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 : 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 : 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
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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : The conclusions/findings of which type of research cannot be generalized to other situations? (A) Causal Comparative Research (B) Historical Research (C) Descriptive Research (D) Experimental Research
Last Answer : (B) Historical 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
Last Answer : (D) All the above
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 : If a researcher conducts a research on finding out which administrative style contributes more to institutional effectiveness? This will be an example of (A) Basic Research (B) Action Research (C) Applied Research (D) None of the above
Last Answer : (B) Action Research
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 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 : Generally the best research approach suited for descriptive research is 1. observation 2. survey 3. cross sectional 4. experimental 5. none of these
Last Answer : survey
Description : Descriptive study is related with Options: A) Survey research method B) Experimental research method C) Case study method D) All the above
Last Answer : D) All the above
Description : Who came up with three laws of motion? A. Galileo B. Albert Einstein C. Issac Newton (Answer) D. Hubble
Last Answer : C. Issac Newton (Answer)
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 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 : The experimental study is based on: (A) The manipulation of variables (B) Conceptual parameters (C) Replication of research (D) Survey of literature
Last Answer : (A) The manipulation of variables
Description : The study in which the investigators attempt to trace an effect is known as: (A) Survey Research (B) ‘Ex-post Facto’ Research (C) Historical Research (D) Summative Research
Last Answer : (B) ‘Ex-post Facto’ Research
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 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 : 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 : Fundamental research reflects the ability to (A) Synthesize new ideals (B) Expound new principles (C) Evaluate the existing material concerning research (D) Study the existing literature regarding various topics
Last Answer : (B) Expound new principles
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 : How many laws of motion did Newton discover ?
Last Answer : Scientist Newton discovered 3 laws of motion .
Description : Who enunciated the laws of planetary motion? (1) Nicolaus Copernicus (2) Johannes Kepler (3) Isaac Newton (4) Galileo
Last Answer : (2) Johannes Kepler Explanation: Kepler's laws of planetary motion are three scientific laws describing orbital motion, each giving a description of the motion of planets around the Sun. The laws are: the ... of a planet is directly proportional to the cube of the semi-major axis of its orbit.
Last Answer : Johannes Kepler
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 : 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 : 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 : In a recent research study initiated by Tel-E-Fone Telecommunications, survey calls were made to a randomly selected group in which every member has an equal chance of selection. This type of sample selection ... sample B. Convenience sample C. Judgment sample D. Quota sample E. Area sample
Last Answer : A. Probability sample
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 survey research are classified under the Options: A) Fundamental researches B) Experimental researches C) Both of the above D) None of the above
Last Answer : C) Both of the above
Description : Survey is a _____ study. a) Descriptive b) Fact finding c) Analytical d) Systematic
Last Answer : d) Systematic
Description : The types of Historical method are Options: A) Descriptive and Analytical B) Historical-Constitutional and Reporting C) School survey and social surveys D) Survey Examination-Questionnaire survey
Last Answer : B) Historical-Constitutional and Reporting
Description : The use of statistics to make assumptions concerning some unknown aspect of a population from a sample of that population is known as follow; a. Inferential Statistics b. Parameter c. Descriptive Statistics d. Sampling
Last Answer : a. Inferential Statistics
Description : The principles formulated by the Fundamental research are used in Options: A) Applied researches B) Philosophical research C) Action researches D) None of the above
Last Answer : A) Applied researches
Description : On the basis of contributions made, all the researches can be classified as Options: A) Fundamental-Applied-Action Research B) Experimental-Historical-Philosophical C) Longitudinal and Cross-sectional D) None of the above
Last Answer : A) Fundamental-Applied-Action Research
Description : The statement the resultant of the external forces applied to a body (rigid or non-rigid) composed of a system of particles is equivalent to the vector summation of the effective forces acting on all ... motion b.Principle of dynamics c.D' Alembert's principle d.Nowton's law e.Mohr's principle
Last Answer : c. D' Alembert's principle
Description : What descriptive term is applied to the type of diene represented by 2,4- hexadiene? (a) conjugated diene (b) cumulated diene (c) isolated diene (d) alkynyl diene
Last Answer : conjugated diene
Description : What descriptive term is applied to the type of diene represented by 1,5- octadiene? (a) conjugated diene (b) cumulated diene (c) isolated diene (d) alkynyl diene
Last Answer : isolated diene
Description : Formulation of hypothesis may NOT be required in: (A) Survey method (B) Historical studies (C) Experimental studies (D) Normative studies
Last Answer : (B) Historical studies
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 : 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 : 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