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 : Which of the following steps are required to design a questionnaire? (a) Writing primary and secondary aims of the study. (b) Review of the current literature. (c) Prepare a draft of questionnaire. (d) Revision of the draft. Select the ... (b) and (c) (C) (a), (c) and (d) (D) (b), (c) and (d)
Last Answer : Answer: A
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 : What do you mean by Delphi Technique in Market Research ? 1. In this a questionnaire is prepared 2. Depth interviews are conducted 3. Information is elicited by means of discussions with various experts in the field 4. All the above 5. None of these
Last Answer : Information is elicited by means of discussions with various experts in the field
Description : What do you mean by Delphi Technique in Market Research ? 1. In this a questionnaire is prepared 2. Depth interviews are conducted 3. Information is elicited by means of discussions with various experts in the field 4. All of the above 5. None of these
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 : Corel Draw is a popular: (A) Illustration programme (B) Programming language (C) Text programme (D) None of the above
Last Answer : (A) Illustration programme
Description : Which one of the following is not the tool of good governance? (A) Right to information (B) Citizens' Charter (C) Social Auditing (D) Judicial Activism
Last Answer : Answer: D Judicial activism refers to judicial rulings suspected of being based on pe rsonal or political considerations rather than on existing law. The definition of judicial activism, and ... social audit helps to narrow gaps between vision/goal and reality, between efficiency and effectiveness
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 : 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 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 : 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
Description : In a research on the effect of child-rearing practices on stress-proneness of children in competing school projects, the hypothesis formulated is that child rearing practices do influence stress-proneness'. At ... be rejected. (D) No decision can be taken in respect of the research hypothesis.
Last Answer : (B) The research hypothesis will be accepted.
Description : From the following list of statements identify the set which has negative implications for research ethics' : (i) A researcher critically looks at the findings of another research. (ii) Related studies are cited without proper references. ... (C) (ii), (iv) and (vi) (D) (i), (iii) and (v)
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 : Ethical norms in research do not involve guidelines for: (A) Thesis format (B) Copyright (C) Patenting policy (D) Data sharing policies
Last Answer : (A) Thesis format
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 : "Male and female students perform equally well in a numerical aptitude test." This statement indicates a: (A) statistical hypothesis (B) research hypothesis (C) null hypothesis (D) directional hypothesis
Last Answer : (C) null hypothesis
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 : 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 : 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 : The University Grants Commission was established with which of the following aims? (a) Promotion of research and development in higher education (b) Identifying and sustaining institutions of potential learning (c) Capacity building of teachers ... ) (C) (a), (b) and (c) (D) (b), (c) and (d)
Description : When planning to do a social research, it is better to (A) Approach the topic with an open mind (B) Do a pilot study before getting stuck into it (C) Be familiar with literature on the topic (D) Forget about theory because this is a very practical
Last Answer : (A) Approach the topic with an open mind
Description : The frequency distribution of a research data which is symmetrical in shape similar to a normal distribution but center peak is much higher, is (A) Skewed (B) Mesokurtic (C) Leptokurtic (D) Platykurtic
Last Answer : (C) Leptokurtic
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 : The core elements of dissertation are (A) Introduction; Data Collection; Data Analysis; Conclusions and Recommendations (B) Executive Summary; Literature review; Data gathered; Conclusions; ... ; References (D) Introduction; Literature Review; Research Methodology; Results; Discussion and Conclusion
Last Answer : A
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 approach of Max Weber to understand how people create meanings in natural settings is identified as (A) positive paradigm (B) critical paradigm (C) natural paradigm (D) interpretative paradigm
Last Answer : (D) interpretative paradigm
Description : The sequential operations in scientific research are (A) Co-variation, Elimination of Spurious Relations, Generalisation, Theorisation (B) Generalisation, Co-variation, Theorisation, ... Relations, Covariation (D) Elimination of Spurious Relations, Theorisation, Generalisation, Covariation.
Last Answer : (A) Co-variation, Elimination of Spurious Relations, Generalisation, Theorisation
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 : 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 : Deconstruction is a popular method of research in (A) Basic Science (B) Applied Science (C) Social Science (D) Literature
Last Answer : (D) Literature
Description : Identify the correct sequence of research steps : (A) Selection of topic, review of literature, data collection, interpretation of findings (B) Review of literature, selection of topic, data ... of findings (D) Selection of topic, review of literature, interpretation of findings, data collection
Last Answer : (A) Selection of topic, review of literature, data collection, interpretation of findings
Description : Read the following statements - one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R) : Assertion (A) : Qualitative research in India has a long way to go to reach international standards. Reason (R) : Because the funding ... (C) (A) is true, but (R) is false. (D) Both (A) and (R) are false.
Last Answer : (C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
Description : A working hypothesis is (A) a proven hypothesis for an argument. (B) not required to be tested (C) a provisionally accepted hypothesis for further research (D) a scientific theory
Last Answer : (C) a provisionally accepted hypothesis for further research
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 : A research paper (A) is a compilation of information on a topic. (B) contains original research as deemed by the author. (C) contains peer-reviewed original research or evaluation of research conducted by others. (D) can be published in more than one journal.
Last Answer : (C) contains peer-reviewed original research or evaluation of research conducted by others.
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 : Which one of the following is an indication of the quality of a research journal? (A) Impact factor (B) h-index (C) g-index (D) i10-index
Last Answer : (A) Impact factor
Description : Research ethics do not include (A) Honesty (B) Subjectivity (C) Integrity (D) Objectivity
Last Answer : (B) Subjectivity
Description : Ex Post Facto research means (A) The research is carried out after the incident (B) The research is carried out prior to the incident (C) The research is carried out along with the happening of an incident. (D) The research is carried out keeping in mind the possibilities of an incident.
Last Answer : (A) The research is carried out after the incident
Description : Conferences are meant for (A) Multiple target groups (B) Group discussions (C) Show-casing new Research (D) All the above
Last Answer : (D) All the above