134 + Mcqs in Business Research Methods (BRM) Page 1 McqOptions

1.	.is defined as the square- root of the average of the squared deviation from the mean.
A.	Range
B.	standard deviation
C.	skewness
D.	geometric mean
Answer» C. skewness

Discussion

2.	If we estimate a parameter with the help of a single value, it is known as .estimate.
A.	Point
B.	interval
C.	time
D.	none of these
Answer» B. interval

Discussion

3.	Research is only ..enquiry into the system of knowledge to disapprove or approve or to arrive at new conclusions for the betterment of the existing system.
A.	Systematic
B.	computerized
C.	general
D.	none of these
Answer» B. computerized

Discussion

4.	A ..analysis determines the cost of each production item used to produce goods and services.
A.	Marketing
B.	financial
C.	technical
D.	investment
Answer» C. technical

Discussion

5.	In ..research, the researchers try to find out answers for unsolved questions related with business problems.
A.	Management
B.	administration
C.	business
D.	none of these
Answer» D. none of these

Discussion

6.	.is a set of logically interrelated statements in the form of empirical assertions about properties of infinite class of events or things.
A.	Abstract
B.	theory
C.	conclusion
D.	none of these
Answer» C. conclusion

Discussion

7.	..theory represents the common view of the nature of the relationship between theory and research.
A.	Induction
B.	deduction
C.	rational
D.	none of these
Answer» C. rational

Discussion

8.	A is a statement about observable phenomena that may be judged as true or false.
A.	construct
B.	concept
C.	proposition
D.	hypothesis
Answer» D. hypothesis

Discussion

9.	A hypothesis is a about the predicted relationships among events or variables
A.	Statement
B.	conclusion
C.	prediction
D.	none of these
Answer» B. conclusion

Discussion

10.	research is mainly concerned with generalizations and with the formulation of a theory.
A.	Basic
B.	exploratory
C.	applied
D.	experimental
Answer» B. exploratory

Discussion

11.	The ..research leads to discovery of new theories and development of existing theories.
A.	Pure
B.	exploratory
C.	applied
D.	experimental
Answer» B. exploratory

Discussion

12.	research seeks to explain what is happening in a particular situation.
A.	Formulative
B.	causal
C.	descriptive
D.	none of these
Answer» C. descriptive

Discussion

13.	research is a management tool that can be used for creating business strategies, managing production and managing growth.
A.	Social
B.	business
C.	educational
D.	none of these
Answer» C. educational

Discussion

14.	.building broadly consists of observation, induction and deduction.
A.	Theory
B.	concept
C.	construct
D.	hypothesis
Answer» B. concept

Discussion

15.	A .is an abstraction formed by generalizations from particulars.
A.	Theory
B.	concept
C.	construct
D.	hypothesis
Answer» C. construct

Discussion

16.	The ..method consists of studying several individual cases and drawing generalization.
A.	Retroduction
B.	induction
C.	deduction
D.	none of these
Answer» C. deduction

Discussion

17.	A set of logically interrelated statements in the form of empirical assertions about properties of infinite class of events or things is known as ..
A.	Theory
B.	concept
C.	construct
D.	hypothesis
Answer» B. concept

Discussion

18.	Original source from which researcher directly collects the data that has not been previously collected
A.	Primary data
B.	Secondary Data
C.	Tertiary Data
D.	None of these
Answer» B. Secondary Data

Discussion

19.	A .is a statement about observable phenomena that may be judged as true or false.
A.	Operational definition
B.	concept
C.	proposition
D.	hypothesis
Answer» D. hypothesis

Discussion

20.	Where it is not possible to collect data directly from the informants method is followed
A.	Direct personal interview
B.	indirect personal interview
C.	structured interview
D.	un structured interview
Answer» C. structured interview

Discussion

21.	Scale in which the respondent directly compares two or more objects and makes choices among them is
A.	Ranking Scale
B.	Rating Scale
C.	Graphic Scale
D.	None of these
Answer» B. Rating Scale

Discussion

22.	An .is a procedure agreed upon for translation of a concept into measurement of some kind.
A.	Operational definition
B.	concept
C.	proposition
D.	hypothesis
Answer» B. concept

Discussion

23.	The method helps to predict the unknown values of one variable from the known values of another variable are called analysis.
A.	Correlation
B.	regression
C.	factor
D.	cluster
Answer» C. factor

