Description : The objectivity of the research can be enhanced Options: A) Through its reliability B) Through its validity C) Through its impartiality D) All of the above
Last Answer : D) All of the above
Description : Which of the following is not a characteristic of a good achievement test? (A) Reliability (B) Objectivity (C) Ambiguity (D) Validity
Last Answer : (C) Ambiguity
Description : Which of the following statement is correct ? (A) Reliability ensures validity (B) Validity ensures reliability (C) Reliability and validity are independent of each other (D) Reliability does not depend on objectivity
Last Answer : Answer: B These two terms, reliability and validity, are often used interchangeably when they are not related to statistics. When critical readers of statistics use these terms, however, they refer to different ... step on it) but will not be valid, since it is not reading your actual weight.
Description : Authenticity of a research finding is its: (A) Originality (B) Validity (C) Objectivity (D) All of the above
Last Answer : (C) Objectivity
Description : A common test in research demands much priority on (A) Reliability (B) Useability (C) Objectivity (D) All of the above
Last Answer : (D) All of the above
Description : Which of the following statement is correct? Options: A) Reliability ensures validity B) Validity ensures reliability C) Reliability and validity are independent of each other D) Reliability does not depend on objectivity
Last Answer : C) Reliability and validity are independent of each other
Description : Research ethics do not include (A) Honesty (B) Subjectivity (C) Integrity (D) Objectivity
Last Answer : (B) Subjectivity
Description : Which of the following options are the main tasks of research in modern society? (I) to keep pace with the advancement in knowledge. (II) to discover new things. (III) to write a critique on the earlier writings. (IV) to ... IV, II and I (B) I, II and III (C) I and III (D) II, III and IV
Last Answer : Answer: A Option 1 is most suitable because in modern society, the research has 3 basic roles. 1) The students whether in pure sciences/social sciences have been trained in ... also to satisfy timeless inquisitiveness of human mind. Therefore, it is also having discovery oriented apporach
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 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 : Reliability in the fundamental quality of a research which also reflects Options: A) Validity B) Verifiability C) Purity of data D) Superiority
Last Answer : A) Validity
Description : The practitioner makes a critical assessment of validity of audit evidence, with a questioning mind and being alert to conditions which may indicate possible misstatement due to error or ... integrity b. Professional skepticism c. Independence is mental attitude d. Sufficient appropriate evidence
Last Answer : Professional skepticism
Description : Select the code, which is not correct about Venn diagram: (A) Venn diagram represents propositions as well as classes. (B) It can provide clear method of notation. (C) It can be either valid or invalid. (D) It can provide the direct method of testing the validity.
Last Answer : (C) It can be either valid or invalid.
Description : Which of the codes given below contains only the correct statements? Statements: (i) Venn diagram is a clear method of notation (ii) Venn diagram is the most direct method of testing the validity of categorical syllogisms (iii) ... ) (C) (ii) (iii) & (iv) (D) (i) (iii) & (iv)
Last Answer : Answer: B
Description : Venn diagram is a kind of diagram to (A) represent and assess the truth of elementary inferences with the help of Boolean Algebra of classes. (B) represent and assess the validity of ... but not represent the validity of elementary inferences with the help of Boolean Algebra of classes.
Last Answer : (B) represent and assess the validity of elementary inferences with the help of Boolean Algebra of classes.
Description : Structure of logical argument is based on: (A) Formal validity (B) Material truth (C) Linguistic expression (D) Aptness of examples
Last Answer : (A) Formal validity
Description : What is the difference between validity and reliability?
Last Answer : I think that with reliability we mean that the plans tha youpropose are based on some spesific and realistic elements. Withvalidity I think that we mean that these elements are true andmodern.
Description : Which of the following is least likely an application of maintaining an attitude of professional skepticism? a. The auditor is alert to audit evidence that contradicts or brings into question the ... audit evidence to be able to draw reasonable conclusions on which to base the audit opinion.
Last Answer : In planning and performing an audit, the auditor assumes that management is dishonest.
Description : Which one most closely refers to a judgment of the extent to which scores from a test can be used to infer, or predict, the examinees' performance in some activity: a. Content reliability b. Face validity c. Criterion-related validity d. Inference validity
Last Answer : c. Criterion-related validity
Description : Which is the process of gathering evidence supporting inferences based test scores? a. Validation b. Validity c. Reliability d. Prediction
Last Answer : a. Validation
Description : Which one of the following is consists of rules for assigning numbers to objects to represent quantities of attributes? a. Reliability b. Measurement c. Measurement error d. Validity
Last Answer : b. Measurement
Description : Nestle develops a scale to measure young adults' attitudes toward snacking. There is concern that if the questions were given to the same person several times they would produce different answers, Nestle is concerned about the scale's A)validity B)capacity C)dependability D)reliability
Last Answer : D)reliability
Description : A teacher, after preparing a question paper, checks whether the questions test specific testing objectives. He is concerned primarily about the question papers Options: A) content coverage B) typology of questions C) reliability D) validity
Last Answer : D) validity
Description : Which of the following is a characteristic of a good test? Options: A) Validity B) Reliability C) Usability D) All of the above
Description : When a teacher ensures that students complete an exercise in mathematics and makes sure instructions are clear and specific. The teacher ensures the ........ aspect of assessment Options: A) A Validity B) Practicality C) Reliability D) Wash-back effect
Last Answer : A) A Validity
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 : With reference to the Independence and Impartiality of the Supreme Court, explain the role of each of the following factors: -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) No discussion with respect to the Conduct of any Judge: No discussion shall take place in Parliament with respect to the conduct of any Judge in the discharge of his duties, except when a ... authority or dignity of the Court. The Supreme Court has the power to punish for contempt of itself.
