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1 Bibliography given in a research report
A Helps those interested in further research and studying the problem from
another angle
B Shows the vast knowledge of the researcher
C Makes the report authentic
D None of the above

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Answer: Helps those interested in further research and studying the problem
from another angle
2 Which comes first, theory or research? a) b) c) d)
A Theory, because otherwise you are working in the dark
B Research, because that’s the only way you can develop a theory
C It depends on your point of view
D The question is meaningless, because you can’t have one without the other

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Answer: It depends on your point of view

3 We review the relevant literature to know:
A What is already known about the topic
B What concepts and theories have been applied to the topic
C Who are the key contributors to the topic
D All of the above

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Answer: Pr absorbs red light and becomes Pfr

4 A deductive theory is one that
A Allows theory to emerge out of the data
B Involves testing an explicitly defined hypothesis
C Allows for findings to feed back into the stock of knowledge
D Uses qualitative methods whenever possible

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Answer: Involves testing an explicitly defined hypothesis

5 Which of the following is not a type of research question?
A A hypothesis
B Predicting an outcome
C Evaluating a phenomenon
D Developing good practice

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Answer: A hypothesis
6 What does ‘sampling cases’ mean?
A Sampling using a sampling frame
B Identifying people who are suitable for research
C Literally, the researcher’s brief-case
D Sampling people, newspapers, television programmes etc

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Answer: Sampling people, newspapers, television programmes etc.

7 The core ingredients of a dissertation are:
A Introduction; Data collection; Data analysis; Conclusions and
recommendations.
B Executive summary; Literature review; Data gathered; Conclusions;
Bibliography
C Introduction; Literature review; Research methods; Results; Discussion;
Conclusion
D Research plan; Research data; Analysis; References

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Answer: Introduction; Literature review; Research methods; Results; Discussion;

Conclusion
8 Which of the following is not a data-collection method?
A Research questions
B Unstructured interviewing
C Postal survey questionnaires
D Participant observation

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Answer: Research questions

9 The research antagonistic to ex-post facto research is
A Experimental studies
B Library researches
C Normative researches
D All of the above

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Answer: Experimental studies

10 An example of scientific knowledge is
A Laboratory and field experiments
B Social traditions and customs
C Authority of the Prophet or great men
D Religious scriptures

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Answer: Laboratory and field experiments

11 The process not needed in experimental researches is
A Reference collection
B Controlling
C Observation
D Manipulation and replication
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Answer: Reference collection

12 Below are given some probable characteristics of an ineffective teacher, which
of them is most likely to be characterized the ineffective teacher
A Emphasis upon pupil discussion in the clarification of groups goals
B Emphasis upon standards
C Emphasis upon the control of the immediate situation
D None of the above

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Answer: Emphasis upon the control of the immediate situation

13 The per capital income of India from 1950 to 1990 is four times. This study is
A Social
B Factorial
C Horizontal
D Longitudinal
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Answer: Longitudinal
14 Nine years old children are taller than 7 years old ones. It is an example of
A Vertical
studies
B Cross-sectional studies
C Experimental studies
D Case studies

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Answer: Cross-sectional studies

15 Attributes of objects, events or things which can be measured are called
A Data
B ribulosebiphosphate
C Variables
D None of the above

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Answer: Variables
16 In order to augment the accuracy of the study a researcher
A Should be honest and unbiased
B Should increase the size of the sample
C Should keep the variance high
D All of these

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Answer: All of these

17 Hypothesis cannot be stated in
A Declarative terms
B Nulland question form terms
C General terms
D Directional terms

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Answer: General terms

18 All cause non sampling errors except
A Faulty tools of measurement
B Defectin data collection
C Non response
D Inadequate sample

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Answer: Inadequate sample

19 Formulation of hypothesis may not be necessary in
A Survey studies
B Factfinding (historical) studies
C Experimental studies
D Normative studies

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Answer: Fact finding (historical) studies

20 Who is regarded the father of scientific social surveys ?
A Best
B Booth
C Darwin
D None of these
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Answer: Booth
21 Fordoing external criticism (for establishing the authenticity of data) a
researcher must verify
A The signature and handwriting of the author
B The paper and ink used in that period which is under study
C Style of prose writing of that period
D All of the above