Discussion

24.	The entire domain of statistics is divided in to descriptive statistics and .statistics.
A.	Vital
B.	business
C.	inferential
D.	none of these
Answer» D. none of these

Discussion

25.	In business research, attitudinal data obtained from rating scales are often treated as .. Data.
A.	Nominal
B.	ordinal
C.	interval
D.	ratio
Answer» D. ratio

Discussion

26.	statistics is used to describe the basic features of the data in a study.
A.	Descriptive
B.	business
C.	inferential
D.	none of these
Answer» B. business

Discussion

27.	If the variables are measured on nominal and ordinal scales, the tools of analysis are called ..statistics.
A.	Parametric
B.	non parametric
C.	descriptive
D.	inferential
Answer» C. descriptive

Discussion

28.	.. helps to become the data accurate, consistent with the intent of the question and other information in the survey, and to see the data is complete in all respects.
A.	Coding
B.	tabulation
C.	editing
D.	classification.
Answer» D. classification.

Discussion

29.	In testing of hypothesis, if the null hypothesis is rejected . Hypothesis is accepted
A.	Alternative
B.	relational
C.	new
D.	none of these
Answer» B. relational

Discussion

30.	Independent variable is deemed to have a .on the dependent variable.
A.	Direct Influence
B.	Indirect Influence
C.	Marginal Influence
D.	Casual Influence
Answer» E.

Discussion

31.	If one variable depends upon another variable is termed as variable.
A.	Independent
B.	dependent
C.	extraneous
D.	none of these.
Answer» C. extraneous

Discussion

32.	research is also known as basic research because it is related with a particular project and problem.
A.	Pure
B.	exploratory
C.	applied
D.	action
Answer» E.

Discussion

33.	A .study is a small scale preliminary study conducted before the main research, in order to check the feasibility or to improve the design of the research.
A.	Preliminary
B.	secondary
C.	case
D.	pilot
Answer» E.

Discussion

34.	.research helps determine the best research design, data collection method and selection of subjects.
A.	Situational
B.	causal
C.	descriptive
D.	exploratory
Answer» E.

Discussion

35.	.report is a report prepared for specialists who are interested in understanding the technical aspects of research methodology and research findings.
A.	general
B.	popular
C.	technical
D.	specific
Answer» D. specific

Discussion

36.	An intervening variable tells there is a relationship between two variables.
A.	How
B.	When
C.	What
D.	Why
Answer» E.

Discussion

37.	surveys are used to gather information on a population at a single point in time.
A.	cross-sectional
B.	historical
C.	Longitudinal
D.	none of these.
Answer» B. historical

Discussion

38.	A chart is a style of bar-chart used primary to describe price movements of a security, derivative, or currency over time is called
A.	Leaf and stem
B.	Histogram
C.	Candle Stick
D.	Bar chart
Answer» D. Bar chart

Discussion

39.	When there is long time gap between data collected and presentation of report, the study may lose its significance. In such cases report is presented.
A.	Summary
B.	technical
C.	public
D.	interim
Answer» E.

Discussion

40.	When two attributes are present or absent together in the data and actual frequency is more than the expected frequency is called
A.	Positive Association
B.	Negative Association
C.	Independent Association
D.	None of these
Answer» B. Negative Association

Discussion

41.	The number of observations falling within a particular class interval is called its class
A.	Frequency
B.	interval
C.	limits
D.	mark
Answer» B. interval

Discussion

42.	A ......................refers to one which provides several set of alternatives for its answers.
A.	Closed
B.	open
C.	multiple choice question
D.	none of these.
Answer» D. none of these.

Discussion

43.	A .. is a circular chart divided into sectors, illustrating relative magnitudes or frequencies.
A.	pie chart
B.	bar
C.	pictogram
D.	none of these.
Answer» B. bar

Discussion

44.	..is a method or technique or an approach of exploring or analyzing the life of a social unit.
A.	Preliminary study
B.	secondary study
C.	case study
D.	pilot
Answer» D. pilot

Discussion

45.	. Is the process of assigning figures or other symbols to answers so that responses can be put into a limited number of categories or classes.
A.	Editing
B.	coding
C.	tabulation
D.	classification.
Answer» C. tabulation

Discussion

46.	The ..method involves a complete enumeration of all units of the population or universe.
A.	census
B.	sample
C.	both (a) & (b)
D.	none of these.
Answer» B. sample

Discussion

47.	Suppose that a population with N = 200 has = 30. What is the mean of the sampling distribution of the mean for sample of size 40?
A.	Not possible to determine as this information is inadequate
B.	40
C.	25
D.	30
Answer» E.

