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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.
| 401. |
The term 'phenomenology' is associated with the process of |
| A. | Correlational Study |
| B. | Analysis of Variance |
| C. | Probability Sampling |
| D. | Qualitative Research |
| Answer» E. | |
| 402. |
The essential qualities of a researcher are |
| A. | systematization or theorizing of knowledge |
| B. | reliance on observation and evidence |
| C. | spirit of free enquiry |
| D. | all the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 403. |
Which of the following methods is best suited to show on a map the types of crops being grown in a region? |
| A. | Isopleth |
| B. | Choropleth |
| C. | Chorochromatic |
| D. | Choroschematic |
| Answer» C. Chorochromatic | |
| 404. |
The first step of research is- |
| A. | Finding a problem |
| B. | Selecting a problem |
| C. | Searching a problem |
| D. | Identifying a problem |
| Answer» E. | |
| 405. |
A research problem is not feasible if __________________ |
| 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. | |
| 406. |
Which of the following is NOT the characteristic of a research? |
| A. | Research is systematic |
| B. | Research is not passive |
| C. | Research is not a process |
| D. | Research is problem oriented |
| Answer» D. Research is problem oriented | |
| 407. |
Authenticity of a research finding is its- |
| A. | Validity |
| B. | Objectivity |
| C. | Originality |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» C. Originality | |
| 408. |
In the process of conducting research 'Formulation of Hypothesis' is followed by |
| A. | Analysis of Data |
| B. | Collection of Data |
| C. | Statement of Objectives |
| D. | Selection of Research Tools |
| Answer» C. Statement of Objectives | |
| 409. |
Research can be conducted by a person who- |
| A. | is a hard worker |
| B. | holds a postgraduate degree |
| C. | has studied research methodology |
| D. | possesses thinking and reasoning ability |
| Answer» D. possesses thinking and reasoning ability | |
| 410. |
Field-work based research is classified as- |
| A. | Historical |
| B. | Empirical |
| C. | Biographical |
| D. | Experimental |
| Answer» C. Biographical | |
| 411. |
Which of the following variables cannot be expressed in quantitative terms? |
| A. | Marital Status |
| B. | Numerical Aptitude |
| C. | Professional Attitude |
| D. | Socio-economic Status |
| Answer» D. Socio-economic Status | |
| 412. |
Good 'research ethics' means |
| A. | Assigning a particular research problem to one Ph.D./research student only |
| B. | Submitting the same research manuscript for publishing in more than one journal |
| C. | Not disclosing the holdings of shares/stocks in a company that sponsors your research |
| D. | Discussing with your colleagues confidential data from a research paper that you are reviewing for an academic journal |
| Answer» B. Submitting the same research manuscript for publishing in more than one journal | |
| 413. |
Participant observation is the process of immersing yourself in the study of ______ |
| A. | People |
| B. | Options |
| C. | Methods |
| D. | Outcomes |
| Answer» B. Options | |
| 414. |
Bibliography given in a research report- |
| A. | has no relevance to research |
| B. | shows vast knowledge of the researcher |
| C. | helps those interested in further research |
| D. | all the above |
| Answer» D. all the above | |
| 415. |
Research ethics has a direct connection more often with which stages of research ? |
| A. | Defining and delimiting the scope of research. |
| B. | Deciding about statistical techniques and data analysis. |
| C. | Problem formulation and reporting of research findings. |
| D. | Defining the population and deciding the sampling technique for research. |
| Answer» D. Defining the population and deciding the sampling technique for research. | |
| 416. |
The experimental study is based on- |
| A. | Survey of literature |
| B. | Conceptual parameters |
| C. | Replication of research |
| D. | The manipulation of variables |
| Answer» E. | |
| 417. |
Which one of the following methods is best suited for mapping the distribution of different crops as provided in the standard classification of crops in India ? |
| A. | Dot method |
| B. | Pie diagram |
| C. | Isopleth technique |
| D. | Chorochromatic technique |
| Answer» E. | |
| 418. |
The main characteristic of scientific research is- |
| A. | empirical |
| B. | theoretical |
| C. | experimental |
| D. | all of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 419. |
Research is conducted to |
| A. | Generate new knowledge |
| B. | Obtain research degree |
| C. | Reinterpret existing knowledge |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 420. |
A workshop is |
| A. | a meeting for discussion on a topic |
| B. | a conference for discussion on a topic |
| C. | a class at a college or a university in which a teacher and the students discuss a topic |
| D. | a brief intensive course for a small group emphasizing the development of a skill or technique for solving a specific problem |
| Answer» E. | |
| 421. |
A group of experts in a specific area of knowledge assembled at a place and prepared a syllabus for a new course. The process may be termed as |
| A. | Seminar |
| B. | Workshop |
| C. | Conference |
| D. | Symposium |
| Answer» C. Conference | |
| 422. |
Which one of the following is not a type of experimental method? |
| A. | Single group experiment |
| B. | Parallel group experiment |
| C. | Rational group experiment |
| D. | Residual group experiment |
| Answer» E. | |
| 423. |
When planning to do a social research, it is better to |
| A. | Be familiar with literature on the topic |
| B. | Approach the topic with an open mind |
| C. | Do a pilot study before getting stuck into it |
| D. | Forget about theory because this is a very practical |
| Answer» C. Do a pilot study before getting stuck into it | |
| 424. |
With which one of the following techniques communality is associated? |
| A. | Case studies |
| B. | SWOT analysis |
| C. | Factor analysis |
| D. | Univariate analysis |
