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 : 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 : 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 : Deconstruction is a popular method of research in (A) Basic Science (B) Applied Science (C) Social Science (D) Literature
Last Answer : (D) Literature
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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : Collection of information in advance before designing communication strategy is known as (A) Feed-back (B) Feed-forward (C) Research study (D) Opinion poll
Last Answer : Answer: D An opinion poll, sometimes simply referred to as a poll, is a survey of public opinion from a particular sample. Opinion polls are usually designed to represent the ... by conducting a series of questions and then extrapolating generalities in ratio or within confidence intervals.
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 : A review of the literature prior to formulating research questions allows the researcher to do which of the following? a. To become familiar with prior research on the phenomenon of interest b. To ... develop a list of pertinent problems relative to the phenomenon of interest d. All of the above
Last Answer : d. All of the above
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 : 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 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 : In which qualitative research approach is the primary goal to gain access to individuals’ inner worlds of experience? a. Phenomenology b. Ethnography c. Grounded theory d. Case study
Last Answer : a. Phenomenology
Description : In analysis of man-environment relationship Pragmatic Possibilism implies that : (A) There is no limit for man to exploit resources of earth (B) There are limited possibilities to explore earth's ... to keep in mind only his basic needs while planning to harness the potential of resourceful earth
Last Answer : (C) The man has to watch and assess the situation and then go ahead with resource utilization
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 : The step of research workshop is Options: A) The presentation and explanation of the topic B) The practice of following an approach C) Follow-up and evaluation of a topic D) All of the above
Last Answer : D) All of the above
Description : The pilot‘s decision to go through the storm tells us that he was a) Practical man. b) Eager to come back home. c) Very hungry d) Wanting to save fuel.
Last Answer : b) Eager to come back home.
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 : 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 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : The term ‘phenomenology’ is associated with the process of (A) Qualitative Research (B) Analysis of Variance (C) Correlational Study (D) Probability Sampling
Last Answer : (A) Qualitative Research
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 : 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 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 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 : If a girl student prefers you beyond the ethical limits then how would you control your own emotions? Options: A) You will try to sublimate her emotions, as she is passing through the ... relish her emotionality D) You will have in mind the similar emotions but afraid of social dignity
Last Answer : A) You will try to sublimate her emotions, as she is passing through the adolescent stage
Description : Generally the teachers do not take pains on students' postures in the classroom. What will you do for their improvement? Options: A) You will enforce proper posture training in the class-room B ... you take note of them otherwise you forget it D) You will inform the physical instructor
Last Answer : A) You will enforce proper posture training in the class-room
Description : If some student's parent make a complaint that the child has developed the excessive habit of telling-a-lie and never give due importance to home work, you will do Options: A) After due ... Insult the child along with his parent D) Speaking high about your skills to deal with the child
Last Answer : A) After due confirmation, be vigilant towards the child in future
Description : If you get an opportunity to serve a central school, but in turn you miss the opportunity to enjoy your home town. How would you accommodate in these conditions? Options: A) You will ... and obligations D) You will have great pride in thinking yourself a powerful link in national integration
Last Answer : A) You will think yourself lucky enough that you got an opportunity to mix-up with the people of different states
Description : When a co-worker gives you a mental shock, then. What will you do? Options: A) You will develop enmity with him B) You will wait for your turn to put him in the same state C) You will fight in a decent manner D) You think do good and forget it
Last Answer : B) You will wait for your turn to put him in the same state
Description : Which of the following type of research also called as a feasibility study or pilot Study? a. Descriptive b. Exploratory c. Correlational d. Explanatory
Last Answer : b. Exploratory
Description : Qualitative research is often exploratory and has all of the following characteristics except: a. It is typically used when a great deal is already known about the topic of interest b. It ... hypotheses and develop theory about phenomena in the world d. It uses the inductive scientific method
Last Answer : a. It is typically used when a great deal is already known about the topic of interest
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 : Which opinion is not correct? (A) Education is a subject of concurrent list of VII schedule of Constitution of India (B) University Grants Commission is a statutory body (C) Patent, inventions ... D) Indian Council of Social Science Research is a statutory body related to research in social sciences
Last Answer : Answer: C State Election Commission: The power of superintendence, direction and control of all elections to the local government bodies vest with the State Election Commissions as envisaged in Article 243K ... of elections to the office of the President of India and the Vice-President of India
Description : What type of questions should I ask in a survey My research topic is "A comparative study of tailoring expenditure of cloth between working and non-working women.�
Last Answer : Tailors can specialize in alterations or in sewing custom garments. Those who do alterations ensure that clothes fit customers properly. They make changes to garments, such as hemming pants to make them shorter or taking in seams to make clothing smaller
Description : Sources of researchable problems can include: a. Researchers’ own experiences as educators b. Practical issues that require solutions c. Theory and past research d. All of the above
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 : Suppose your friend has just left the home on scooter along with his son, immediately you hear the news that they met a road accident. What will you do in this case? Options: A) You will mock ... D) You will visit them next day and give an impression that you knew it just now from neighbourhood
Last Answer : B) You will rush immediately and extend all possible help keeping in mind that this is not the time of personal enmity
Description : Suppose a few teachers are busy in cracking filthy jokes during their leisure time in school, you are also member of that group but unable to stop them. What would you like to do to ... mind their language while cracking jokes in school D) You criticise and remind them of their noble profession
Last Answer : A) You persuade them not to waste their leisure time in filthy jokes
Description : Research is not considered ethical if it (A) tries to prove a particular point. (B) does not ensure privacy and anonymity of the respondent. (C) does not investigate the data scientifically. (D) is not of a very high standard.
Last Answer : (B) does not ensure privacy and anonymity of the respondent.
Description : To be critical, thinking must be (A) practical (B) socially relevant (C) individually satisfying (D) analytical
Last Answer : (D) analytical
Description : The topic method in education should be interpreted Options: A) a method of development of the syllabus in a subject B) a concentric approach of teaching the classroom C) a substitute for the project method of teaching D) a method suited better for arts subjects as compared to science subjects.
Last Answer : C) a substitute for the project method of teaching
Description : How do you forget your crush because you know it’s never going to work but u can’t forget her and she is always on your mind?
Last Answer : I never forgot her, but I learned to accept the fact that we were never meant to be. You’ll notice as you go on in life that you’ll slowly forget and lose feelings for them