Research methodology

Circle the correct answer

1. 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) none of the above

2. 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

3. A common test in research demands much priority on

(A) Reliability (B) Usability (C) Objective (D) All of the above

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

(A) Socio-economic Status (B) Marital Status (C) Numerical Aptitude (D) Professional
Attitude

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

(A) Statement of Objectives (B) Analysis of Data (C) Selection of Research Tools (D)
Collection of Data

6. A research paper is a brief report of research work based on

(A) Primary Data only (B) Secondary Data only (C) Both Primary and Secondary Data (D)
None of the above

Questionnaire is a :

(A) Research method (B) Measurement technique (C) Tool for data collection (D) Data
analysis technique

7. Topic consists of:-

A) IV b) DV c) A& B d) None
8. The scope of the study consists of three parts:-
A) Content scope b) Geographical scope c) Time scope d) All the above
9. Problem statement consists of:-
A) five components b) four components c) six components
10. Research plays a key role in decision making
a) Public opinion b) public production c) personnel development d) all the above
11. Characteristics of good topics are:
a) Interesting b) manageable c) significant d) all of them
True and false (10 marks)
1. ( ) Research: is the collecting of information about a particular topic
2. ( ) Exploratory research used for only primary data.
3. ( ) Searching a topic is the most difficult work students do.
4. ( ) The scope of the study consists of five parts.
5. ( ) Realistic means: the objectives should be based on reality.

6. ( ) Questionnaire is a Tool for data collection

7. ( ) the first step in starting the research process is Identification of problem

Part three: answer only 2 question (10 marks)

1. Define research?
2. List some characteristics of good research
3. What are the factors to consider when choosing a research topic?
4. What is research problem?
5. What are the types of research?