| Answer» D. Univariate analysis | |
| 425. |
A statistical measure based upon the entire population is called parameter while measure based upon a sample is known as- |
| A. | Inference |
| B. | Statistics |
| C. | Sample parameter |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Sample parameter | |
| 426. |
Research ethics do not include |
| A. | Integrity |
| B. | Honesty |
| C. | Objectivity |
| D. | Subjectivity |
| Answer» E. | |
| 427. |
A working hypothesis is |
| A. | a scientific theory |
| B. | not required to be tested |
| C. | a proven hypothesis for an argument |
| D. | a provisionally accepted hypothesis for further research |
| Answer» E. | |
| 428. |
Suppose you want to investigate the working efficiency of nationalized bank in India, which one of the following would you follow? |
| A. | Area Sampling |
| B. | Quota Sampling |
| C. | Sequential Sampling |
| D. | Multi-stage Sampling |
| Answer» E. | |
| 429. |
A detailed description of methodology of research is required in |
| A. | Thesis/Dissertation |
| B. | Symposium/Workshop |
| C. | Seminar paper/Articles |
| D. | Conference and Seminar Papers |
| Answer» B. Symposium/Workshop | |
| 430. |
A research paper |
| A. | is a compilation of information on a topic |
| B. | can be published in more than one journal |
| C. | contains original research as deemed by the author |
| D. | contains peer-reviewed original research or evaluation of research conducted by others |
| Answer» E. | |
| 431. |
Which of the following phrases is not relevant to describe the meaning of research as a process? |
| A. | Trial and Error |
| B. | Problem Solving |
| C. | Systematic Activity |
| D. | Objective Observation |
| Answer» E. | |
| 432. |
Action research is a type of _______ |
| A. | Survey research |
| B. | Applied research |
| C. | Quantity research |
| D. | Population research |
| Answer» C. Quantity research | |
| 433. |
Survey research studies _________ |
| A. | Events |
| B. | Processes |
| C. | Populations |
| D. | Circumstances |
| Answer» D. Circumstances | |
| 434. |
The basis on which assumptions are formulated- |
| A. | Universities |
| B. | Cultural background of the country |
| C. | Specific characteristics of the castes |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» C. Specific characteristics of the castes | |
| 435. |
If a researcher conducts a research on finding out which administrative style contributes more to institutional effectiveness ? This will be an example of |
| A. | Applied Research |
| B. | Action Research |
| C. | Basic Research |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. Action Research | |
| 436. |
A satisfactory statistical quantitative method should not possess one of the following qualities |
| A. | Flexibility |
| B. | Measurability |
| C. | Comparability |
| D. | Appropriateness |
| Answer» B. Measurability | |
| 437. |
Which one of the following is an indication of the quality of a research journal? |
| A. | h-index |
| B. | g-index |
| C. | i10-index |
| D. | Impact factor |
| Answer» E. | |
| 438. |
Controlled group condition is applied in |
| A. | Survey Research |
| B. | Historical Research |
| C. | Descriptive Research |
| D. | Experimental Research |
| Answer» E. | |
| 439. |
The research stream of immediate application is |
| A. | Action research |
| B. | Empirical research |
| C. | Conceptual research |
| D. | Fundamental research |
| Answer» B. Empirical research | |
| 440. |
In a thesis, figures and tables are included in |
| A. | The text itself |
| B. | The appendix |
| C. | A separate chapter |
| D. | The concluding chapter |
| Answer» B. The appendix | |
| 441. |
When academicians are called to deliver lecture or presentations to an audience on certain topics or a set of topics of educational nature, it is called |
| A. | Seminar |
| B. | Workshop |
| C. | Symposium |
| D. | Training Program |
| Answer» B. Workshop | |
| 442. |
Which is the main objective of research? |
| A. | To review the literature |
| B. | To get an academic degree |
| C. | To summarize what is already known |
| D. | To discover new facts or to make fresh interpretation of known facts |
| Answer» E. | |
| 443. |
Which of the following is not the Method of Research? |
| A. | Survey |
| B. | Historical |
| C. | Observation |
| D. | Philosophical |
| Answer» D. Philosophical | |
| 444. |
Which one of the following is not a source of data ? |
| A. | GIS |
| B. | Sample survey |
| C. | Population census |
| D. | Administrative records |
| Answer» E. | |
| 445. |
In the purposive method of sampling design, items are selected according to ___________ |
| A. | Personal judgement |
| B. | Law of probability |
| C. | Law of certainty |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. Law of probability | |
| 446. |
A good thesis writing should involve |
| A. | careful checking of references |
| B. | a clear and well written abstract |
| C. | consistency in the way the thesis is written |
| D. | all of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 447. |
The core elements of dissertation are |
| A. | Research Plan; Research Data; Analysis; References |
| B. | Executive Summary; Literature review; Data gathered; Conclusions; Bibliography |
| C. | Introduction; Literature Review; Research Methodology; Results; Discussion and Conclusion |
| D. | Introduction; Data Collection; Data Analysis; Conclusions and Recommendations |
| Answer» D. Introduction; Data Collection; Data Analysis; Conclusions and Recommendations | |
| 448. |
Which one of the following principles is not applicable to sampling? |
| A. | Sample units must be clearly defined |
| B. | Sample units must be dependent on each other |
| C. | Same units of sample should be used throughout the study |
| D. | Sample units must be chosen in a systematic and objective manner |
| Answer» C. Same units of sample should be used throughout the study | |
| 449. |
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 | |
| 450. |
Dramaturgical interviewing is carried out through ________ |
| A. | Debating |
| B. | Sampling |
| C. | Case study |
| D. | Role playing |
| Answer» E. | |