formal structure
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 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 : A Cluster of propositions with a structure that exhibits some inference is called (A) An inference (B) An argument (C) An explanation (D) A valid argument
Last Answer : Answer: B
Description : Which of the following is characteristic of qualitative research? a. Generalization to the population b. Random sampling c. Unique case orientation d. Standardized tests and measures
Last Answer : c. Unique case orientation
Description : The nonrandom sampling type that involves selecting a convenience sample from a population with a specific set of characteristics for your research study is called _____. a. Convenience sampling b. Quota sampling c. Purposive sampling d. Snowball sampling
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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 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 : Which opinion is not correct? (A) Education is a subject of concurrent list of VII schedule of Constitution of India (B) University Grants Commission is a statutory body (C) Patent, inventions ... D) Indian Council of Social Science Research is a statutory body related to research in social sciences
Last Answer : Answer: C State Election Commission: The power of superintendence, direction and control of all elections to the local government bodies vest with the State Election Commissions as envisaged in Article 243K ... of elections to the office of the President of India and the Vice-President of India
Description : Which of the following statement is correct? (A) Discoveries are researches (B) Researches lead to discovery (C) Invention and Research are related (D) None of the above
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 : 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 : 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