A] Total frequency

1.For graphic presentation of a B] Class interval

frequency distribution, the paper to be C] Mid-point
used is: D] Relative frequency
A] Carbon paper
B] Ordinary paper 8. The largest and the smallest values of
C] Graph paper any given class of a frequency
D] Butter paper distribution are called: A] Class Intervals
B] Class marks
2. Which of the following is a two- C] Class boundaries
dimensional diagram: D] Class limits
A] Sub-divided bar
B] Percentage component bar chart 9. A sector diagram is also called:
C] Sub-divided rectangles A] Bar diagram
D] Multiple bar diagram B] Histogram
C] Frequency Polygon
3.The arrangement of data in rows and D] Pie diagram
columns is called:
A] Classification 10.Which of the following is not a one-
B] Tabulation dimensional diagram:
C] Frequency distribution A] Simple bar diagram
D] Cumulative frequency distribution B] Multiple bar diagram
C] Component bar diagram
4. _____ establishes the technical report. D] Pie diagram
A] Logical conclusion
B. Illogical Conclusion 11. The report is always written in:
C. Personal prejudice A] Sequential manner
D. Misplaced learning B] Irregular manner
C] Horizontal manner
5.Report are often used to display the D] Data biased manner
result of:
A]Experiment 12.Report writing by the individual
B]Investigation should be written in:
C]Inquiry A First person
D] All of these B] Last person
C] Both A, B
6. The data given as 3, 5, 15, 35, 70, 84, D] None
96 will be called as:
A] Individual series 13. Report discuss a particular problem in:
B] Discrete series
A] Less detail
C] Continuous series
D] Time series B] Detail
C] Complicated
7. The number of classes in a frequency D] Horizontal way
distribution is obtained by dividing the
range of variable by the: 14. Report should be:
 A] In-facts
B] Finding 19.Generalised conclusion on the
C] Not fault-finding basis of a sample is technically
D] none
known as:
A] Data analysis and interpretation
15.In periodic report, it manages the track B] Parameter inference
ongoing operations on: C] Statistical inference
A] Periodic D] All of the above
B] Regular basis
C] Both A, B
D] Irregular 20. The experimental study is based on___.
A] The manipulation of variables
16 Bibliography given in a research B] Conceptual parameters
report: C] