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This section includes 48 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Bachelor of Science in Counselling Psychology (BSc Counselling Psychology) knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
A hypothesis in which there is no indication of direction of change or relation is called a ________ |
| A. | directional hypothesis |
| B. | non directional hypothesis |
| C. | alternate hypothesis |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» C. alternate hypothesis | |
| 2. |
A sampling technique in which each every item of the population is given an equal chance of being included in the sample is called |
| A. | Systematic sampling |
| B. | Stratified sampling |
| C. | Simple random sampling |
| D. | cluster sampling |
| Answer» D. cluster sampling | |
| 3. |
In which of the following methods one unit is selected randomly and additional units are selected at evenly spaced intervals? |
| A. | Simple random |
| B. | Cluster |
| C. | Systematic |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |
| 4. |
The sampling method which enables existing divisions and subdivisions of the population to be used as units at various stages is |
| A. | Systematic sampling |
| B. | Simple random sampling |
| C. | Cluster sampling |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |
| 5. |
In which of the following methods of sampling the choice of sample items depends exclusively on the judgement of the investigator? |
| A. | Purposive sampling |
| B. | Quota sampling |
| C. | Convenience sampling |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» B. Quota sampling | |
| 6. |
A sampling method in which sample elements are selected neither by probability method nor judgement but by convenience is called |
| A. | Accidental sampling |
| B. | Purposive sampling |
| C. | Quota sampling |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» B. Purposive sampling | |
| 7. |
The investigator has complete freedom in choosing his sample according to his wishes and desires in |
| A. | Judgemt sampling |
| B. | Quota sampling |
| C. | Convenience sampling |
| D. | Multiphase sampling |
| Answer» B. Quota sampling | |
| 8. |
The probability of an event is defined as the ratio of the number of favourable cases to the total number of equally likely cases in approach. |
| A. | Empirical |
| B. | Classical |
| C. | Subjective |
| D. | Axiomatic |
| Answer» C. Subjective | |
| 9. |
An event which may or may not occur while performing a certain random experiment is known as |
| A. | Sample space |
| B. | Outcomes |
| C. | Random event |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |
| 10. |
If the outcome of one event does not affect and is not affected by the other event, then the two events are called .. events. |
| A. | Equally likely |
| B. | Independent |
| C. | Dependent |
| D. | Mutually exclusive |
| Answer» C. Dependent | |
| 11. |
If the totality of events includes all the possible outcomes of a random experiment, then the events are called . |
| A. | Equally likely |
| B. | Independent |
| C. | Mutually exclusive |
| D. | Exhaustive |
| Answer» E. | |
| 12. |
greater percentage of cases distributed about the mean score 4. lesser percentage of cases belonging to extreme scores |
| A. | Only 1 and 2 are true |
| B. | Only 3 and 4 are true |
| C. | all are true |
| D. | all are false |
| Answer» C. all are true | |
| 13. |
Which of the following is the t value for the following data (small independent samples)X1= 12, X2 =11, n1 =5, n2=7, s1 = 1.12, s2 = 2.31 |
| A. | 8.9 |
| B. | 0.35 |
| C. | 0.89 |
| D. | 0.79 |
| Answer» D. 0.79 | |
| 14. |
Degrees of freedom for testing the significance of correlation coefficient is calculated using the formula ------ |
| A. | n1 + n2 |
| B. | n-1 |
| C. | n -3 |
| D. | n-2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 15. |
Following data is related to emotional intelligence of two groups A and B. Mean SD N Group A 75 15 150 Group B 70 20 250 Then the critical ratio is given by |
| A. | 2.53 |
| B. | 1.98 |
| C. | 2.84 |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |
| 16. |
