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 : Research can be classified as : (A) Basic, Applied and Action Research (B) Quantitative and Qualitative Research (C) Philosophical, Historical, Survey and Experimental Research (D) All the above
Last Answer : Answer: D Classification of Research by Purpose - Basic v/s Applied research - Research and development - Evaluative research Classification of Research by Method - Historical research - Descriptive research - Experimental 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 : Bibliography given in a research report: (A) shows vast knowledge of the researcher (B) helps those interested in further research (C) has no relevance to research (D) all the above
Last Answer : (A) shows vast knowledge of the researcher
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 : The research that applies the laws at the time of field study to draw more and more clear ideas about the problem is: (A) Applied research (B) Action research (C) Experimental research (D) None of these
Last Answer : (C) Experimental research
Description : Deconstruction is a popular method of research in (A) Basic Science (B) Applied Science (C) Social Science (D) Literature
Last Answer : (D) Literature
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 : Action research is (A) An applied research (B) A research carried out to solve immediate problems (C) A longitudinal research (D) Simulative research
Last Answer : (B) A research carried out to solve immediate problems
Description : Action-research is: (A) An applied research (B) A research carried out to solve immediate problems (C) A longitudinal research (D) All the above
Description : Jean Piaget gave a theory of cognitive development of humans on the basis of his: (A) Evaluation Research (B) Fundamental Research (C) Applied Research (D) Action Research
Last Answer : (B) Fundamental Research
Description : The principles of fundamental research are used in (A) action research (B) applied research (C) philosophical research (D) historical research
Last Answer : (B) applied research
Description : Action research means: (A) A longitudinal research (B) An applied research (C) A research initiated to solve an immediate problem (D) A research with socioeconomic objective
Last Answer : (C) A research initiated to solve an immediate problem Explanation: Example – Late reporting of some students in the class.
Description : A doctor studies the relative effectiveness of two drugs of dengue fever. His research would be classified as (A) Descriptive Survey (B) Experimental Research (C) Case Study (D) Ethnography
Last Answer : (B) Experimental Research
Description : Which of the following attributes denote great strengths of a teacher? (a) Full-time active involvement in the institutional management (b) Setting examples (c) Willingness to put assumptions to the test (d) Acknowledging mistakes Select the ... (C) (a), (c) and (d) (D) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
Last Answer : Answer: B
Description : Research is (A) Searching again and again (B) Finding solution to any problem (C) Working in a scientific way to search for truth of any problem (D) None of the above
Last Answer : A
Description : Authenticity of a research finding is its: (A) Originality (B) Validity (C) Objectivity (D) All of the above
Last Answer : (C) Objectivity
Description : The first step of research is : (A) Selecting a problem (B) Searching a problem (C) Finding a problem (D) Identifying a problem
Last Answer : Answer: B Steps in conducting research Research is often conducted using the hourglass model structure of research. The hourglass model starts with a broad spectrum for research, ... the data Reporting and evaluating research Communicating the research findings and, possibly, recommendations
Description : What is a Research Design? (A) A way of conducting research that is not grounded in theory. (B) The choice between using qualitative or quantitative methods. (C) The style in which you present your research ... e.g. a graph. (D) A framework for every stage of the collection and analysis of data.
Last Answer : (D) A framework for every stage of the collection and analysis of data.
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 : 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
Last Answer : (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 : Controlled group condition is applied in (A) Survey Research (B) Historical Research (C) Experimental Research (D) Descriptive Research
Last Answer : (C) Experimental Research
Description : Which of the following are the basic rules of APA style of referencing format? (a) Italicize titles of shorter works such as journal articles or essays (b) Invert authors' names (last name first) (c) Italicize titles of longer works such ... c) and (d) (C) (c) and (d) (D) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
Description : The enrolment in higher education in India is contributed both by Formal System of Education and by System of Distance Education. Distance education contributes (A) 50% of formal system (B) ... 's contribution is not taken into account while considering the figures of enrolment in higher education
Last Answer : Answer: B Education in India is provided by the public sector as well as the private sector, with control and funding coming from three levels: central, state, and local. Under various articles ... 6% enrollment in higher education is actually 60% of those who are eligible to join higher education.
Description : Which of the following learner characteristics is highly related to effectiveness of teaching ? (1) Prior experience of the learner (2) Educational status of the parents of the learner (3) Peer groups of the learner (4) Family size from which the learner comes.
