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This section includes 503 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Education and Teaching knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 451. |
Which one of the following is not a non-parametric test ? |
| A. | t-test |
| B. | Run test |
| C. | Sign test |
| D. | Chi-square test |
| Answer» B. Run test | |
| 452. |
Dramaturgical interviewing is carried out through ________ |
| A. | Debating |
| B. | Sampling |
| C. | Case study |
| D. | Role playing |
| Answer» E. | |
| 453. |
The process not needed in Experimental Researches is |
| A. | Controlling |
| B. | Observation |
| C. | Manipulation |
| D. | Content Analysis |
| Answer» D. Content Analysis | |
| 454. |
The format of thesis writing is the same as in |
| A. | a research dissertation |
| B. | writing of seminar presentation |
| C. | preparation of a research paper/article |
| D. | presenting a workshop/conference paper |
| Answer» B. writing of seminar presentation | |
| 455. |
Identify the correct sequence of research steps - |
| A. | Selection of topic, review of literature, interpretation of findings, data collection |
| B. | Selection of topic, data collection, review of literature, interpretation of findings |
| C. | Review of literature, selection of topic, data collection, interpretation of findings |
| D. | Selection of topic, review of literature, data collection, interpretation of findings |
| Answer» E. | |
| 456. |
The research approach of Max Weber to understand how people create meanings in natural settings is identified as |
| A. | Critical paradigm |
| B. | Positive paradigm |
| C. | Natural paradigm |
| D. | Interpretative paradigm |
| Answer» E. | |
| 457. |
Jean Piaget gave a theory of cognitive development of humans on the basis of his |
| A. | Action research |
| B. | Applied research |
| C. | Evaluation Research |
| D. | Fundamental research |
| Answer» E. | |
| 458. |
What is a Research Design? |
| A. | Sampling using a sampling frame |
| B. | Literally the researcher's brief case |
| C. | Identifying people who are suitable for research |
| D. | Sampling of people, newspapers, television programmes etc. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 459. |
To test null hypothesis, a researcher uses- |
| A. | X |
| B. | t test |
| C. | ANOVA |
| D. | factorial analysis |
| Answer» D. factorial analysis | |
| 460. |
The main purpose of research in education is to _________ |
| A. | Increase social status of an individual |
| B. | Increase job prospects of an individual |
| C. | Help in the personal growth of an individual |
| D. | Help the candidate become an eminent educationist |
| Answer» E. | |
| 461. |
Formulation of hypothesis may NOT be required in- |
| A. | Survey method |
| B. | Historical studies |
| C. | Normative studies |
| D. | Experimental studies |
| Answer» C. Normative studies | |
| 462. |
Research is not considered ethical if it |
| A. | is not of a very high standard |
| B. | tries to prove a particular point |
| C. | does not investigate the data scientifically |
| D. | does not ensure privacy and anonymity of the respondent |
| Answer» E. | |
| 463. |
A college wants to give training in use of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) to researchers. For this the college should organize- |
| A. | Lecture |
| B. | Seminar |
| C. | Workshop |
| D. | Conference |
| Answer» D. Conference | |
| 464. |
Action-research is- |
| A. | An applied research |
| B. | A longitudinal research |
| C. | A research carried out to solve immediate problems |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» D. All the above | |
| 465. |
Identify the incorrect statement- |
| A. | Scientific hypothesis is a scientific theory |
| B. | Hypothesis is a proposed explanation for a phenomenon |
| C. | A hypothesis is a basis for reasoning without any assumption of its truth |
| D. | A hypothesis is made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigations |
| Answer» B. Hypothesis is a proposed explanation for a phenomenon | |
| 466. |
Which one of the following does not come under the methods of data classification ? |
| A. | Spatial |
| B. | Normative |
| C. | Qualitative |
| D. | Quantitative |
| Answer» B. Normative | |
| 467. |
Which of the following sampling methods is not based on probability? |
| A. | Quota Sampling |
| B. | Cluster Sampling |
| C. | Stratified Sampling |
| D. | Simple Random Sampling |
| Answer» B. Cluster Sampling | |
| 468. |
Which one of the following is a research tool? |
| A. | Graph |
| B. | Diagram |
| C. | Illustration |
| D. | Questionnaire |
| Answer» E. | |
| 469. |
The word 'Anusandhan' implies _________ |
| A. | Goal Orientation |
| B. | Following an aim |
| C. | Attaining an aim |
| D. | Praying to achieve an aim |
| Answer» C. Attaining an aim | |
| 470. |
The longitudinal approach of research deals with _________. |
| A. | Short-term researches |
| B. | Long-term researches |
| C. | Horizontal researches |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Horizontal researches | |
| 471. |
The frequency distribution of a research data which is symmetrical in shape similar to a normal distribution but center peak is much higher, is |
| A. | Skewed |
| B. | Platykurtic |
| C. | Leptokurtic |
| D. | Mesokurtic |
| Answer» D. Mesokurtic | |
| 472. |
The F-test- |
| A. | is essentially a two tailed test. |
| B. | is essentially a one tailed test. |
| C. | can be one tailed as well as two tailed depending on the hypothesis. |
| D. | can never be a one tailed test. |
| Answer» D. can never be a one tailed test. | |
| 473. |
Primary data for the research process be collected through _______. |
| A. | Survey |
| B. | Experiment |
| C. | Both (a) and (b) |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 474. |
A hypothesis is a |
| A. | law |
| B. | canon |
| C. | postulate |
| D. | supposition |
| Answer» E. | |
| 475. |
Which one of the following is a non probability sampling? |
| A. | Stratified |
