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351.

“ A system of systematically interrelated concepts, definitions and propositions thatare advanced to explain and Predict phenomena” defined by

A. Jack Gibbs
B. PV Young
C. Black
D. Rose Arnold
Answer» C. Black
352.

Which of the following is not a projective technique of data collection

A. Word association test
B. Sentence completion test
C. Story completion test
D. Pantry audit
Answer» E.
353.

Descriptive research design is ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐.

A. Specific
B. General
C. Providing knowledge.
D. none
Answer» B. General
354.

“Research is an organized and systematic enquiry” Defined by

A. Marshall
B. P.V. Young
C. Emory
D. Kerlinger
Answer» D. Kerlinger
355.

A concept which an quantitative values is called ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐.

A. Variable
B. Data
C. report
D. research.
Answer» B. Data
356.

The purpose of ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ is to communicate to the readers the methodology & the results of the study

A. research design
B. Research problem
C. Research
D. Research report.
Answer» E.
357.

(‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐) study is to learn who, what, when, where & how of atopic.

A. Descriptive research design
B. Exploratory research design.
C. Conclusive research design
D. Diagnostic research design.
Answer» B. Exploratory research design.
358.

What is the defining characteristic of experimental research?

A. Resistance to manipulation
B. Manipulation of the independent variable.
C. The use of open‐ended of questions.
D. Focuses only on local problems.
Answer» E.
359.

……………. is a source of problem

A. Schools and Colleges
B. Class Room Lectures
C. Play grounds
D. Infra structures
Answer» C. Play grounds
360.

‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ deal with the operational part of a research work.

A. Sampling design
B. Observational design
C. Statistical design
D. operational design.
Answer» E.
361.

Survey is usually ………….

A. Cheap
B. Expensive
C. Moderate
D. None of above
Answer» C. Moderate
362.

In ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ method each item has its own chance for being selected.

A. Non‐probability method.
B. Probability sampling method
C. Census meth
D. (d) None of these.
Answer» C. Census meth
363.

‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ research is based on the measurement of quantity or amount.

A. Qualitative
B. Quantitative
C. Appli
D. d.none
Answer» C. Appli
364.

Research design is a blue print, outline and a …………….

A. Plan
B. System
C. Strategy
D. Guide
Answer» B. System
365.

UGC Stands for

A. University Grants Commission
B. Union Government Commission
C. University Governance Council
D. Union government Council
Answer» B. Union Government Commission
366.

A Blue print of Research work is called

A. Research Problem
B. Research design
C. Research tools
D. Research methods
Answer» C. Research tools
367.

The Friendly relationship between Interviewer and respondent is called

A. Morale
B. Management
C. Rapport
D. Conclusion
Answer» D. Conclusion
368.

Sample value is called………………

A. Parameter
B. Core Value
C. Statistic
D. Variable
Answer» D. Variable
369.

‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ is a technique /procedure the researchers would adapt in selecting hands for thesample.

A. Research design
B. sample design
C. research report.
D. none
Answer» C. research report.
370.

A review that only demonstrates familiarity with an area is rarely published but it often is part of aneducational program is which type of review?

A. Integrative reviews
B. Theoretical reviews
C. Self-study reviews
D. Historical reviews
Answer» D. Historical reviews
371.

In research, something that does not “vary” is called a ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐.

A. Variable
B. Method
C. Constant
D. Control group.
Answer» D. Control group.
372.

A reasoning where we start with certain particular statements and conclude with a universalstatement is called

A. Deductive Reasoning
B. Inductive Reasoning
C. Abnormal Reasoning
D. Transcendental Reasoning
Answer» C. Abnormal Reasoning
373.

‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ is empirical & practical.

A. Historical
B. Applied research
C. Descriptive
D. Empirical.
Answer» C. Descriptive
374.

Drawing a sample from each stratum in the proportion to latter’s share in the total population iscalled

A. Stratified sampling
B. Proportioned stratified sampling
C. Disproportionate sampling
D. Quota sampling
Answer» C. Disproportionate sampling
375.

. Survey is a ……………. Study

A. Descriptive
B. Fact finding
C. Analytical
D. Systematic
Answer» C. Analytical
376.

Randomization of test units is a part of ………

A. Pretest
B. Posttest
C. Matching
D. Experiment
Answer» E.
377.

Interview which require “Probing” is called

A. Clinical Interview
B. Depth Interview
C. Group Interview
D. Telephone Interview
Answer» C. Group Interview
378.

A thesis statement is

A. A fact
B. A discussion
C. An assertion
D. An observation
Answer» D. An observation
379.

Research problem is selected from the stand point of-

A. Social relevance
B. Financial support
C. Researcher's interest
D. Availability of relevant literature
Answer» B. Financial support
380.

