41. Generalized conclusion on the basis of a sample is technically known as
a. statistical inference of external validity of the research
b. parameter inference
c. data analysis and interpretation
d. all of the above
Ans: a
42. Validity of a research can be improved by
a. taking the true representative sample of the population
b. eliminating extraneous factors
c. both of the above measures
d. none of these
Ans: c
43. Researches are generally treated as ‘Identity symbols’ of a nation because
a. Researches reflect the progress of a nation
b. Researches focus on human development
c. Researches help in acquiring international prestige
d. All the above
Ans: d
44. In Hindi language the term Anusandhan refers to
a. Follower of an aim
b. Preying of an aim
c. Attain the aim
d. Become goal-oriented
Ans: a
45. Research is based upon
a. Scientific method
b. Experiments
c. Scientists
d. General principles
Ans: a
46. The main condition which should be followed by research is
a. Honest exploration
b. Knowledge of facts and principles
c. Standardized findings and conclusions
d. All the above
Ans: d
47. A research should be
a. Objective
b. Valid
c. Reliable
d. All the above
Ans: d
48. Reliability is the fundamental quality of a’ research which also reflects
a. Validity
b. Verifiability
c. Purity of data
d. Superiority
Ans: a
49. The research is always
a. Exploring new knowledge
b. Verifying the old knowledge
c. Filling the gap between the knowledge
d. Including all the above
Ans: d
50. Generally the data of the research is
a. Quantitative only
b. Qualitative only
c. Both of the above
d. None of the above
Ans: c
51. The meaning of generalization is
a. To normalize a special quality
b. To implement the research conclusion at the larger level
c. To give advantages of research to normal person
d. None of the above
Ans: b
52. The aims of research is/are
a. Factual
b. Verifiable
c. Theoretical
d. All the above
Ans: d
53.Factual aims of research have the quality of
a. Descriptive nature
b. Foundation on human values
c. Cause-effect relatedness
d. All of the above
Ans: a
54. The factual aims are most important in
a. Historical researches
b. Behavioural researches
c. Theoretical researches
d. Philosophical researches
Ans: a
55. Which of the following is classified in the category of the developmental research?
a. Philosophical research
b. Action-research
c. Descriptive research
d. All the above
Ans: b
56. On the basis of contributions made, all the researches can be classified as
a. Fundamental-Applied-Action Research
b. Experimental-Historical-Philosophical
c. Longitudinal and Cross-sectional
d. None of the above
Ans: a
57. Research approaches are
a. Longitudinal and cross-sectional
b. Oblique and horizontal
c. Long and short section
d. None of the above
Ans: a
58. Generally the formulation and progress of new knowledge have been carried out through
a. Fundamental researches
b. Experimental researches
c. Historical researches
d. None of the above
Ans: a
59. The survey research are classified under the
a. Fundamental researches
b. Experimental researches
c. Both of the above
d. None of the above
Ans: c
60. The research which is exploring new facts through the study of the past is called as
a. Historical research
b. Philosophical research
c. Mythological research
d. None of the above
Ans: a
