181. What are the two methods of observation?
a. Students and teachers
b. Direct and indirect
c. Participants and non-participants
d. Close and open
Ans. c
182. Which one comes first among the following research methods?
a. Formulation of the hypothesis
b. Formulation of the problem
c. Collection of data
d. Analysis of data
Ans. b
183. Field study an example of
a. Survey research
b. Experimental research
c. Historical research
d. Case studies
Ans. a
184. Controlled group is a term which is used in
a. Survey research
b. Historical research
c. Experimental research
d. Descriptive research
Ans. a
185. What does a research report provide?
a. Information
b. Results
c. Total findings of the study
d. References
Ans. c
186. Which step of research work is the writing of research report?
a. First step
b. Fourth step
c. Second step
d. Last and final step
Ans. d
187. Research report should be written in
a. English language
b. Mother language
c. Simple language
d. Strong language
Ans. c
188. Which method of research cannot be used in library and information science subject?
a. Historical method
b. Survey method
c. Scientific method
d. Delphi method
Ans. c
189. Which research paradigms is least concerned about generalizing its findings?
a. Quantitative research
b. Qualitative research
c. Mixed research
d. None of the above
Ans. c
190. Which research paradigm is least concerned about generalizing its findings?
a. Quantitative research
b. Qualitative research
c. Mixed research
d. None of above
Ans. b
191. Which of the following best describes quantitative research?
a. The collection of non-numeric data
b. An attempt to confirm the researcher’s hypothesis
c. Research that is exploratory
d. Research that attempts to generate a new theory
Ans. b
192. A condition or characteristic that can take on different values or categories is called……………………
a. A constant
b. A variable
c. A cause-and-effect relationship
d. A descriptive relationship
Ans. b
193. Good research focuses on which of the following?
a. Formulating generalizations, theories, principles, and innovations
b. Social welfare
c. Subjective analysis of a situation
d. All of the above
Ans. a
194. The purpose of bibliography is
a. To make research reports appear authentic
b. To signify vast knowledge of researcher
c. To facilitate further research
d. All of the above
Ans. c
195. Research is
a. An unorganized approach for resolving problems
b. Careful, patient, and systematic study
c. Mere accumulation of knowledge
d. Purely for academic purpose
Ans. b
196. Consider the following statements:
(i) Hypothesis is not required in historical research.
(ii) Manipulation is not required in experimental research.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are not correct?
a. Only(i)
b. Only (ii)
c. Both (i) and (ii)
d. Neither (i) nor (ii)
Ans. b
197. Which of the following is not characteristic of good research?
a. Systematic
b. Logical
c. Controlled
d. Subjectivity
Ans. d
198. Consider the following:
(i) Stratified random sampling
(ii) Cluster sampling
(iii) Quota sampling
(iv) Multi-stage sampling
Which of the above can be used in surveys?
a. (i), (ii), and(iii)
b. (ii), (iii), and (iv)
c. (i)and(ii)
d. (i), (ii), (iii), and (iv)
Ans. d
199. Which of the following research is used to check solutions for real-life problems on the basis of already existing theories?
a. Applied research
b. Action research
c. Ex-post facto research
d. Historical research
Ans. a
200. Quality of research can be assessed from
a. Experience of researcher
b. Time spent on research
c. Methodology adopted for research
d. Resources used for research
Ans. c
