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1.

In using the hypothetico-deductive research paradigm which of the following sequences is considered appropriate?

A. Hypothesis making, Hypothesis testing, Arriving at generalization and Conclusion
B. Establishing a research problem, Hypothesis making, Hypothesis testing, Arriving at generalization and Conclusion
C. Hypothesis making, Establishing a research problem Hypothesis testing, Arriving at generalization and Conclusion
D. Hypothesis testing, Hypothesis making, Finalizing the problem, Arriving at generalization and Conclusion
Answer» C. Hypothesis making, Establishing a research problem Hypothesis testing, Arriving at generalization and Conclusion
Discussion
2.

Doing research involves these steps : (1) stating research objectives and hypothesis; (2) Methodology; (3) Identification of research problem; (4) Collection and analysis of data; (5) Statement of results and discussion.Identify their correct sequence :

A. 1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → 5
B. 4 → 1 → 3 → 2 → 5
C. 3 → 1 → 2 → 4 → 5
D. 2 → 1 → 5 → 3 → 4
Answer» D. 2 → 1 → 5 → 3 → 4
Discussion
3.

Arrange the steps of research in the sequence in which they are presented in the thesis

A. Discussion, Review of Literature, Results, Conceptual Framework, Problem
B. Review of Literature, Problem, Conceptual Framework, Result, Discussion
C. Problem, Review of Literature, Results, Discussion, Conceptual Framework
D. Problem, Review of Literature, Conceptual Framework, Results, Discussion
Answer» E.
Discussion
4.

In grounded theory, researches collect data using theoretical sampling until theoretical saturation is achieved. This process can be summarized in the following sequence.

A. Sample Theoretically decided → Collect data → Analyse data → Theoretical Saturation
B. General research question → Collect data → Sample theoretically decided → Analyse data → Theoretical Saturation
C. Sample theoretically decided → General research question → Collect data → Theoretical Saturation
D. General research question → Sample theoretically decided → Collect data → Analyse data → Theoretical Saturation
Answer» E.
Discussion
5.

Ability to see and size up the situation creatively is most relevant at which stage of research?

A. At the stage of identifying and defining a research problem.
B. In determining the research design and its execution.
C. In formulating research hypothesis and procedures for testing them.
D. In deciding and identifying the sampling procedures to ensure their representative character.
Answer» D. In deciding and identifying the sampling procedures to ensure their representative character.
Discussion
6.

During the research, while recording observations, if an observer rates an individual based on the rating given in another aspect of interaction, this is termed as the

A. Evaluation effect
B. An error of central tendency
C. Halo effect
D. Categorical effect
Answer» D. Categorical effect
Discussion
7.

In establishing a research problem for a Ph.D. level course, in the initial stage which of the following stages are crucial?a) Hypothesis makingb) Locating a problem area from a field through a survey of related literaturec) Defining the population of research and its characteristicsd) Selecting a pointed issue called a problem by a process of logical analysise) Defining and delimiting the problemChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

A. b, d and e only
B. b, c and d only
C. a, b and c only
D. c, d and e only
Answer» E.
Discussion
8.

A university teacher plans to study the effect of level of aspiration of students in terms of their socio-economic background on their scholastic performance at the term-end evaluation conducted by an external testing agency. What is the dependent variable in this study?

A. Level of aspiration of students
B. Socio-economic background of students
C. Scholastic performance of students
D. Term-end evaluation
Answer» D. Term-end evaluation
Discussion
9.

After identifying the different variables and establishing logical reasoning in the theoretical framework, the next step in the research process is to

A. Conduct Survey
B. Generate hypothesis
C. Focus on group discussion
D. Use experiment in an investigation
Answer» C. Focus on group discussion
Discussion
10.

A hypothesis should be conceptually

A. Convoluted, complex and generic
B. Complex, tough and general
C. Simple, clear and specific
D. Obscure, complicated and simple
Answer» D. Obscure, complicated and simple
Discussion
11.

Arrange the steps in a hypothetico-deductive research in the correct sequenceA. Identifying and defining a research problemB. Defining the population and drawing a sub-set therefromC. Data collection using appropriate research tasks followed by data analysesD. Hypothesis formulation and developing a design of researchE. Taking a decision on the substantive research hypothesis via testing of the Null hypothesis (H0)Choose the Correct answer from the option given below

A. A, D, B, C, E
B. A, B, C, D, E
C. A, C, B, D, E
D. B, A, C, D, E
Answer» B. A, B, C, D, E
Discussion
12.

Mailed questionnaire, observation, interview and collective questionnaire are instances of

A. Secondary source
B. Personal source
C. Primary source
D. Tertiary source
Answer» D. Tertiary source
Discussion
13.

Given below are the steps of scientific research. Arrange them in order:(1) Formulation of hypothesis(2) Development of research tool(3) Identification of research problem(4) Selection of sample(5) Data analysis and interpretation

A. 1, 2, 3, 5, 4
B. 1, 4, 3, 2, 5
C. 3, 4, 1, 2, 5
D. 3, 1, 2, 4, 5
Answer» E.
Discussion