The area under the normal curve between the ordinates x = - 3 and x = +3 is |
| A. | 68.26% |
| B. | 95.44% |
| C. | 99.73% |
| D. | 90% |
| Answer» D. 90% | |
| 17. |
The area under the normal curve between the ordinates x = - 2 and x = +2 is |
| A. | 68.26% |
| B. | 95.44% |
| C. | 99% |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. 99% | |
| 18. |
Normal distribution was defined specially by ------- a) Laplace b) Gauss c) DeMoivre d) None of these 59.Which of the following is significance of normal distribution in statistical analysis? |
| A. | many of the dependent variables are commonly assumed to be normally distributed |
| B. | many of the statistical techniques in inferential statistics assumes normality of variable. |
| C. | the theoretical distribution of the hypothetical set of sample means is approximately normal. |
| D. | all of the above |
| Answer» B. many of the statistical techniques in inferential statistics assumes normality of variable. | |
| 19. |
Arrange the stages of statistical investigation in correct order(i) presentation(ii) organization(iii) collection(iv) interpretation(v) Analysis |
| A. | (i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (v) |
| B. | (i), (iii), (ii), (v), (iv) |
| C. | (i), (iii), (ii), (iv), (v) |
| D. | (iii), (ii), (i), (v), (iv) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 20. |
A normal curve shows 1. a distribution of mentally normal persons 2. population distributed equally in various parts 3. greater percentage of cases distributed about the mean score 4. lesser percentage of cases belonging to extreme scores |
| A. | only 1 and 2 are true |
| B. | only 3 and 4 are true |
| C. | all are true |
| D. | all are false |
| Answer» C. all are true | |
| 21. |
If the highest frequency of a frequency distribution occurs at the lowest values or highest values, the distribution is |
| A. | Symmetrical |
| B. | Normal curve |
| C. | Skewed |
| D. | Non-skewed |
| Answer» D. Non-skewed | |
| 22. |
In a symmetrical distribution, mean, median and mode lie at the ____ of the distribution |
| A. | Left |
| B. | Right |
| C. | Centre |
| D. | Either (a) or (b) |
| Answer» D. Either (a) or (b) | |
| 23. |
Which of the following statements is true about platykurtic curve as compared to normal curve? |
| A. | flatter |
| B. | broader central position |
| C. | lower tails |
| D. | all of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 24. |
A distribution is leptokurtic if the calculated value of kurtosis in terms of percentile is - ------ |
| A. | equal to 0.263 |
| B. | less than 0.263 |
| C. | greater than 0.263 |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» C. greater than 0.263 | |
| 25. |
A distribution is platykurtic if the calculated value of kurtosis in terms of percentile is - ------ |
| A. | equal to zero |
| B. | less than 0.263 |
| C. | greater than 0.263 |
| D. | equal to 0.156 |
| Answer» D. equal to 0.156 | |
| 26. |
The degrees of freedom for testing significance of difference between two means for small independent samples is |
| A. | n1 + n2 |
| B. | n1 + n2 -1 |
| C. | n1 + n2 2 |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» D. none of these | |
| 27. |
In one way ANOVA, if the calculated F value is greater than the tabled value of F, then |
| A. | Mean difference between all pairs of groups will be significant |
| B. | Mean difference is not significant |
| C. | Mean difference between more than two groups in the set will be significant |
| D. | Mean difference between atleast two groups in the set will be significant |
| Answer» E. | |
| 28. |
The mean deviation from mean for the values 25, 63, 85, 75, 62, 70, 83, 28, 30, 12 is |
| A. | 22.64 |
| B. | 23.64 |
| C. | 20.36 |
| D. | 20.64 |
| Answer» C. 20.36 | |
| 29. |
When the aggregate and their divisions are to be shown together, the diagram used is |
| A. | Histogram |
| B. | Bar diagram |
| C. | Pie diagram |
| D. | Square diagram |
| Answer» D. Square diagram | |
| 30. |
The computation of ...............does not require proper ordering of values in ascending or descending order. |
| A. | Median |
| B. | Mode |
| C. | Mean |
