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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY MCQs

Q1. Fundamental research is also called

a. Applied research
b. Exploratory research
c. Pure Research
d. None of these
Q2. ______ creates/build-up theory
a. Case study
b. Testimonials
c. Research
d. Survey.
Q3. Which is the first step in the research process.
a. Searching sources of literature
b. Analysis of data
c. Identification of problem
d. Hypothesis formulation
Q4. Book name: Criteria of good research written by James Harold Fox
Q5. Book name: Methods in Social science written by Goode & Hatt
Q6. Research through experiment and observation is called
a. Survey
b. Field Study
c. Laboratory Research
d. Empirical Research
(also known as experimental research).
Q7. If the assumed hypothesis is tested for rejection considering it to be true is called ________
a. Null Hypothesis
b. Crude Hypothesis
c. Refined Hypothesis
d. Statistical Hypothesis
Q8. An intensive study of a particular case is called _____
a. Content analysis
b. Research design
c. Case study
d. None of these
Q9. Plan for research is labelled as ________
A. Case study
B. Research design
C. Intensive study
D. None of these
Q10. Inducing Research (Deductive Method) means going from bottom to up.
Q11. Deducing Research (Inductive Method) means going from top to down.
Q12. The format of thesis writing is the same as in
a. Writing of seminar representation
b. Preparation of research paper/article
c. A research dissertation
d. Presenting a workshop/conference paper
Q13. What are the conditions in which type-I error occurs?
a. The null hypotheses get accepted even if it is false
b. The null hypotheses get rejected even if it is true
c. Both the null hypotheses as well as alternative hypotheses are rejected
d. None of these
Q14. The main aim of the scientific method in the research field is to _________
a. Improve data interpretation
b. Confirm triangulation
c. Introduce new variables
d. Eliminate spurious relations.
Q15. Which of the following is the first step in starting the research process?
a. Searching sources of information to locate problem
b. Survey of related literature
c. Identification of problem
d. Searching for solutions to the problem

Q16. Which of the following variables cannot be expressed in quantitative terms?

a. Social-economic Status
b. Marital Status
c. Numerical Aptitude
d. Professional Attitude

Q17. The conclusions/findings of which type of research cannot be generalized to other situations?

a. Casual Comparative Research

b. Historical research
c. Descriptive Research
d. Experimental research

Q18. Which of the following does not correspond to characteristics of research?

a. Research is not passive

b. Research is systematic
c. Research is not a problem-oriented
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d. Research is not a process.

Q19. Evaluation Research us concerned with ________

a. How well are we doing?

b. Why are we doing?
c. What are we doing?
d. None of the above

Q20. A reasoning where we start with certain particular statements and conclude with a universal
statement is called

a. Deductive Reasoning
b. Inductive Reasoning
c. Abnormal Reasoning
d. Transcendental Reasoning

Q21. A research intends to explore the result of possible factors for the organization of effective
mid-day meal interventions. Which research method will be most appropriate for this study?

a. Descriptive Survey Method

b. Historical Method
c. Ex-post facto Method
d. Experimental Method

Q22. A researcher is interested in studying the prospects of a particular political party in an urban
area. So, what tool should he prefer for the study?

a. Rating Scale
b. Interview
c. Questionnaire
d. Schedule

Q23. A reasoning where we start with certain particular statements and conclude with a universal
statement is called

a. Deductive Reasoning
b. Inductive Reasoning
c. Abnormal Reasoning
d. Transcendental reasoning

Q24. Who was the author of the book named "Methods in Social Research"?
 a. Kerlinger
b. CR Kothari
c. Goode and Hatt
d. Wilkinson

Q25. Who can successfully conduct Research?

a. Someone who is a hard worker

b. Possesses post-graduation degree
c. Has studied research methodology
d. Possesses thinking and reasoning ability

Q26. In order to pursue the research, which of the following is priorly required?

a. Developing a research design

b. Formulating a research question
c. Deciding about the data analysis procedure
d. Formulating a research hypothesis

Q27. In the process of conducting research ‘Formulation of Hypothesis” is followed by

a. Statement of Objectives
b. Analysis of Data
c. Hypothesis testing tools
d. Collection of data

Q28. A common test in research demands much priority on

a. Reliability
b. Useability
c. Objectivity
d. All of the above

Q29. What is the major attribute of Correlation Analysis?

a. Association among variables

b. Difference among variables
c. Regression among variables
d. Variations among variables

Q30. How is random sampling helpful?

a. Reasonably accurate
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b. An economical method of data collection

c. Free from personal biases
d. All of the above

Q31. Research and Development become the index of development of the country. Which of the
following reasons are true with regards to this statement?

a. R&D targets human development

b. R&D can enhance people's standard of living in the country
c. R&D reflects the actual economic and social conditions being prevailed in the country
d. All of the above.

Q32. Action research means

a. A longitudinal research
b. An applied research
c. A research initiated to solve an immediate problem
d. A research with socioeconomic objective.

Q33. What is the name of the conceptual framework in which the research is carried out?

a. Research hypothesis
b. Synopsis of research
c. Research paradigm
d. Research design

Q34. In the process of conducting research ‘Formulation of Hypothesis” is followed by

a. Statement of Objectives
b. Analysis of Data
c. Hypothesis testing tools
d. Collection of Data

Q35. What does the longitudinal research approach actually deal with?

a. Long-term research
b. Short-term research
c. Horizontal research
d. None of the above.

Q36. Research is

a. Searching again and again

 b. Finding solution to any problem
c. Working in a scientific way to search for truth of any problem
d. All of the above.

Q37. Full form of doi number is?

a. Digital object identifier

b. Discrete object identification
c. Digital object identification
d. Discrete object identifier

Q38. What can be substitute for page number of an article?

a. Issue number
b. Volume number
c. Article ID or doi number
d. None of the above

Q39. There can be multiple authors to a manuscript.

a. True
b. False

Q40. Which can be the possible doi number?

a. 20.1007/s41066-018-0140-320.100.500.10.1
b. 400.1007/s41066-018-0140-31.10.527.02
c. 1000.1007/s41066-018-0140-3
d. 10.1007/s41066-018-0140-3

Q41. Impact factor helps in identifying the better journal

a. True
b. False

Q42. Title of the paper is an integral part of the research paper

a. True
b. False

Q43. Title must be

a. Unclear
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b. Ambiguous
c. Clear and specific
d. All of the above.

Q44. How many steps are there in a research process?

a. 5
b. 6
c. 7
d. 8

Q45. What is the first step in the research process?

a. Literature Review
b. Identifying the research problem or title
c. Hypothesis formulation
d. Interpretation of the result

Q46. The title of the paper can be of multiple lines

a. True
b. False

Q47. Literature review and references go hand in hand

a. True
b. False

Q48. Literature Review is an essential step of a research process

a. True
b. False

Q49. Author name ordering matters

a. True
b. False

Q50. Different styles of referencing are:

a. APA
b. MLA
c. Chicago
 d. All of the above.

Q51. Literature survey helps in

a. Finding gaps
b. understanding state of art of the subject
c. getting to know other's achievements in the field
d. All of the above

Q52. References has a limit on count

a. True
b. False

Q53. While referencing, in APA style

a. Surname comes first

b. Surname comes last
c. No specific order
d. No surname added

Q54. Ethically, referring a published research means

a. Citing that research

b. Reading that research and not citing it
c. Copying the research

Q55. Review of literature is given at

a. Beginning of the paper

b. Mid of the paper
c. End of the paper.

Q56. Doi number can be repeated for two different papers

a. True
b. False