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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.
| 301. |
Selecting sample units in just a “hit and miss” fashion is called |
| A. | Purposive sampling |
| B. | Accidental sampling |
| C. | Stratified sampling |
| D. | Systematic sampling |
| Answer» C. Stratified sampling | |
| 302. |
“Doubt is often better than ……………….” |
| A. | Belief |
| B. | Value |
| C. | Confidence |
| D. | Overconfidence |
| Answer» E. | |
| 303. |
‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ studies involve the collection of data from a sample at different points in time. |
| A. | Cross‐sectional study |
| B. | Longitudinal study |
| C. | experimental study. |
| D. | none |
| Answer» C. experimental study. | |
| 304. |
The process of examining the collected raw data to detect errors and omissions and to correct thesewhen possible |
| A. | Editing |
| B. | Coding |
| C. | Tabulation |
| D. | Classification |
| Answer» B. Coding | |
| 305. |
Theory is “ a set of systematically related propositions specifying casual relationship amongvariables” is defined by |
| A. | Black James and Champion |
| B. | P.V. Young |
| C. | Emory |
| D. | Gibbes |
| Answer» B. P.V. Young | |
| 306. |
For Data Analysis ……….. time can be devoted |
| A. | 25% |
| B. | 75% |
| C. | 30% |
| D. | 100% |
| Answer» B. 75% | |
| 307. |
(‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐) research means ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐. |
| A. | Mere assumption |
| B. | Supposition to be proved/disproved |
| C. | A hidden thing |
| D. | Normal question that he intends to resolve. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 308. |
Hypothesis ……………… Research |
| A. | Guide |
| B. | Misguide |
| C. | Alter |
| D. | Change |
| Answer» B. Misguide | |
| 309. |
Which of the following best describes quantitative research? |
| A. | The collection of non numerical data. |
| B. | An attempt to confirm the researchers hypothesis. |
| C. | Research that is exploratory. |
| D. | research the attempts to generate a new theory. |
| Answer» C. Research that is exploratory. | |
| 310. |
When the dependent variable is not free from the influence of extraneous variable,the relationshipis known as |
| A. | Interrogative |
| B. | Exceptional |
| C. | Confounded |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 311. |
The second variable is called ………… |
| A. | Independent |
| B. | Dependent |
| C. | Separate |
| D. | Abstract |
| Answer» C. Separate | |
| 312. |
Mean, Median and Mode are : |
| A. | Measures of deviation |
| B. | Ways of sampling |
| C. | Measures of central tendency |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 313. |
In qualitative research paradigm, which of the following features may be considered critical? |
| A. | Data collection with standardised research tools. |
| B. | Sampling design with probability sample techniques. |
| C. | Data collection with bottom-up empirical evidences. |
| D. | Data gathering to take place with top-down systematic evidences. |
| Answer» D. Data gathering to take place with top-down systematic evidences. | |
| 314. |
Research help in explaining the ………… with which something operates. |
| A. | Velocity |
| B. | Momentum |
| C. | Frequency |
| D. | gravity |
| Answer» D. gravity | |
| 315. |
‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ sampling is a probability sampling. |
| A. | Systematic |
| B. | Judgment |
| C. | Quota |
| D. | none |
| Answer» B. Judgment | |
| 316. |
“Foundations of Behavioral Research” is written by |
| A. | P.V. Young |
| B. | Kerlinger |
| C. | Emory |
| D. | Clover Vernon |
| Answer» C. Emory | |
| 317. |
A Hypothesis must be ……………. |
| A. | Diffuse |
| B. | Specific |
| C. | Slow |
| D. | Speedy |
| Answer» C. Slow | |
| 318. |
‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ comprises defining & redefining problems, formulating hypothesis or suggestedsolution. |
| A. | Primary data |
| B. | Secondary data. |
| C. | Research |
| D. | none |
| Answer» B. Secondary data. | |
| 319. |
After formulating the research problem the research will prepare ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐. |
| A. | Sample design |
| B. | Data collection method |
| C. | research designs |
| D. | none of these. |
| Answer» D. none of these. | |
| 320. |
Social research aims at ………………. |
| A. | Integration |
| B. | Social Harmony |
| C. | National Integration |
| D. | Social Equality |
| Answer» B. Social Harmony | |
| 321. |
‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ are not related to the purpose of the study , but may affect the dependentvariable are termed as extraneous variable. |
| A. | Independent variable |
| B. | Information |
| C. | Primary data. |
| D. | none |
| Answer» B. Information | |
| 322. |
‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ is a method of collecting data involves presentation of oral‐verbal sterile &reply interms of oral‐verbal responses. |
| A. | Interview method |
| B. | observation |
| C. | research. |
| D. | none |
| Answer» B. observation | |
| 323. |
There is a concept by …………………… |
| A. | Observation |
| B. | formulation |
| C. | Theory |
| D. | Postulation |
| Answer» E. | |
| 324. |
‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ research is concerned with qualitative phenomenon. |
| A. | Qualitative |
| B. | Quantitative |
| C. | Appli |
| D. | d.none |
| Answer» B. Quantitative | |
| 325. |
Fundamental research aims at |
| A. | Action research |