| D. | Range |
| Answer» D. Range | |
| 31. |
For a frequency distribution, what will be the mean if median=132.8 and mode=141.3 ? |
| A. | 128.55 |
| B. | 125.55 |
| C. | 120 |
| D. | 122 |
| Answer» B. 125.55 | |
| 32. |
The mean of a distribution is 50 and the standard deviation is 5. The coefficient of variation is .............. |
| A. | 10% |
| B. | 0.1% |
| C. | 10 |
| D. | 0.1 |
| Answer» B. 0.1% | |
| 33. |
If the upper limit of a class and lower limit of the next class in a class interval are the same, it is a/an |
| A. | Inclusive Class Interval |
| B. | Exclusive Class Interval |
| C. | Cumulative Class Interval |
| D. | Statistical class interval |
| Answer» C. Cumulative Class Interval | |
| 34. |
The critical ratio is found to be 2.63 while testing H0: 1= 2 against H1: 1 2. Then which of the following statements is true? |
| A. | h0 is accepted at 0.05 level |
| B. | h0 is rejected at 0.05 level |
| C. | h0 is accepted at 0.01 level |
| D. | h0 is rejected at 0.01 level |
| Answer» E. | |
| 35. |
_____ is defined as half the distance between the third quartile and the first quartile. |
| A. | SD |
| B. | QD |
| C. | MD |
| D. | range |
| Answer» C. MD | |
| 36. |
The value of an item which occupies the central position when the items are arranged in the ascending or descending order is |
| A. | Mean |
| B. | Mode |
| C. | Median |
| D. | Average |
| Answer» D. Average | |
| 37. |
Standard deviation when expressed as percentage ratio to ____ we get coefficient of variation. |
| A. | Mean |
| B. | Median |
| C. | Coefficient of MD |
| D. | Coefficient of SD |
| Answer» B. Median | |
| 38. |
In a symmetrical frequency distribution, the number of items above and below the mean would be |
| A. | Same |
| B. | Not the same |
| C. | Equal to the mean |
| D. | More or less same |
| Answer» B. Not the same | |
| 39. |
Total sum of squares 2) Correction 3) Within sum of squares 4) Between sum of squares |
| A. | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| B. | 3, 2, 4, 1 |
| C. | 4, 3, 2, 1 |
| D. | 2, 1, 4, 3 |
| Answer» C. 4, 3, 2, 1 | |
| 40. |
_____ is defined as the arithmetic mean of deviations of all items in a series from their average. |
| A. | Quartile deviation |
| B. | Mean deviation |
| C. | Range |
| D. | Standard deviation |
| Answer» C. Range | |
| 41. |
The degrees of freedom for which the tabled t value is found for test of significance of mean is given by |
| A. | n |
| B. | n 2 |
| C. | n 1 |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» D. none of these | |
| 42. |
The method of organising data showing the number of times a score occur in given distribution is.......... |
| A. | Rank order |
| B. | Statistical table |
| C. | Frequency distribution |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 43. |
The sum of squares of deviations of a set of numbers from their mean is the property of |
| A. | Arithmetic mean |
| B. | Geometric mean |
| C. | Harmonic mean |
| D. | Combined mean |
| Answer» B. Geometric mean | |
| 44. |
Representation of data as portions of a circle of 3600 . |
| A. | Bar diagram |
| B. | Pie diagram |
| C. | Pictogram |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Pictogram | |
| 45. |
If the samples are dependent, the difference between mean can be tested using the formula. |
| A. | t = nsd |
| B. | t = nsd |
| C. | 2 nsd |
| D. | nsd |
| Answer» B. t = nsd | |
| 46. |
Which of the following is the t value for the following data (small independent samples) X1= 12, X2 =11, n1 =5, n2=7, s1 = 1.12, s2 = 2.31 |
| A. | 8.9 |
| B. | 0.35 |
| C. | 0.89 |
| D. | 0.79 |
| Answer» D. 0.79 | |
| 47. |
The calculated value of kurtosis in terms of percentile for a given data is found to be 0.321, then the distribution is |
| A. | mesokurtic |
| B. | leptokurtic |
| C. | platykurtic |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» D. none of these | |
| 48. |
The science of collection, organization, presentation, analysis and interpretation of numerical data , is a definition of statistics in . Sense. |
| A. | singular |
| B. | plural |
| C. | classical |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» B. plural | |