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301.

‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ 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.
302.

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
303.

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
304.

For Data Analysis ……….. time can be devoted

A. 25%
B. 75%
C. 30%
D. 100%
Answer» B. 75%
305.

(‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐) 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.
306.

Hypothesis ……………… Research

A. Guide
B. Misguide
C. Alter
D. Change
Answer» B. Misguide
307.

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.
308.

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
309.

The second variable is called …………

A. Independent
B. Dependent
C. Separate
D. Abstract
Answer» C. Separate
310.

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
311.

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.
312.

Research help in explaining the ………… with which something operates.

A. Velocity
B. Momentum
C. Frequency
D. gravity
Answer» D. gravity
313.

‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ sampling is a probability sampling.

A. Systematic
B. Judgment
C. Quota
D. none
Answer» B. Judgment
314.

“Foundations of Behavioral Research” is written by

A. P.V. Young
B. Kerlinger
C. Emory
D. Clover Vernon
Answer» C. Emory
315.

A Hypothesis must be …………….

A. Diffuse
B. Specific
C. Slow
D. Speedy
Answer» C. Slow
316.

‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ comprises defining & redefining problems, formulating hypothesis or suggestedsolution.

A. Primary data
B. Secondary data.
C. Research
D. none
Answer» B. Secondary data.
317.

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.
318.

Social research aims at ……………….

A. Integration
B. Social Harmony
C. National Integration
D. Social Equality
Answer» B. Social Harmony
319.

‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ 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
320.

‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ 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
321.

There is a concept by ……………………

A. Observation
B. formulation
C. Theory
D. Postulation
Answer» E.
322.

‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ research is concerned with qualitative phenomenon.

A. Qualitative
B. Quantitative
C. Appli
D. d.none
Answer» B. Quantitative
323.

Fundamental research aims at

A. Action research
B. Survey
C. Pure research
D. Pilot survey
Answer» D. Pilot survey
324.

(‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐) & 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.
325.

‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ 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.
326.

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
327.

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
328.

The …………. in which researcher is nurtured is a source of Hypothesis

A. Caste
B. Community
C. Culture
D. Economy
Answer» D. Economy
329.

…………………. Represent common sense ideas

A. Statistical Hypothesis
B. Complex Hypothesis
C. Common sense Hypothesis
D. Analytical Hypothesis
Answer» D. Analytical Hypothesis
330.

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.
331.

‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ 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.
332.

‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ research is concerned with qualitative phenomenon.

A. Qualitative research
B. Quantitative research
C. Empirical research
D. analytical research.
Answer» B. Quantitative research
333.

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
334.

An instrument used in method is called

A. Sample
B. Technique
C. Tool
D. Survey
Answer» D. Survey
335.

A ……………… is an abstraction formed by generalization from particulars

A. Hypothesis
B. Variable
C. Concept
D. facts
Answer» D. facts
336.

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.
337.

Which of the following is a discrete variable?

A. height
B. age
C. miles per gallon
D. number of children
Answer» E.
338.

Secondary data may include which of the following?

A. official documents
B. personal documents
C. Research data
D. all of the above.
Answer» E.
339.

Assigning numerals or other symbols to the categories or response is called

A. Editing
B. Coding
C. Transcription
D. Tablet ion
Answer» C. Transcription
340.

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

A. General
B. Specific
C. informative.
D. none
Answer» C. informative.
341.

…………. Is a quality of Good Hypothesis

A. Small in size
B. Conceptual Clarity
C. durability
D. applicability
Answer» C. durability
342.

Basing conclusions without any bias and value judgment is ……………

A. Objectivity
B. Specificity
C. Values
D. Facts
Answer» B. Specificity
343.

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
344.

………….. is a source of Hypothesis

A. Intuition
B. Knowledge
C. Energy
D. Survey
Answer» B. Knowledge
345.

The main objective of ………….. study’s to acquire knowledge

A. Exploratory
B. Descriptive
C. Diagnostic
D. Descriptive and Diagnostic
Answer» C. Diagnostic
346.

“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
347.

Example for fact finding study is

A. Pure Research
B. Survey
C. Action Research
D. Long term Research
Answer» C. Action Research
348.

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.
349.

“ 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
350.

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.