101. Which one of the characteristics is not related to survey method of research ?
a. It organises scientific principles.
b. It is comparatively more difficult and changeable.
c. It requires imaginary planning.
d. It is not related with person’s qualities
Ans: a
102. The characteristic of survey method is
a. To solve the problems at local level
b. To enhance the body of knowledge
c. To solve the present problems
d. All the above
Ans: d
103. On the basis of the nature of variable, the types of survey method are
a. Stratified survey and survey researches
b. Sample and population related researches
c. Surveys through Questionnaire and interviews
d. All the above
Ans: a
104. Descriptive study is related with
a. Survey research method
b. Experimental research method
c. Case study method
d. All the above
Ans: d
105. The objective of Descriptive Research is
a. To identify and focus on the present conditions
b. To study the subject on phenomenon in a speedy manner
c. To collect the facts
d. All the above
Ans: d
106. The meaning of the Historical method of research is
a. To employ scientific method in order to study the historical problems
b. To establish relationship between historical facts and current events
c. To make specific investigation of the past events
d. All the above
Ans: d
107. The steps of the Historical method of research are given in a jumbled state. Select them in a scientific order from the following options
1. Identification of the problem
2. Criticism of data
3. Interpretation of data
4. Collection of data
a. 1,4, 3 and 2
b. 1,2, 3 and 4
c. 1, 3, 2 and 4
d. 4, 3, 2 and 1
Ans: a
108. The need of philosophical research method is desired in
a. Philosophy related researches
b. All the researches involved in exploring the aims of social sciences
c. Explorations of Atma and Paramatma
d. Determining the role and extension of philosophy
Ans: b
109. The experimental method is
a. A method for verifying a hypothesis
b. A method deriving inferences
c. A variable controlling method
d. None of the above
Ans: a
110. The wrong statement in relation to experimental method is
a. Observation under controlled condition is experiment
b. It is the method of effective control of variables
c. Careful observation of a phenomenon under controlled conditions
d. It is a useful method in laboratories.
Ans: d
111. Generally variables are of
a. Two types – Independent and dependent variables
b. Three types- Independent, dependent and intervening variables
c. Four types – Independent, dependent,Intervening and control variables
d. None of the above
Ans: c
112. The characteristic(s) of experimental method is/are
a. It follows the law of single variable
b. It is the laboratory method of research and has borrowed from pure sciences
c. It follows the scientific method
d. All the above statements are correct
Ans: d
113. The meaning of Ex post Facto Research is
a. The research carried out after the incident
b. The research carried out prior to the incident
c. The research carried out along with the happening of an incident
d. The research carried out keeping in mind the possibilities of an incident
Ans: a
114. In correlation design of Ex Post Facto Research, we study
a. The variable which has been measured in advance and will work as a causative factor for second variable
b. The second variable which is going to be measured and will work as a causative factor for antecedent variable
c. The third variable which cannot be measured but works as a causative factor for first and second variable
d. All the above three situations and occurrence of variables.
Ans: d
115. The contribution of case-study is
a. In study and data collection of a case related to caste, age, sex, religion, problems, intellectual level, socio-economic status etc.
b. In evaluation of historical facts related with persons or case
c. In study of institutionalized groups and families
d. In all the above studies
Ans: d
116. The objective of case-study is
a. Remedial
b. Diagnostic
c. Educational
d. All the above
Ans: d
117. Case-study collects the data from the following sources
a. From individual
b. From anecdotal records
c. From government documents
d. From all the above
Ans: d
118. The criteria of a good case-study is
a. Continuity
b. Completeness of the data
c. Validity of the data
d. All the above
Ans: d
119. The following steps of case-study have been jumbled with each other :
1. Focus of study
2. Identification of cause-effect symptoms
3. Remedy for adjustment
4. Follow-up programme
5. Data collection
The correct sequence in above steps is
a. 1,5, 2, 3, and 4
b. 1,4,5,2 and 3
c. 1,2,3,4 and 5
d. 5,4, 3,2 and 1
Ans: a
120. The limitation of case-study is
a. It has subjectivity
b. It is difficult to formulate assumptions
c. It is difficult to employ complex statistical methods
d. All the above are correct
Ans: d
