Description : Workshops are meant for (A) giving lectures (B) multiple target groups (C) showcase new theories (D) hands on training/experience
Last Answer : (D) hands on training/experience
Description : Which combination of methods of teaching is likely to optimise learning ? (A) Lecturing, discussions and seminar method (B) Interactive discussions, planned lectures and PowerPoint ... buzz sessions, brainstorming and projects (D) Lecturing, demonstrations and PowerPoint based presentations
Last Answer : Answer: C
Description : The best way for providing value education is through (A) discussions on scriptural texts (B) lecture/discourses on values (C) seminars/symposia on values (D) mentoring/reflective sessions on values
Last Answer : (B) lecture/discourses on values
Description : Research conferences can be conducted at Options: A) Regional level B) National level C) International level D) All of the above level
Last Answer : A) Regional level
Description : Generally, in a research conference the peoples call for Options: A) Conducting classical discussions B) Giving guidance C) Harassing the new researchers D) Showing personal powers by the experts
Last Answer : B) Giving guidance
Description : If a colleague belongs to the minority group but quite progressive in views, the basis of maintenance of healthy relations will be the realisation of that Options: A) The throat-cut competition as you ... all benefits due to minority groups D) The hard-work he has done to achieve the status
Last Answer : D) The hard-work he has done to achieve the status
Description : Children with muscular dystrophy who receive treatments developed through research programs funded by MDA would represent __________ for this charitable organisation. A)target publics B)target population C)general publics D)focus groups E)client publics
Last Answer : E)client publics
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 : 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 : Market segmentation is: (1) Group of Sales Persons (2) Dividing target groups as per their needs (3) Market Division (4) Market Space
Last Answer : (2) Dividing target groups as per their needs Explanation: Market segmentation is a marketing strategy which refers to the aggregating of prospective buyers into groups, or segments, having ... design a marketing mix that precisely matches the expectations of customers in the targeted segment.
Description : The process of dividing a total market into market groups so that persons within each group have relatively similar product needs is called: A)segmenting B)differentiating C)target marketing D)concentrating
Last Answer : A)segmenting
Last Answer : Dividing target groups as per their needs
Description : When a marketing research organization chooses a segment of the population that represents the population as a whole, they have chosen a _____ 1. group 2. bi-variant population 3. sample 4. market target 5. none of these
Last Answer : sample
Description : Do you prefer to let others lead in group discussions?
Last Answer : disagree
Description : In group discussions which is most clearly a question that keeps the discussion moving?
Last Answer : Does Han's statement change your opinion at all?
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 : Research is conducted to I. Generate new knowledge II. Not to develop a theory III. Obtain research degree IV. Reinterpret existing knowledge Which of the above are correct? (A) I, III & II (B) III, II & IV (C) II, I & III (D) I, III & IV
Last Answer : (D) I, III & IV
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 : The research is always - (A) verifying the old knowledge (B) exploring new knowledge (C) filling the gap between knowledge (D) all of these
Last Answer : (D) all of these
Description : Which one of the following is not situated in New Delhi? (A) Indian Council of Cultural Relations (B) Indian Council of Scientific Research (C) National Council of Educational Research and Training (D) Indian Institute of Advanced Studies
Last Answer : Answer: D The Indian Institute of Advanced Study (IIAS) is a research institute based in Shimla, India. It was set up by the Ministry of Education, Government of India in 1964 and it started functioning from October 20, 1965.
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 : A research problem is feasible only when: (A) it has utility and relevance (B) it is researchable (C) it is new and adds something to knowledge (D) all the above
Last Answer : (D) all the above
Description : One of the aims of the scientific method in research is to: (A) improve data interpretation (B) eliminate spurious relations (C) confirm triangulation (D) introduce new variables
Last Answer : Answer: B aims of the scientific method in research is: Observe and Describe Predict Determination of the Causes Explain The aims of research can then be finetuned, or may serve to open up new areas of interest. Either way, the store of human knowledge has been enriched and increased.
Description : What do you consider as the main aim of inter disciplinary research? (A) To bring out holistic approach to research. (B) To reduce the emphasis of single subject in research domain. (C) To over simplify the problem of research. (D) To create a new trend in research methodology.
Last Answer : Answer: A Inter-disciplinary approach of research is the latest innovation in the field and b e lieves that the elements of scientific phenomenon must be dealt in integrated form instead of ... . It gives a detailed mapping plan of all the difficulties lying with the students simultaneously.
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 : 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 : Which of the following are the characteristics of a seminar? (a) It is a form of academic instruction. (b) It involves questioning, discussion and debates. (c) It involves large groups of individuals. (d) It needs involvement of ... (d) (C) (b), (c) and (d) (D) (a), (b) and (d)
Last Answer : Answer: D
Description : Which of the following is a characteristic of Web2.90 applications? (A) Multiple users schedule their time to use Web2.0 applications one by one. (B) Web2.0 applications are focused on the ... content rather than facilitating users to create it. (D) Web2.0 applications use only static pages.
Last Answer : (B) Web2.0 applications are focused on the ability for people to collaborate and share information online.
Description : Which one of the following statements is correct in the context of multiple - choice type questions? (A) They are more objective than true-false type questions. (B) They are less objective ... than short-answer type questions. (D) They are more subjective than true-false type questions.
Last Answer : (A) They are more objective than true-false type questions.
Description : What are the characteristics of Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation ? (a) It increases the workload on students by taking multiple tests. (b) It replaces marks with grades. (c) It evaluates every aspect of the student. (d) It helps in ... ) and (d) (C) (a), (b) and (c) (D) (b), (c) and (d)
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