Research Methodology MCQ

 1) Who was the author of the book named "Methods in Social Research"?

  1. Kerlinger
  2. CR Kothari
  3. Goode and Hatt
  4. Wilkinson

Answer: c) Goode and Halt

Explanation: The book named "Methods in Social Research" was authored by Goode and Hatt on Dec 01, 1952, which was specifically aimed to improve student's knowledge as well as response skills.


2) What is the major attribute of Correlation Analysis?

  1. Association among variables
  2. Difference among variables
  3. Regression among variables
  4. Variations among variables

Answer: a) Association among variables

Explanation: Mainly the correlational analysis focus on finding the association between one or more quantitative independent variables and one or more quantitative dependent variables.


3) What is the name of the conceptual framework in which the research is carried out?

  1. Research hypothesis
  2. Synopsis of Research
  3. Research paradigm
  4. Research design

Answer: d) Research design

Explanation: A conceptual framework can be understood as a Research design that you require before research.


4) What is the main role of research in education?

  1. To upsurge one's social status.
  2. To increase one's job prospects.
  3. To augment one's personal growth.
  4. To help an applicant in becoming a renowned educationalist.

Answer: d) To help an applicant in becoming a renowned educationalist

Explanation: Educational research can be defined as an assurance for reviewing and improving educational practice, which will result in becoming a renowned educationalist.


5) Which of the following features are considered as critical in qualitative research?

  1. Collecting data with the help of standardized research tools.
  2. Design sampling with probability sample techniques.
  3. Collecting data with bottom-up empirical evidence.
  4. Gathering data with top-down schematic evidence.

Answer: c) Collecting data with bottom-up empirical evidence.

Explanation: In qualitative research, we use an inductive methodology that starts from particular to general. In other words, we study society from the bottom, then move upward to make the theories.


6) How is random sampling helpful?

  1. Reasonably accurate
  2. An economical method of data collection
  3. Free from personal biases
  4. All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

Explanation: In random sampling, for each element of the set, there exist a possibility to get selected.


7) A research intends to explore the result of possible factors for the organization of effective mid-day meal interventions. Which research method will be most appropriate for this study?

  1. Descriptive survey method
  2. Historical method
  3. Ex-post facto method
  4. Experimental method

Answer: c) Ex-post facto method

Explanation: Mainly in the ex-post facto method, the existing groups with qualities are compared on some dependent variable. It is also known as quasi-experimental for the fact that instead of randomly assigning the subjects, they are grouped on the basis of a particular characteristic or trait.


8) Research and Development become the index of development of the country. Which of the following reasons are true with regards to this statement?

  1. R&D targets human development
  2. R&D can enhance people's standard of living in the country
  3. R&D reflects the actual economic and social conditions being prevailed in the country
  4. All the above
Answer: d) All of the above.

9) What does the longitudinal research approach actually deal with?

  1. Long-term research
  2. Short-term research
  3. Horizontal research
  4. None of the above

Answer: a) Long-term research

Explanation: In general, the longitudinal approach is long-term research in which the researchers keep on examining similar individuals to detect if any change has occurred over a while.


10) Which of the following does not correspond to characteristics of research?

  1. Research is not passive
  2. Research is systematic
  3. Research is not a problem-oriented
  4. Research is not a process

Answer: d) Research is not a process

Explanation: Research is an inspired and systematic work that is undertaken by the researchers to intensify expertise.


11) Which of the following options are the main tasks of research in modern society?

  1. To learn new things
  2. To keep pace with the advancement in knowledge
  3. To systematically examine and critically analyze the investigations/sources with the objective
  4. All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

Explanation: Research is an inspired and systematic work that is undertaken by the researchers to intensify expertise.


12) A researcher is interested in studying the prospects of a particular political party in an urban area. So, what tool should he prefer for the study?

  1. Rating Scale
  2. Interview
  3. Questionnaire
  4. Schedule

Answer: c) Questionnaire

Explanation: Since it is an urban area, so there is a probability of literacy amongst a greater number of people. Also, there would be numerous questions over the ruling period of a political party, which cannot be simply answered by rating. The rating can only be considered if any political party has done some work, which is why the Questionnaire is used.


13) Who can successfully conduct Research?

  1. Someone who is a hard worker
  2. Possesses post-graduation degree
  3. Has studied research methodology
  4. Possesses thinking and reasoning ability

Answer: c) Has studied research methodology

Explanation: Anyone who has studied the research methodology can undergo the research.


14) Which of the following is not the method of Research?

  1. Survey
  2. Historical
  3. Observation
  4. Philosophical

Answer: c) Observation

Explanation: Mainly the research method comprises strategies, processes or techniques that are being utilized to collect the data or evidence so as to reveal new information or create a better understanding of a topic.


15) Which one is called non-probability sampling?

  1. Quota sampling
  2. Cluster sampling
  3. Systematic sampling
  4. Stratified random sampling

Answer: a) Quota sampling

Explanation: In non-probability sampling, all the members do not get an equal opportunity to participate in the study.


16) Which one among the following statements is correct in context to research?

a) Research refers to a series of systematic activity or activities undertaken to find out the solution to a problem.
b) It is a systematic, logical and unbiased process wherein verification of hypotheses, data analysis, interpretation and formation of principles can be done.
c) It is an intellectual inquiry or quest towards truth,
d) It enhances knowledge.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

  1. a), b), c) and d)
  2. a), b) and c)
  3. b), c) and d)
  4. a), c) and d)

Answer: A. a), b), c) and d)

Explanation: All of the above.


17) "Sampling Cases" can be defined as

  1. Sampling using a sampling frame
  2. Identifying people who are suitable for research
  3. Literally the researcher's brief case
  4. A sampling of people, newspapers, television programs etc.

Answer: d) A sampling of people, newspapers, television programs etc.

Explanation: In general, sampling in case study research involves decisions made by the researchers regarding the strategies of sampling, the number of case studies, and the definition of the unit of analysis.


18) Which technique is generally followed when the population is finite?

  1. Systematic Sampling Technique
  2. Purposive Sampling Technique
  3. Area Sampling Technique
  4. None of the above

Answer: a) Systematic Sampling Technique

Explanation: Systematic sampling can be understood as a probability sampling method in which the members of the population are selected by the researchers at a regular interval.


19) Research problem is selected from the standpoint of

  1. Social relevance
  2. Financial support
  3. Researcher's interest
  4. Availability of relevant literature

Answer: a) Social relevance

Explanation: No explanation.


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

  1. Census
  2. National Sample Surveys
  3. Demographic Health Surveys
  4. National Family Health Surveys

Answer: a) Census

Explanation: Census is an official survey that keeps track of the population data.


21) The process not needed in experimental research is

  1. Controlling
  2. Observation
  3. Reference collection
  4. Manipulation and replication

Answer: b) Observation

Explanation: No explanation.


22) What are those conditions where a research problem is not viable?

  1. It is new and adds something to knowledge
  2. It can be researched
  3. It has utility and relevance
  4. It contains dependent and independent variables

Answer: d) It contains dependent and independent variables

Explanation: A research problem can be defined as a statement about the concerned area, a condition needed to be improved, a difficulty that has to be eliminated, or a troubling question existing in scholarly literature, in theory, or in practice pointing towards the need of delivering a deliberate investigation.


23) Action-research can be understood as ___________

  1. A longitudinal research
  2. An applied research
  3. A kind of research being carried out to solve a specific problem
  4. All of the above

Answer: c) A kind of research being carried out to solve a specific problem

Explanation: In general, action research is termed as a philosophy or a research methodology, which is implemented in social sciences.


24. Which of the following is the Objective of the Research?

(A) To become familiar with a phenomenon

(B) To test a hypothesis of a causal relationship between variables

(C)To determine the frequency with which something occurs or with it is associated with something else.

(D) All of the above

Answer (D) All of the above


25. Research is basically

(A) a methodology of enquiry

(B) search of truth

(C) a systematic exploration of facts

(D) All of the above

Answer (D) All of the above


26. A hypothesis is a

(A) Tentative statement whose validity is still to be tested

(B) Supposition which is based on the past experiences

(C) Statement of fact

(D) All of the above

Answer (A) Tentative statement whose validity is still to be tested


27. What do you mean by synopsis of a research project?

(A) The blue print of research

(B) Extracts from the research observations

(C) A plan of the research

(D) Summary of the findings of the research

Answer (D) Summary of the findings of the research


28. Which of the following is a step of research design?

 (A) Defining the problem and formulating a hypothesis

(B) Collecting data

(C) Drawing inferences from the data

(D) All of the above

Answer (D) All of the above


29. The Data of research is, generally

(A) Qualitative only

(B) Quantitative only

(C) Both ‘A’ and ‘B’

(D) Neither ‘A’ nor ‘B'

Answer (C) Both 'A' and 'B'


