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 : Controlled group condition is applied in (A) Survey Research (B) Historical Research (C) Experimental Research (D) Descriptive Research
Last Answer : (C) Experimental Research
Description : Which approach is the strongest for establishing that a relationship is causal? a. Causal-comparative b. Correlational c. Experimental d. Historical
Last Answer : B
Description : The strongest evidence for causality comes from which of the following research methods? a. Experimental b. Causal-comparative c. Correlational d. Ethnography
Last Answer : a. Experimental
Description : ______ research occurs when the researcher manipulates the independent variable. a. causal-comparative research b. experimental research c. ethnography d. correlational research
Last Answer : b. experimental 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 : Field-work based research is classified as: (A) Empirical (B) Historical (C) Experimental (D) Biographical
Last Answer : (C) Experimental
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 : Why are correlational descriptive methods used over causal effect methods in psychological research for reasons beyond ethics?
Last Answer : Feel Free to Answer
Description : Ellen decided to conduct an experiment in her mall's car park to see if shoppers would respond to a lower parking price to park in some of the under-utilized sections of the car park. Which of ... research Ellen is using? A. Exploratory B. Causal C. Descriptive D. Investigative E. Behavioral
Last Answer : B. Causal
Description : The main condition which should be followed by research is Options: A) Honest exploration B) Knowledge of facts and principles C) Standardized findings and conclusions D) All the above
Last Answer : D) All the above
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 : Which of the following is Not type of Quantitative research nursing? a. Ethnography research b. Descriptive research c. Quasi experimental d. Experimental research
Last Answer : a. Ethnography 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 : 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 : 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 : Newton gave three basic laws of motion. This research is categorized as (A) Descriptive Research (B) Sample Survey (C) Fundamental Research (D) Applied Research
Last Answer : (C) Fundamental 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 : 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
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 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 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 process not needed in experimental research is: (A) Observation (B) Manipulation and replication (C) Controlling (D) Reference collection
Last Answer : D
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 main characteristic of scientific research is: (A) empirical (B) theoretical (C) experimental (D) all of the above
Last Answer : (D) all of the above
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 : According to Mouly, the type of research methods is Options: A) Historical method B) Survey method C) Experimental method D) All the above methods
Last Answer : D) All the above methods
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 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 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 : Books and records are the primary sources of data in: (A) historical research (B) participatory research (C) clinical research (D) laboratory research
Last Answer : (A) historical research
Description : Research that is done to understand an event from the past is known as _____? a. Experimental Research b. Historical Research c. Replication d. Archival Research
Last Answer : b. Historical Research
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 : 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 : Randomly assigning treatment to experimental units allows: a. population inference b. causal inference c. both types of inference d. neither type of inference
Last Answer : b. causal inference
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 following are the types of labels. a) Comparative label b) Brand label b) Descriptive label d) Grade label
Last Answer : Comparative label
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 : Classical taxonomy is also termed a) Beta taxonomy b) Systematic c) Descriptive taxonomy d) Experimental taxonomy
Last Answer : a) Beta taxonomy
Description : Given below are two premises ( (a) and (b) ). From those two premises four conclusions (i), (ii), (iii) & (iv) are drawn. Select the code that states the conclusions validly drawn from the premises (taking singly or jointly. ) ... and (ii) (B) (ii) and (iii) (C) (iii) and (iv) (D) (ii) and (iv)
Last Answer : Answer:A
Description : Given below are two premises, with four conclusions drawn from them (taking singly or together); which conclusions are validly drawn ? Select the correct answer from the codes given below : Premises : (i) All bats are mammals. (ii) Birds are ... B) (b) and (d) (C) (a) and (c) (D) (b), (c) and (d)
Last Answer : Answer: B
Description : A deductive argument is invalid if: (A) Its premises and conclusions are all true (B) Its premises and conclusions are all false (C) Its premises are true but its conclusion is false (D) Its premises are false but its conclusion is true
Last Answer : (C) Its premises are true but its conclusion is false
Description : Given below are two premises and four conclusions drawn from those premises. Select the code that expresses conclusion drawn validly from the premises (separately or jointly). Premises: (a) All dogs are mammals. (b) No cats are ... ) (i) and (ii) (C) (iii) and (iv) (D) (ii) and (iii)
Last Answer : Answer: C
Description : Two statements I and II given below are followed by two conclusions (a) and (b). Supposing the statements are true, which of the following conclusions can logically follow? Statements : I. Some flowers are red. II. Some ... ) follows. (C) Both (a) and (b) follow. (D) Neither (a) nor (b) follows.
Last Answer : (D) Neither (a) nor (b) follows.
Description : Direction for this question: Given below are two statements (a) and (b) followed by two conclusions (i) and (ii). Considering the statements to be true, indicate which of the following conclusions logically follow from the ... follows (C) Only (i) and (ii) follows (D) Neither (i) nor (ii) follows
Last Answer : Answer: A
Description : Which of the following conclusions is logically valid based on statement given below? Statement: Most of the Indian states existed before independence. Conclusions: (I) Some Indian States existed before independence. (II) ... ) Both (I) and (II) are implied (D) Neither (I) nor (II) is implied
Last Answer : (B) only (II) is implied
Description : Which of the following conclusions is logically valid based on statement given below? Statement: Most teachers are hard working. Conclusions: (I) Some teachers are hard working. (II) Some teachers are not hard working. ... (C) Both (I) and (II) are implied (D) Neither (I) nor (II) is implied
Last Answer : (C) Both (I) and (II) are implied