Last Answer : (1) Prior experience of the learner
Description : Effectiveness of teaching has to be judged in terms of (A) Course coverage (B) Students’ interest (C) Learning outcomes of students (D) Use of teaching aids in the classroom
Last Answer : (C) Learning outcomes of students
Description : One of the most powerful factors affecting teaching effectiveness is related to the (A) Social system of the country (B) Economic status of the society (C) Prevailing political system (D) Educational system
Last Answer : (D) Educational system
Description : Which of the following learner characteristics are likely to influence the effectiveness of teaching aids and evaluation systems to ensure positive results? (A) Learner's family background, age and ... . (D) Learner's maturity level, academic perfor mance level and motivational dispositions.
Last Answer : (D) Learner’s maturity level, academic perfor mance level and motivational dispositions.
Description : The purpose of formative evaluation is to (A) grade students’ learning outcomes. (B) accelerate students’ learning performance. (C) check students’ performance graph. (D) provide feedback to teacher effectiveness.
Last Answer : (B) accelerate students’ learning performance
Description : Select the alternative which consists of positive factors contributing to effectiveness of teaching: List of factors: (a) Teacher's knowledge of the subject. (b) Teacher's socio-economic background. (c) Communication skill of the teacher. ( ... and (f) (C) (b), (d) and (e) (D) (a), (c) and (f)
Last Answer : Answer: D
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 : Level C of the effectiveness of communication is defined as: (A) channel noise (B) semantic noise (C) psychological noise (D) source noise
Last Answer : (A) channel noise
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 : The research stream of immediate application is (A) Conceptual research (B) Action research (C) Fundamental research (D) Empirical research
Last Answer : (B) Action research
Description : The research that aims at immediate application is (A) Action Research (B) Empirical Research (C) Conceptual Research (D) Fundamental Research
Last Answer : (A) Action Research
Description : Which of the following is classified in the category of the developmental research? (A) Philosophical research (B) Action research (C) Descriptive research (D) All the above
Description : If you have all the potentialities to become an efficient teacher but the school's adverse conditions do not help you. How could you adjust with this reality? Options: A) You will continue ... work unwillingly under these prevailing situations D) You will not even try to think about its solution
Last Answer : B) You will try force the administrative machinery to control the conditions
Description : It is said that political power defeated the administrative power. You are also an eye witness of it. How could you accommodate yourself under these pressures? Options: A) You will follow ... do herculean efforts to win the politics through moral triumph D) You will repress your consciousness
Last Answer : B) You will try your best to remain confirm to your duties
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 : Foundation training to the newly recruited IAS (Probationers) is imparted by : (A) Indian Institute of Public Administration (B) Administrative Staff College of India (C) L.B.S. National Academy of Administration (D) Centre for Advanced Studies
Last Answer : Answer: C On April 15, 1958 the then Home Minister announced in the Lok Sabha a pr oposal to set up a National Academy of Administration, where training would be given to all the recruits ... Service, India nP olice Service and the Indian Forest Service; and all Group-A Central Services.
Description : Investing in Quality Function Deployment Effort can a. reduce labor and administrative costs. b. increase demand and reduce labor costs. c. reduce R&D cycle time and increase demand. d. reduce R&D cycle time and enhance the effectiveness of the promo and sales Budgets. e. increase demand.
Last Answer : d. reduce R&D cycle time and enhance the effectiveness of the promo and sales Budgets.
Description : These TQM initiatives reduce administrative overhead; reduces the R&D cycle time and enhances the effectiveness of the promotion and sales budget. a. Concurrent Engineering (CCE); Channel Support systems ... Inventory d. Channel Support systems and Six Sigma e. Quality Initiative Training (QIT)
Last Answer : b. Quality Function Deployment and Benchmarking
Description : Within the process management initiatives, concurrent engineering a. reduces material cost, inventors’ carrying costs and administrative overhead. b. reduces labor costs. c. increases the effectiveness of the sales budget and therefore demand. d. reduces R&D cycle time. e. none of the above.
Last Answer : d. reduces R&D cycle time.
Description : A philosophy and style of management that gives everyone in an organization responsibility for delivering quality to the customer is 1. Total Quality Management 2. Investment Management 3. Institutional Management 4. Forward Management 5. None of these
Last Answer : Total Quality Management
Description : 15) If Jackson Institutional Furniture Company provides standard primary school chairs in new colours to match the interiors of schools, this modification is most likely to be viewed as a __________ modification. A)style B)functional C)quality D)feature
Last Answer : A)style
Description : Which of the following is not an element of the ethical research? a. Protecting subjects rights b. Obtaining informed consent c. Obtaining institutional approval d. Unbalancing the benefits and the risk in the study
Last Answer : d. Unbalancing the benefits and the risk in the study
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