30. A research aims at

(A) Verifying the existing knowledge

(B) Acquiring new knowledge

(C) Filling the missing links in the existing Knowledge

 (D) All of the above

Answer (D) All of the above


31. Action research means

(A) A longitudinal research

(B) An applied research

(C) Research which are initiated to solve the immediate problems

(D) All of the above

Answer (C) Research which are initiated to solve the immediate problems


32. Who defined “Research” as “systematized effort to gain new knowledge”

(A)Tom & Zerry

(B) Redman and Mory

(C) F.W Taylor

(D) Ross Taylor

Answer (B) Redman and Mory

 

33. Which of the following is the Objective of the Research?

(A) To become familiar with a phenomenon

(B) To test a hypothesis of a causal relationship between variables

(C)To determine the frequency with which something occurs or with it is associated with something else.

(D) All of the above

Answer (D) All of the above



34. Research is basically

(A) a methodology of enquiry

(B) search of truth

(C) a systematic exploration of facts

(D) All of the above

Answer (D) All of the above

 

35. The main purpose of research in education is to

(A)-help in individual’s personal growth 

(B) increase the social prestige of an individual

(C) increase individual’s market value of jobs 

(D) help the individual to become an eminent educationist

Answer (A)-help in individual's personal growth

 

36. Where is the objective observation used?

(A) In conducting experiments

(B) In research

(C) In normal behaviour 

(D) In almost all the situations

Answer (A) In conducting experiments

 

37. A hypothesis is a

(A) Tentative statement whose validity is still to be tested

(B) Supposition which is based on the past experiences

(C) Statement of fact

(D) All of the above

Answer (A) Tentative statement whose validity is still to be tested

 

38. What do you mean by synopsis of a research project?

(A) The blue print of research

(B) Extracts from the research observations

(C) A plan of the research

(D) Summary of the findings of the research

Answer (D) Summary of the findings of the research

 

39. What do you mean by an assumption?

 

(A) It is a framework in which research work has to be done

(B) It simplifies the logical process of arriving at the solution

(C) It is a restrictive condition

(D) None of the above

Answer (B) It simplifies the logical process of arriving at the solution

 

40. The preparation of a synopsis is

(A) an art

(B) a science

(C) Both ‘A’ and ‘B’

(D) None of these

Answer (C) Both 'A' and 'B'

 

41. The advantage of sampling is

 

(A) time-saving

(B) capital-saving

(C) increased accurary

(D) Both ‘A’ and ‘B’

Answer (D) Both 'A' and 'B'

 

42. In case of destructive testings, the best method of research is

 

(A) Sampling

(B) Complete enumeration

(C) Census survey

 (D) None of the above

Answer (A) Sampling

 

43. The method of Randomization involves

 

(A) lottery

(B) Coin method

(C) Tippit’s table of random digits

(D)All of the above

Answer (D) All of the above

 

44. The advantages of random sampling is that

 

(A) It is free from personal biases

(B) It produces reasonably accurate results

(C) It is an economical method of data. Collection

(D) All of the above

Answer (D) All of the above

 

45. Tippit table is

 

(A) A table of random digits

(B) Used in statistical investigations

(C) Used in sampling methods

(D) All of the above

Answer (D) All of the above

 

46. The demerits of sampling methods is

 

(A) Existence of sampling errors

 (B) Requirements of adequately trained personnel for sample survey

 (C) Non-uniformity in sample units

(D) All of the above

Answer (D) All of the above

 

47. Which is the Design of sampling?

(A) Probability selection

(B) Purposive Methods

(C) Mixed Sample

(D) All of the above

Answer (D) All of the above

 

48. Survey research methods come under

(A) Pre-empirical research methods

(B) Descriptive research methods

(C) Experimental research methods

(D) All of the above

Answer (B) Descriptive research methods

 

 

49. What is/are the base(s) of formulation of a Hypothesis?

(A) Reflection

(B) Deduction

(C) Observation

(D) All of these

Answer (D) All of these

 
 

50. Which is not the characteristic of research

(A) Basic Research

(B) Holistic Perspective

(C) Context Sensitivity

(D) Ex-Post Facto Research

 

Answer (D) Ex-Post Facto Research

 
 

51. The different between the Ex-Post Facto Research and Experiments research is

(A) Expose

(B) Control

(C) Search

(D) None of the above

Answer (B) Control

 
 

52. Ex-Post Facto Research could be

(A) Large

(B) Small

(C) Both

(D) None of the above

Answer (C) Both

 

53. Part of social research is

(A) Laboratory experiment

(B) Field Experiment

(C) Survey research

(D) All of the above

Answer (D) All of the above

 
 