Discussion

48.	is a preliminary study conducted on a limited scale before the original studies are carried out in order to gain some primary information.
A.	case study
B.	pilot study
C.	descriptive study
D.	diagnostic study
Answer» C. descriptive study

Discussion

49.	When a scale is used for the purpose of the identification, there is strict one to one correspondence between the numbers and the objects.
A.	Nominal
B.	ordinal
C.	interval
D.	ratio
Answer» B. ordinal

Discussion

50.	a researcher uses paired comparison scaling techniques to measure consumer preference between 7 brands of toilet soaps . He will present pairs of brands to the respondents.
A.	14
B.	21
C.	35
D.	18
Answer» C. 35

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA).

.is defined as the square- root of the average of the squared deviation from the mean.

If we estimate a parameter with the help of a single value, it is known as .estimate.

Research is only ..enquiry into the system of knowledge to disapprove or approve or to arrive at new conclusions for the betterment of the existing system.

A ..analysis determines the cost of each production item used to produce goods and services.

In ..research, the researchers try to find out answers for unsolved questions related with business problems.

.is a set of logically interrelated statements in the form of empirical assertions about properties of infinite class of events or things.

..theory represents the common view of the nature of the relationship between theory and research.

A is a statement about observable phenomena that may be judged as true or false.

A hypothesis is a about the predicted relationships among events or variables

research is mainly concerned with generalizations and with the formulation of a theory.

The ..research leads to discovery of new theories and development of existing theories.

research seeks to explain what is happening in a particular situation.

research is a management tool that can be used for creating business strategies, managing production and managing growth.

.building broadly consists of observation, induction and deduction.

A .is an abstraction formed by generalizations from particulars.

The ..method consists of studying several individual cases and drawing generalization.

A set of logically interrelated statements in the form of empirical assertions about properties of infinite class of events or things is known as ..

Original source from which researcher directly collects the data that has not been previously collected

A .is a statement about observable phenomena that may be judged as true or false.

Where it is not possible to collect data directly from the informants method is followed

Scale in which the respondent directly compares two or more objects and makes choices among them is

An .is a procedure agreed upon for translation of a concept into measurement of some kind.

The method helps to predict the unknown values of one variable from the known values of another variable are called analysis.

The entire domain of statistics is divided in to descriptive statistics and .statistics.

In business research, attitudinal data obtained from rating scales are often treated as .. Data.

statistics is used to describe the basic features of the data in a study.

If the variables are measured on nominal and ordinal scales, the tools of analysis are called ..statistics.

.. helps to become the data accurate, consistent with the intent of the question and other information in the survey, and to see the data is complete in all respects.

In testing of hypothesis, if the null hypothesis is rejected . Hypothesis is accepted

Independent variable is deemed to have a .on the dependent variable.

If one variable depends upon another variable is termed as variable.

research is also known as basic research because it is related with a particular project and problem.

A .study is a small scale preliminary study conducted before the main research, in order to check the feasibility or to improve the design of the research.

.research helps determine the best research design, data collection method and selection of subjects.

.report is a report prepared for specialists who are interested in understanding the technical aspects of research methodology and research findings.

An intervening variable tells there is a relationship between two variables.

surveys are used to gather information on a population at a single point in time.

A chart is a style of bar-chart used primary to describe price movements of a security, derivative, or currency over time is called

When there is long time gap between data collected and presentation of report, the study may lose its significance. In such cases report is presented.

When two attributes are present or absent together in the data and actual frequency is more than the expected frequency is called

The number of observations falling within a particular class interval is called its class

A ......................refers to one which provides several set of alternatives for its answers.

A .. is a circular chart divided into sectors, illustrating relative magnitudes or frequencies.

..is a method or technique or an approach of exploring or analyzing the life of a social unit.

. Is the process of assigning figures or other symbols to answers so that responses can be put into a limited number of categories or classes.

The ..method involves a complete enumeration of all units of the population or universe.

Suppose that a population with N = 200 has = 30. What is the mean of the sampling distribution of the mean for sample of size 40?

is a preliminary study conducted on a limited scale before the original studies are carried out in order to gain some primary information.

When a scale is used for the purpose of the identification, there is strict one to one correspondence between the numbers and the objects.

a researcher uses paired comparison scaling techniques to measure consumer preference between 7 brands of toilet soaps . He will present pairs of brands to the respondents.