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 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 : Which of the following is NOT characteristic of a nursing research? a. Development of theories, principles, and generalizations b. Uses chaotic method of problem-solving c. Requires full skill of writing report d. Involves precise observation and accurate description
Last Answer : b. Uses chaotic method of problem-solving
Description : Research problem is selected from the stand point of: (A) Researcher’s interest (B) Financial support (C) Social relevance (D) Availability of relevant literature
Last Answer : (A) Researcher’s interest
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 of the following is not the main objective of accounting? A] Systematic recording of transactions B] Ascertaining profit or loss C] Ascertainment of financial position D] Solving tax disputes with tax authorities
Last Answer : D] Solving tax disputes with tax authorities
Description : The process not needed in experimental research is: (A) Observation (B) Manipulation and replication (C) Controlling (D) Reference collection
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 : While solving an assignment problem, an activity is assigned to a resource through a square with zero opportunity cost because the objective is to a. Minimize total cost of assignment b. Reduce the cost of ... to zero c. Reduce the cost of that particular assignment to zero d. All of the above
Last Answer : c. Reduce the cost of that particular assignment to zero
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 : Which of the following is not the Method of Research ? (A) Observation (B) Historical (C) Survey (D) Philosophical
Last Answer : Answer: A There are two types of research which can be done to develop a thesis or dissertation: Practical Research: The practical approach consists of the empirical study of ... published works like researching through archives of public libraries, court rooms and published academic journals
Description : Which one of the following belongs to the category of good 'research ethics'? (A) Publishing the same paper in two research journals without telling the editors. (B) Conducting a review of the literature ... for a favour even though the colleague did not make a serious contribution to the pa per.
Last Answer : (B) Conducting a review of the literature that acknowledges the contributions of other people in the relevant field or relevant prior work.
Description : Trial-Error Learning in men and animals differ chiefly in that man places greater dependence upon Options: A) Overt activity B) Rapid and energetic action C) Symbolic manipulation D) The uniqueness of each problem
Last Answer : C) Symbolic manipulation
Description : An objective, logical, systematic approach for making major decisions in an Organization is a way to describe the Strategic Management process
Last Answer : True
Description : A workshop is (A) a conference for discussion on a topic (B) a meeting for discussion on a topic. (C) a class at a college or a university in which a teacher and the students ... intensive course for a small group emphasizing the development of a skill or technique for solving a specific problem.
Last Answer : (D) a brief intensive course for a small group emphasizing the development of a skill or technique for solving a specific problem.
Description : Which one is the highest order of learning? (A) Chain learning (B) Problem-solving learning (C) Stimulus-response learning (D) Conditioned-reflex learning
Last Answer : (D) Conditioned-reflex learning
Description : Which of the following methods of teaching encourages the use of maximum senses? (A) Problem-solving method (B) Laboratory method (C) Self-study method (D) Team teaching method
Last Answer : (B) Laboratory method
Description : The following phrases relate to the definition of auditing. Which one is incorrect? a. Systematic process b. Objectively obtaining and obtaining evidence c. Assertions about economic actions and events d. Degree of correspondence between assertions and GAAS
Last Answer : Degree of correspondence between assertions and GAAS
Description : Which is the main objective of research ? (A) To review the literature (B) To summarize what is already known (C) To get an academic degree (D) To discover new facts or to make fresh interpretation of known facts
Last Answer : (D) To discover new facts or to make fresh interpretation of known facts
Description : The need of objective observation is Options: A) In performing experiment B) In research C) In normal behaviour D) In all the situations
Last Answer : D) In all the situations
Description : A marketer is most likely to set prices according to a cash -flow objective when a A)trial -and -error approach to the market is acceptable. B)certain market share must be maintained. C)quick return on investment is desired. D)product is expected to have a long life cycle.
Last Answer : C)quick return on investment is desired.
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 : Which of the following statement matches with that of Mouly? Options: A) Research is a process in which Exploratory procedure(method) has been employed B) The application of Scientific method foe ... and organised procedure D) Research can be defined in the form of study method of problem-solving
Last Answer : B) The application of Scientific method foe experimentation and interpretation intellectually for solving the problems is called a research
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 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 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 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 : 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 : 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 : Pick up the correct statement from the following (A) The first man-made satellite, Sputnik-l' was launched on 4th October, 1957 (B) The United State's Explorer 6 transmitted the first picture ... observations, started systematic earth observations from space from 1, April, 1960 (D) All of these
Last Answer : Answer: Option D
Description : The basis of the following classification is ‘animal’ , ‘man’ , ‘house’ , ‘book’ , and ‘student’: (A) Definite descriptions (B) Proper names (C) Descriptive phrases (D) Common names
Last Answer : (D) Common names
Description : The trial and error method of learning according to Thorndike could be classified as under Options: A) The principle of multiple responses B) The law of exercise C) The principle of partial activity D) The principle of Associative learning
Last Answer : B) The law of exercise
Description : Purposeful group-learning in the class-room generally begins with Options: A) Intelligent trial and error activity B) Motives and a clarification of objectives C) Hypothesis and generalisations D) Delegation of responsibility to the members
Last Answer : B) Motives and a clarification of objectives
Description : Given below are some characteristics of reasoning. Select the code that states a characteristic which is not of deductive reasoning: (A) The conclusion must be based on observation and experiment ( ... must follow from the premise/premises necessarily (D) The argument may be valid or invalid
Last Answer : (A) The conclusion must be based on observation and experiment
Description : A thesis statement is (A) an observation (B) a fact (C) an assertion (D) a discussion
Last Answer : (C) an assertion
Description : Given below are some characteristics of logical argument. Select the code which expresses a characteristic which is not of inductive in character. (A) The conclusion is claimed to follow from ... conclusively follows from its premises. (D) The conclusion is based on observation and experiment
Last Answer : (C) The conclusion conclusively follows from its premises.
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 : Percept means (A) Direct observation through the senses (B) A conceived idea (C) Ends of a spectrum (D) An abstract image
Last Answer : (A) Direct observation through the senses
Description : According to the passage, human beings have mostly in mind (A) Observation of things (B) Preparation of mental images (C) Expression through language (D) To gain knowledge
Last Answer : (C) Expression through language
Description : Deductive argument involves (A) sufficient evidence (B) critical thinking (C) seeing logical relations (D) repeated observation
Last Answer : (C) seeing logical relations
Description : The systematic gathering and analyzing of data on a particular marketing problem is 1. Promotional research 2. marketing information 3. marketing research 4. strategic information 5. None of these
Last Answer : marketing information
Description : To be critical, thinking must be (A) practical (B) socially relevant (C) individually satisfying (D) analytical
Last Answer : (D) analytical
Description : In web search, finding a large number of documents with very little relevant information is termed: (A) poor recall (B) web crawl (C) poor precision rate (D) poor web response
Last Answer : (A) poor recall
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 : 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 : 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
Last Answer : Answer: B
Description : Good research ethics' means (A) Not disclosing the holdings of shares/stocks in a company that sponsors your research. (B) Assigning a particular research problem to one Ph.D./research student only ... journal. (D) Submitting the same research manuscript for publishing in more than one jo urnal.
Last Answer : (B) Assigning a particular research problem to one Ph.D./research student only
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 : 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