54. Kotz has been divided field studies into

(A) Exploratory

(B) Hypothesis testing

(C) Both of the above

(D) None of the above

Answer (C) Both of the above

 
 

55. Which of the following is a step of research design?

 (A) Defining the problem and formulating a hypothesis

(B) Collecting data

(C) Drawing inferences from the data

(D) All of the above

 Answer (D) All of the above

 

56. Which of the following is the chief characteristic of sampling methods?

(A) Economy

(B) Reliability

(C) Feasibility

(D) All of the above

Answer (D) All of the above

 
 

57. Scientific methods are used in

(A) only research projects in pure sciences

(B) social science researches

(C) Both ‘A’ and ‘B’

(D) Neither ‘A’ nor ‘B’

Answer (C) Both 'A' and 'B'

 
 

58. Which of the following is a type of hypothesis?

(A) Interrogative hypothesis

(B) Declarative hypothesis

(C) Directional hypothesis

(D) All of the above

Answer (D) All of the above

 
 

59. Which of the following is a non-probability sampling method?

(A) Simple random sampling

(B) Systematic sampling

(C) Cluster sampling

(D) Quota sampling

Answer (D) Quota sampling

 
 

60. In which of the following cases, the formation of hypothesis may not be necessary?

(A) Investigative historical studies

(B) Experimental studies

(C) Normative studies

(D) Survey studies

Answer (C) Normative studies

 
 

61. A researcher divides the whole population in different parts and then fixes the no. of units from each of the parts that are to be included in the sample. The method of sampling used by him is

(A) Stratified random sampling

(B) Cluster sampling

(C) Quota sampling

(D) All of the above

Answer (C) Quota sampling

 
 

62. For the population with finite size which of the following sampling method is generally preferred?

(A) Cluster sampling

(B) Area sampling

(C) Preposive sampling

(D) Systematic sampling

Answer (D) Systematic sampling

 
 

63. A research is based on

 (A) Ideas of the scientists

(B) Experiments

(C) Scientific method

(D) Some general principles

Answer (C) Scientific method

 
 

64. The scientific study of the historical back ground of the events to determine its bearing on the present conditions is called

(A) Philosophical research

(B) Action research

(C) Experimental research

(D) Historical research

Answer (D) Historical research

 
 

65. Research and Development (R&D) has now become the index of development of country because

(A) R&D reflect the true economic and social conditions prevailing in a country

(B) R&D targets the human development

(C) R&D can improve the standard of living of the people in a country

(D) All of the above

Answer (D) All of the above

 
 

66. The word ‘unscientific means

(A) Prejudices and biases

(B) Useless arguments

(C) Not being in harmony

(D) All of the above

Answer (D) All of the above

 
 

67. Who put forward the statement, “Research is an honest effort carried out through insight”?

(A) Watson

(B) Binet

(C) Best

(D) Cook

Answer (A) Watson

 
 

68. The Data of research is, generally

(A) Qualitative only

(B) Quantitative only

(C) Both ‘A’ and ‘B’

(D) Neither ‘A’ nor ‘B’

Answer (C) Both 'A' and 'B'

 

69. Which of the following is a paramount requirement of a Researcher?

(A) Scientific thinking

(B) Scientific feeling

(C) Scientific behaviour

(D) Scientific attitude

Answer (D) Scientific attitude

 

 

70. A research aims at

(A) Verifying the existing knowledge

(B) Acquiring new knowledge

(C) Filling the missing links in the existing Knowledge

 (D) All of the above

Answer (D) All of the above
 

71. Longitudinal approach of Research deals with

(A) Short-term researches

(B) Long-term researches

(C) Horizontal researches

(D) None of the above

Answer (B) Long-term researches

 

72. Action research means

(A) A longitudinal research

(B) An applied research

(C) Research which are initiated to solve the immediate problems

(D) All of the above

Answer (C) Research which are initiated to solve the immediate problems

 

73. Why Yamuna Action Plan’, is an Action Research Plan?

(A) It has a definite goals and objectives

(B) It is to be finished in a pre-determined schedule

(C) It has a definite socio-economic objective

(D) All of the above

Answer (D) All of the above

 

74. Which of the following Researches emphasise primarily the factual aims?

(A) Philosophical researches

(B) Historical researches

(C) Theoretical researches

(D) Behavioral researches

Answer (B) Historical researches

 

75. A successful research requirements

(A) Planning

(B) Guidance

(C) Expert

(D) All of the above

Answer (D) All of the above

 

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