The Principles of fundamental research are used in

A. Action research
B. Applied research
C. Historical research
D. Philosophical research
Answer» C. Historical research
381.

Which of the following is the first step in starting the research process?

A. Identification of problem
B. Survey of related literature
C. Searching for solutions to the problem
D. Searching sources of information to locate problem
Answer» E.
382.

The importance of the correlation co-efficient lies in the fact that-

A. It is one of the most valid measure of statistics.
B. It is a non-parametric method of statistical analysis.
C. There is a linear relationship between the correlated variables.
D. It allows one to determine the degree or strength of the association between two variables.
Answer» E.
383.

Which one of the following is the most comprehensive source of population data?

A. Census
B. National Sample Surveys
C. Demographic Health Surveys
D. National Family Health Surveys
Answer» B. National Sample Surveys
384.

We use Factorial Analysis-

A. To test the Hypothesis
B. To know the difference between two variables
C. To know the relationship between two variables
D. To know the difference among the many variables
Answer» C. To know the relationship between two variables
385.

Hypothesis relates ________

A. Constant to constant
B. Constant to variables
C. Variables to constant
D. Variables to variables
Answer» E.
386.

In sampling, the lottery method is used for

A. Theorisation
B. Randomisation
C. Interpretation
D. Conceptualisation
Answer» C. Interpretation
387.

One of the following is not a quality of researcher-

A. Keenness in enquiry
B. He must be of alert mind
C. His assertion to outstrip the evidence
D. Unison with that of which he is in search
Answer» D. Unison with that of which he is in search
388.

The process not needed in experimental research is-

A. Controlling
B. Observation
C. Reference collection
D. Manipulation and replication
Answer» C. Reference collection
389.

'Ethnography' describes _______

A. Way of life
B. Culture
C. Both (a) and (b)
D. Progeny
Answer» D. Progeny
390.

When two or more successive footnotes refer to the same work which one of the following expressions is used ?

A. et.al
B. op.cit
C. loc.cit
D. ibid
Answer» E.
391.

Generalised conclusion on the basis of a sample is technically known as-

A. Statistical inference
B. Parameter inference
C. Data analysis and interpretation
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
392.

When a research problem is related to heterogeneous population, the most suitable sampling method is

A. Lottery Method
B. Cluster Sampling
C. Stratified Sampling
D. Convenient Sampling
Answer» D. Convenient Sampling
393.

The research that aims at immediate application is

A. Action Research
B. Empirical Research
C. Conceptual Research
D. Fundamental Research
Answer» B. Empirical Research
394.

In a Ph.D. thesis which one is the correct sequence for showing scheme of Chapterisation?

A. Introduction, Design of study, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Generalizations, Conclusions and Survey of related studies and suggestions for further research, References and Appendix
B. Survey of related studies, Introduction, Design of the study, Data-Analysis and interpretation, Conclusions and generalisations, suggested further study, References, Appendix
C. Survey of related studies, References, Introduction, Design of study, Data analysis and interpretation, Conclusions and generalizations, Suggestions for further research, Appendix
D. Introduction, Survey of related studies, Design of study, Data-presentation; analysis & Interpretation, Formulation of generalization & Conclusions, S
Answer» E.
395.

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. Trimming outliers from a data set without discussing your reasons in a research paper
C. Conducting a review of the literature that acknowledges the contributions of other people in the relevant field or relevant prior work
D. Including a colleague as an author on a research paper in return for a favor even though the colleague did not make a serious contribution to the pape
Answer» D. Including a colleague as an author on a research paper in return for a favor even though the colleague did not make a serious contribution to the pape
396.

The research is always -

A. exploring new knowledge
B. verifying the old knowledge
C. filling the gap between knowledge
D. all of these
Answer» E.
397.

Type-I Error occurs if ___________________

A. the null hypothesis is rejected even though it is true
B. the null hypothesis is accepted even though it is false
C. both the null hypothesis as well as alternative hypothesis are rejected
D. None of the above
Answer» B. the null hypothesis is accepted even though it is false
398.

Which one is called non-probability sampling?

A. Quota sampling
B. Cluster sampling
C. Systematic sampling
D. Stratified random sampling
Answer» B. Cluster sampling
399.

Which of the following is classified in the category of the developmental research?

A. Action research
B. Descriptive research
C. Philosophical research
D. All the above
Answer» E.
400.

The depth of any research can be judged by-

A. title of the research
B. duration of the research
C. objectives of the research
D. total expenditure on the research
Answer» D. total expenditure on the research