Description : Many provisions of the Constitution are intended to secure independence and impartiality of the High Courts. -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) Security of Tenure: A Judge can remain in office till he has attained the age of 62 years. He: can be removed by the President on the ground of proved misbehaviour or incapacity ... of the Legislature. The salaries of the Judges cannot be reduced except during periods of financial emergency.
Description : What is the objective advocated for appointment of the National Judicial Commission? (1) Training of the judges (2) Reforms in legal system (3) Bringing about transparency and impartiality in the appointment of judges of the highest level. (4) To examine the working period of the judges.
Last Answer : (3) Bringing about transparency and impartiality in the appointment of judges of the highest level. Explanation: The main objective advocated for appointment of the National Judicial Commission is bringing about transparency and impartiality in the appointment of judges of the highest level.
Description : Which of the following is one of the characteristics of civil services in India? (1) Neutrality and Impartiality (2) Partisan (3) Temporary Political Executive nexus (4) All of the above
Last Answer : (1) Neutrality and Impartiality Explanation: Neutrality and impartiality is the most prominent characteristic of Indian civil services. The doctrine of neutrality is based upon the assumption ... , they shall act impartially and will not import political considerations into their operations.
Description : WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING DOES NOT CONTRIBUTE TO THE CREDIBILITY OF THE PRESS? a) Sensationalism b) Impartiality c) Accuracy d) Believability
Last Answer : a) Sensationalism
Description : Autonomy in clinical studied is defined as a) Freedom, dignity and confidentiality of the subject; right to choose i.e. whether or not to participate in the trial or to continue with ... . d) Observance of fairness, honesty and impartiality in obtaining, analyzing & communicating the data.
Last Answer : a) Freedom, dignity and confidentiality of the subject; right to choose i.e. whether or not to participate in the trial or to continue with it.
Description : The degree to which the components of the research reflect the theory, concept, or variable under study is termed as; a. Design Validity b. Threats to Validity c. Internal validity d. External validity
Last Answer : a. Design Validity
Description : Which is not a direct threat to the internal validity of a research design? a. History b. Testing c. Sampling error d. Differential selection
Last Answer : c. Sampling error
Description : Which strategy used to promote qualitative research validity uses multiple research methods to study a phenomenon? a. Data triangulation b. Methods triangulation c. Theory triangulation d. Member checking
Last Answer : b. Methods triangulation
Description : The use of multiple data sources to help understand a phenomenon is one strategy that is used to promote qualitative research validity. Which of the following terms describes this strategy? a. Data matching b. Pattern matching c. Data triangulation d. Data feedback
Last Answer : c. Data triangulation
Description : The internal validity related with inferences is associated to Options: A) Ex Post Faco method of research B) Experimental method of research C) Both of the above D) None of the above
Last Answer : B) Experimental method of research
Description : Ex Post Faco method of research is associated to Options: A) Sample B) Control C) Validity related with inferences D) All the above
Last Answer : D) All the above
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 : 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 statements is not true in the context of participatory research ? (A) It recognizes knowledge as power. (B) It emphasises on people as experts. (C) It is a collective process of enquiry. (D) Its sole purpose is production of knowledge.
Last Answer : (D) Its sole purpose is production of knowledge.
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 doing action research what is the usual sequence of steps? (A) Reflect, observe, plan, act (B) Plan, act, observe, reflect (C) Plan, reflect, observe, act (D) Act, observe, plan, reflect
Last Answer : (B) Plan, act, observe, reflect
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 : A detailed description of methodology of research is required in (A) Thesis/Dissertation (B) Symposium/Workshop (C) Seminar paper/Articles (D) Conference and Seminar Papers
Last Answer : (A) Thesis/Dissertation
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 : The format of thesis writing is the same as in (A) preparation of a research paper/article (B) writing of seminar presentation (C) a research dissertation (D) presenting a workshop/conference paper
Last Answer : C
Description : Which of the following is an initial mandatory requirement for pursuing research? (A) Developing a research design (B) Formulating a research question (C) Deciding about the data analysis procedure (D) Formulating a research hypothesis
Last Answer : (B) Formulating a research question
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