| B. | Survey |
| C. | Pure research |
| D. | Pilot survey |
| Answer» D. Pilot survey | |
| 326. |
(‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐) & end matter are the lay out of‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐. |
| A. | Research design |
| B. | Sample design |
| C. | Research report |
| D. | none of these. |
| Answer» D. none of these. | |
| 327. |
‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ is a plan that specifies the sources & types of information relevant to the researchproblem. |
| A. | Research problem |
| B. | Research report |
| C. | Research designs |
| D. | none of these. |
| Answer» D. none of these. | |
| 328. |
Personal interviews conducted in shopping malls are known as……… |
| A. | Mall interviews |
| B. | Mall intercept interviews |
| C. | Brief interviews |
| D. | None of the given options |
| Answer» C. Brief interviews | |
| 329. |
The question which by its content structure or wordings leads the respondent in thedirection of a certain answer is called |
| A. | Factual question |
| B. | Opinion question |
| C. | Leading question |
| D. | Structural question |
| Answer» D. Structural question | |
| 330. |
The …………. in which researcher is nurtured is a source of Hypothesis |
| A. | Caste |
| B. | Community |
| C. | Culture |
| D. | Economy |
| Answer» D. Economy | |
| 331. |
…………………. Represent common sense ideas |
| A. | Statistical Hypothesis |
| B. | Complex Hypothesis |
| C. | Common sense Hypothesis |
| D. | Analytical Hypothesis |
| Answer» D. Analytical Hypothesis | |
| 332. |
A finite subset of a population, selected from at with the objective of investigating its properties iscalled ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐. |
| A. | Population |
| B. | Universe |
| C. | Sample |
| D. | Census. |
| Answer» D. Census. | |
| 333. |
‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ is the procedure for gaining knowledge by conducting observation under controlledtechniques. |
| A. | Exploratory design |
| B. | Descriptive design |
| C. | Diagnostic design |
| D. | Experimental design. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 334. |
‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ research is concerned with qualitative phenomenon. |
| A. | Qualitative research |
| B. | Quantitative research |
| C. | Empirical research |
| D. | analytical research. |
| Answer» B. Quantitative research | |
| 335. |
The primary aim of ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ is to understand social life & thereby to gain a greater measure ofcontrol over social behavior. |
| A. | Educational research |
| B. | Social research |
| C. | managerial research |
| D. | none of these. |
| Answer» C. managerial research | |
| 336. |
An instrument used in method is called |
| A. | Sample |
| B. | Technique |
| C. | Tool |
| D. | Survey |
| Answer» D. Survey | |
| 337. |
A ……………… is an abstraction formed by generalization from particulars |
| A. | Hypothesis |
| B. | Variable |
| C. | Concept |
| D. | facts |
| Answer» D. facts | |
| 338. |
Failure to acknowledge the borrowed material is called (Take and use of others asone’s own) |
| A. | Acknowledgement |
| B. | Foot note |
| C. | Index |
| D. | Plagiarism |
| Answer» E. | |
| 339. |
Which of the following is a discrete variable? |
| A. | height |
| B. | age |
| C. | miles per gallon |
| D. | number of children |
| Answer» E. | |
| 340. |
Secondary data may include which of the following? |
| A. | official documents |
| B. | personal documents |
| C. | Research data |
| D. | all of the above. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 341. |
Assigning numerals or other symbols to the categories or response is called |
| A. | Editing |
| B. | Coding |
| C. | Transcription |
| D. | Tablet ion |
| Answer» C. Transcription | |
| 342. |
Descriptive research design is ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐. |
| A. | General |
| B. | Specific |
| C. | informative. |
| D. | none |
| Answer» C. informative. | |
| 343. |
…………. Is a quality of Good Hypothesis |
| A. | Small in size |
| B. | Conceptual Clarity |
| C. | durability |
| D. | applicability |
| Answer» C. durability | |
| 344. |
Basing conclusions without any bias and value judgment is …………… |
| A. | Objectivity |
| B. | Specificity |
| C. | Values |
| D. | Facts |
| Answer» B. Specificity | |
| 345. |
What is the last step in research process? |
| A. | Execution of the project |
| B. | Preparation of the research report |
| C. | Testing hypothesis |
| D. | none of these. |
| Answer» B. Preparation of the research report | |
| 346. |
………….. is a source of Hypothesis |
| A. | Intuition |
| B. | Knowledge |
| C. | Energy |
| D. | Survey |
| Answer» B. Knowledge | |
| 347. |
The main objective of ………….. study’s to acquire knowledge |
| A. | Exploratory |
| B. | Descriptive |
| C. | Diagnostic |
| D. | Descriptive and Diagnostic |
| Answer» C. Diagnostic | |
| 348. |
“Criteria of Good Research” is written by |
| A. | Delta Kappan |
| B. | James Harold Fox |
| C. | P.V.Young |
| D. | Karl Popper |
| Answer» C. P.V.Young | |
| 349. |
Example for fact finding study is |
| A. | Pure Research |
| B. | Survey |
| C. | Action Research |
| D. | Long term Research |
| Answer» C. Action Research | |
| 350. |
A methods of collecting primary data in which a number of individuals with acommon interest interact is called |
| A. | Telephone Interview |
| B. | Clinical Interview |
| C. | Focused Interview |
| D. | Group Interview |
| Answer» E. | |