TEST-2

Q1. Sine qua non (essential element) of good research is

a) Well formulated hypotheses
b) Good research supervisor
c) Adequate library
d) A well formulated problem
Q2. Which research is primarily concerned with finding out “what is” or “what
was”?
a) Explanatory research
b) Correlational research
c) Descriptive research
d) None of these
Q3. In which of the following research manipulation is always a part of?
a) Historical research
b) Fundamental research
c) Descriptive research
d) Experimental research
Q4. Which of the following is most appropriate about ex-post facto research?
a) Research is carried out after the incident.
b) Research is carried out prior to the incident.
c) Research is carried out along with happening of the research.
d) Research is carried out keeping in mind the possibilities of an incident.
Q5. In which of the following research the researcher attempts to trace the
effect?
a) Survey research
b) Ex-post facto research
c) Historical research
d) Summative research
Q6. Attributes of objects, events or things that can be measured are called
a) Qualitative measures
b) Data
c) Variables
d) None of these
Q7. Which of the following is the objective of research?
a) To gain familiarity with phenomenon and achieve new insight into it.
b) To determine the frequency with which something occurs.
 c) To describe, unexplained horizon of knowledge.
d) All of the above.
Q8. Which of the following statements regarding meaning of research is
correct?
I. Research refers to a series of systematic activity or activities undertaken
to find out the solution of a problem.
II. It is systematic, logical and unbiased process wherein verification of
hypotheses, data analysis, interpretation and formation of principles
can be done.
III. It is an intellectual enquiry or quest towards truth.
IV. It leads to enhancement of knowledge.
Select the correct option
a) I, II, III
b) II, III, IV
c) I, III, IV
d) All of the above
Q9. A research is conduct to fulfil which of the following?
I. Generate new knowledge
II. Not to develop a theory
III. Obtain research degree
IV. Reinterpret existing knowledge
Select the correct option
a) I, II, III
b) II, III, IV
c) I, III, IV
d) I, II, IV
Q10. Which is main objective of research?
a) To review the literature
b) To summarise what is already known
c) To get an academic degree
d) To discover new facts or to make fresh interpretation of known facts.
Q11. Which of the following is the characteristics of an authentic research?
a) Validity
b) Credibility
c) Objectivity
d) All of the above
Q12. Which of the following options are the main tasks of research in modern
society?
I. To keep pace with the advancement in the knowledge
II. To discover new things
III. To write a critique on the earlier things
IV. To systematically examine and critically analyse the
investigation/sources with objectivity.
Select the correct option
a) I, II, IV
b) I, II, III
c) I, III
d) II, III, IV
Q13. Which type of research concerns itself with cause and effect
relationship?
a) Ex post facto research
b) Analytical research
c) Correlational research
d) Explanatory research
Q14. Which research is conducted for those problems which have not been
researched before?
a) Explanatory research
b) Exploratory research
c) Ex-post facto research
d) Exploratory research
Q15. Which research is conducted for such problems which have not been
clearly defined?
a) Exploratory research
b) Fundamental research
c) Experimental research
d) None of the above
Q16. The conclusions/findings of which type of research cannot be
generalised to other situations?
a) Historical
b) Descriptive
c) Experimental
d) Causal
Q17. Which sequence of research steps is logical in the list given below?
a) Problem formulation, analysis, development of research design,
hypothesis making, collection of data, arriving at generalisations and
conclusions.
b) Development of research design, hypothesis making, problem
formulation, data analysis, arriving at generalisations and conclusions.
c) Problem formulation, hypothesis making, development of research
design, collection of data, data analysis, arriving at generalisation and
conclusions.
d) Problem formulation, deciding about the sample and data collection
tools, formulation of hypothesis, collection and interpretation of
research evidences.
Q18. The test which tests the hypothesis of a research problem is termed as
a) Exploratory research
b) Conclusive research
c) Modelling research
d) Algorithmic research
Q19. Which one of the following is an indication of the quality of research
journal?
a) Impact factor
b) h-index
c) g-index
d) i10-index
Q20. When two or more successive footnotes refer to same work which one of
the following expression is used?
a) ibid
b) et.al
c) op.cit
d) loc.cit
Q21. A hypothesis is a
a) Law
b) Canon
c) Postulate
d) Supposition
Q22. Controlled group condition is applied in
a) Survey research
b) Historical research
c) Experimental research
d) Descriptive research
Q23. Research is not considered as ethical if it
a) Tries to prove a particular point
b) Does not ensure privacy and anonymity of the respondents
c) Does not investigate the data scientifically
d) Is not a very high standard.
Q24. When a research problem is related to heterogeneous population, the
most suitable method is
a) Cluster sampling
b) Stratified sampling
c) Convenient sampling
d) Lottery method
Q25. A good hypothesis should be
a) Precise, specific and consistent with most known facts
b) Formulated in such a way that it can be tested by the data
c) Of a limited scope and should not have global scope
d) All of the above
Q26. Which of the following is a non-probability sampling?
a) Simple random
b) Purposive
c) Systematic
d) Stratified
Q27. The longitudinal approach of research deals with
a) Short term researches
b) Long term researches
c) Horizontal researches
d) None of the above
Q28. A null hypothesis is
a) There is no difference between the variables
b) The same as research hypothesis
c) Subjective in nature
d) When there is difference between the variables
Q29. Which type of questions are usually asked during interviews?
a) Closed ended
b) Open ended
c) Natural
d) Difficult
Q30. Which of the following statements best reflect the meaning and
characteristics of research?
I. Research means challenging the status quo.
II. Research is a synthesis of deductive and inductive process.
III. Research is an endeavour to collect facts and information.
IV. Research means proving one’s assertions and beliefs.
V. Research is careful review of reported studies.
VI. Research is critical and passionate search for knowledge.
Select the correct options
a) I, V, VI
b) II, IV, V
c) I, II, III
d) I, IV, VI
Q31. Which of the following statement is correct in context of defining theory?
a) An organised body of concepts and principles intended to explain a
particular phenomenon.
b) Tentative explanations that new data either support or do not support.
c) Apt to drive further research.
d) None of the above.
Q32. Which of the following is non-comparative scaling technique?
a) Continuous rating scale
b) Itemized rating scale
c) Both a and b
d) None of the above
Q33. The key factor that are used to evaluate a measurement scale are
a) Reliability
b) Validity and applicability
c) Generalizability and sensitivity
d) All of the above
Q34. The assignment of numbers or signs to objects or their characteristics
is known as
a) Ranking
b) Measurement
c) Scaling
d) Rating
Q35. Uni-dimentional scales classification is not based on which of the
following characteristics of numbers?
a) Origin
b) Order
 c) Difference
d) Decimal places
Q36. Scale that has only identity characteristics is known as
a) Ordinal
b) Interval
c) Ratio
d) Nominal
Q37. The scale which have a true zero is
a) Ordinal
b) Interval
c) Ratio
d) Nominal
Q38. The rankings of teams in a tournament constitute a
a) Nominal scale
b) Ordinal scale
c) Ratio scale
d) Interval scale
Q39. Which of the following scale is not a type of comparative scaling
technique?
a) Paired comparison scaling
b) Constant sum scaling
c) Likert scaling
d) Rank order scaling
Q40. The scale in which equal intervals between values represent equal
differences. The differences between two values are meaningful.
a) Ordinal
b) Interval
c) Ratio
d) Nominal