| B. | Purposive |
| C. | Systematic |
| D. | Simple Random |
| Answer» C. Systematic | |
| 476. |
Workshops are meant for |
| A. | giving lectures |
| B. | multiple target groups |
| C. | showcase new theories |
| D. | hands on training/experience |
| Answer» E. | |
| 477. |
_________ is a preferred sampling method for the population with finite size. |
| A. | Systematic sampling |
| B. | Purposive sampling |
| C. | Cluster sampling |
| D. | Area sampling |
| Answer» B. Purposive sampling | |
| 478. |
The research that applies the laws at the time of field study to draw more and more clear ideas about the problem is- |
| A. | Experimental research |
| B. | Applied research |
| C. | Action research |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» B. Applied research | |
| 479. |
Which of the following methods will you choose to prepare choropleth map of India showing urban density of population- |
| A. | Quintiles |
| B. | Quartiles |
| C. | Break - point |
| D. | Mean and SD |
| Answer» C. Break - point | |
| 480. |
Circle graphs are used to show- |
| A. | How one part is related to other parts? |
| B. | How various sections share in the whole? |
| C. | How one whole is related to other whole? |
| D. | How various parts are related to the whole? |
| Answer» E. | |
| 481. |
A research problem is not feasible only when- |
| A. | it is researchable |
| B. | it has utility and relevance |
| C. | it is new and adds something to knowledge |
| D. | it consists of independent and dependent variables |
| Answer» E. | |
| 482. |
_______ refers to inferring about the whole population based on the observations made on a small part. |
| A. | Pseudo-inference |
| B. | Objective inference |
| C. | Inductive inference |
| D. | Deductive inference |
| Answer» D. Deductive inference | |
| 483. |
Action research is |
| A. | An applied research |
| B. | Simulative research |
| C. | A longitudinal research |
| D. | A research carried out to solve immediate problems |
| Answer» E. | |
| 484. |
Tippit table refers to ____________ |
| A. | Table of random digits |
| B. | Table used in sampling methods |
| C. | Table used in statistical investigations |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 485. |
Determining the relationship between two or more variables occurs in _____________. |
| A. | Survey research |
| B. | Action research |
| C. | Correlational research |
| D. | Naturalistic observation |
| Answer» D. Naturalistic observation | |
| 486. |
Which of the following sampling methods is based on probability? |
| A. | Quota sampling |
| B. | Stratified sampling |
| C. | Judgement sampling |
| D. | Convenience sampling |
| Answer» C. Judgement sampling | |
| 487. |
Which one of the following is the oldest Archival source of data in India ? |
| A. | Census |
| B. | Vital Statistics |
| C. | Agricultural Statistics |
| D. | National Sample Surveys |
| Answer» E. | |
| 488. |
Normal Probability Curve should be |
| A. | Zero skewed |
| B. | Positively skewed |
| C. | Negatively skewed |
| D. | Leptokurtic skewed |
| Answer» B. Positively skewed | |
| 489. |
Manipulation is always a part of |
| A. | Historical research |
| B. | Descriptive research |
| C. | Fundamental research |
| D. | Experimental research |
| Answer» C. Fundamental research | |
| 490. |
The 'Sociogram' technique is used to study |
| A. | Human Relations |
| B. | Vocational Interest |
| C. | Achievement Motivation |
| D. | Professional Competence |
| Answer» B. Vocational Interest | |
| 491. |
The data of research is ______ |
| A. | Qualitative only |
| B. | Quantitative only |
| C. | Both (a) and (b) |
| D. | Neither (a) nor (b) |
| Answer» D. Neither (a) nor (b) | |
| 492. |
For advancing knowledge, the latest strategy used by mankind is |
| A. | scientific thinking |
| B. | inductive reasoning |
| C. | deductive reasoning |
| D. | consulting an authority |
| Answer» B. inductive reasoning | |
| 493. |
Action research means |
| A. | An applied research |
| B. | A longitudinal research |
| C. | A research with socioeconomic objective |
| D. | A research initiated to solve an immediate problem |
| Answer» E. | |
| 494. |
Research and Development become the index of development of country. Which of the following reasons are true with regards to this statement? |
| A. | Because R&D targets the human development |
| B. | Because R&D can improve the standard of living of the people in a country |
| C. | Because R&D reflect the true economic and social conditions prevailing in a country |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 495. |
Which correlation co-efficient best explains the relationship between creativity and intelligence? |
| A. | 0.3 |
| B. | 0.5 |
| C. | 0.6 |
| D. | 1 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 496. |
Which of the following sampling method is appropriate to study the prevalence of AIDS amongst male and female in India in 1976, 1986, 1996 and 2006? |
| A. | Quota sampling |
| B. | Cluster sampling |
| C. | Systematic sampling |
| D. | Stratified random sampling |
| Answer» D. Stratified random sampling | |
| 497. |
The study in which the investigators attempt to trace an effect is known as- |
| A. | Survey Research |
| B. | Historical Research |
| C. | Summative Research |
| D. | 'Ex-post Facto' Research |
| Answer» E. | |
| 498. |
Random sampling is helpful as it is __________. |
| A. | Reasonably accurate |
| B. | Free from personal biases |
| C. | An economical method of data collection |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 499. |
How can the objectivity of the research be enhanced? |
| A. | Through its validity |
| B. | Through its reliability |
| C. | Through its impartiality |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 500. |
The research which is exploring new facts through the study of the past is called |
| A. | Content analysis |
| B. | Historical research |
| C. | Mythological research |
| D. | Philosophical research |
| Answer» C. Mythological research | |