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Answer: All of the above

22 Survey study aims at (i) knowing facts about the existing situation (ii)
comparing the present status with the standard norms (iii) criticising the existing
situation (iv) identifying the means of improving the existing situation
A (i) and (ii) only
B (i),(ii),(iii)and(iv)
C (ii) and (iii) only
D (i),(ii)and(iii)
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Answer: (i),(ii)and(iii)
23 Which of the following is not the characteristic of a researcher?
A He is industrious and persistent on the trial of discovery
B He is a specialist rather than a generalist
C He is objective
D He is not versatile in his interest and even in his native abilities
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Answer: He is not versatile in his interest and even in his native abilities
24 The validity and reliability of a research will be at stake when
A The incident was reported after a long period of time from that of its occurrence
B The author who is the source of information is biased, incompetent or
dishonest
C The researcher himself is not competent enough to draw logical conclusions.
D All of the above

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Answer: All of the above

25 Aresearcher wants to study the future of the Congress I in India. For the study
which tool is most appropriate for him ?
A Rating scale
B Interview
C Schedule
D Questionnaire

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Answer: Questionnaire
26 Catharsis means discharge of emotions. A teacher can let off pent-up energy
of his disciples through
A Picnics / excursions
B Mock-parliament
C Celebration of festivals
D All of the above

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Answer: All of the above

27 Seeing a very big turnout, it was reported that JD will win the election, the
conclusion was based on
A Random sampling
B Purposive sampling
C Cluster sampling
D Systematic sampling

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Answer: Cluster sampling

28 A
researcher divides his population into certain groups and fixes the size of the
sample from each group. It is called
A Stratified sample
B Quota sample
C Cluster sample
D All of the above

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Answer: Quota sample

29 Which technique is generally followed when the population is finite ?
A Purposive sampling technique
B Area sampling technique
C Systematic sampling technique
D None of the above

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Answer: Systematic sampling technique

30 Which of the following is a non-probability sample ?
A Quota sample
B Simple random sample
C Purposive sample
D (a) and (c) both

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Answer: (a) and (c) both

31 If
a researcher is studying the effect of using laptops in his classroom to
ascertain their merit and worth, he is likely conducting which type of research?
A Basic
B Applied
C Experimental
D Evaluation

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Answer: Evaluation
32 A researcher selects a probability sample of 100 out of the total population. It
is
A A cluster sample
B A random sample
C A systematic sample
D A stratified sample
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Answer: A random sample

33 Servicerules for college and university teachers should be in line with
bureaucrats and executives. Do you support the statement?
A More or less with some modifications.
B Definitely not
C Yes basically, but with major variation in many cases
D All of the above

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Answer: Yes basically, but with major variation in many cases

34 The most important task in teaching is
A Directing students in development of experiences
B Making assignments and hearing recitations
C Making monthly reports and maintaining records
D None of the above

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Answer: Directing students in development of experiences

35 A good hypothesis should be
A Formulated in such a way that it can be tested by the data
B Precise, specific and consistent with most known facts
C Of limited scope and should not have global significance
D All of these
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Answer: All of these

36 While writing research report a researcher
A Must arrange it in logical, topical and chronological order
B Must not use the numerical figures in numbers in the beginning of sentences
C Must compare his results with those of the other studies
D All of the above

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Answer: All of the above

37 Which of the following is a primary source of data ?
A Official records – governments’ documents, information preserved by social
religious organizations etc
B Personal records, letters, diaries, auto-biographies, wills, etc.
C Oral testimony of traditions and customs
D All of the above

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Answer: All of the above

38 Field study is related to
A Real life situations
B Laboratory situations
C Experimental situations
D None of the above

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Answer: Real life situations

39 Aresearcher divides the populations into PG, graduates and 10+2 students
and using the random digit table he selects some of them from each. This is
technically called
A Stratified sampling
B Stratified random sampling
C Representative sampling,
D None of these

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Answer: Stratified random sampling

40 A statistical measure based upon the entire population is called parameter
while measure based upon a sample is known as
A Sample parameter
B Inference
C None of these
D Statistic

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Answer: Statistic
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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

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Answer: Statistical inference of external validity of the research

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

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Answer: Both of the above measures

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

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Answer: All the above

44 In Hindi language the term Anusandhan refers to
A Become goal-oriented
B Attain the aim
C Preying of an aim
D Follower of an aim

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Answer: Follower of an aim

45 Research is based upon
A Rating scale
B Experiments
C General principles
D Scientific method

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Answer: Scientific method

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

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Answer: All of the above

47 A research should be
A Objective
B Purposive sampling
C Reliable
D All the above

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Answer: All the above

48 Reliability is the fundamental quality of a’ research which also reflects
A Superiority
B Purity of data
C Verifiability
D Validity

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Answer: Validity
49 The research is always
A Exploring new knowledge
B Verifying the old knowledge
C Including all the above
D Filling the gap between the knowledge

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Answer: Including all the above

50 Generally the data of the research is
A Quantitative only
B Qualitative only
C Both of the above
D None of the above

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Answer: Both of the above