301. Which is the main objective of research?
a. To review the literature
b. To summarize what is already known
c. To get an academic degree
d. To discover new facts or to make fresh interpretation of known facts
Ans. d
302. In sampling, the lottery method is used for
a. Interpretation
b. Theorization
c. Conceptualization
d. Randomization
Ans. d
303. The sequential operations in scientific research are:
a. Co-variation, elimination of spurious relations, generalization, theorization
b. Generalization, co-variation, theorization, elimination of spurious relations
c. Theorization, generalization, elimination of spurious relations, co-variation
d. Elimination of spurious relations, theorization, generalization, co-variation
Ans. a
304. The population information is called parameter while the corresponding sample information is known as
a. Universe
b. Inference
c. Sampling design
d. Statistics
Ans. d
305. Which one of the following is a non-probability sampling method?
a. Simple random sampling
b. Stratified sampling
c. Cluster sampling
d. Quota sampling
Ans. d
306. The variable which impacts the relationship between an independent variable and a dependent variable is known as
a. Antecedent variable
b. Precedent variable
c. Predictor variable
d. Control variable
Ans. d
307. The problem of ‘research ethics’ is concerned with which aspect of research activities?
a. Following the prescribed format of a thesis
b. Data analysis through qualitative or quantitative techniques
c. Defining the population of research
d. Evidence based research reporting
Ans. d
308. According to Bryman (2001), one major characteristic of participant observation is :
a. a diverse situation with limited common strategy used between researchers.
b. being immersed in a social setting.
c. richness of data.
d. like day-time television discussion where groups debate issues amongst themselves.
Ans. b
309. Modern qualitative research can generally involve a detailed study of :
a. text.
b. psychological characteristics of interesting individuals.
c. conversational exchanges between people and interviews.
d. media content.
Ans. b
310. Qualitative research methods can be thought of as:
a. methods used to search for the nature of reality.
b. a stark alternative to quantitative research.
c. a preliminary stage in the research which can contribute to the development of adequate quantification.
d. parallel with the physical sciences.
Ans. c
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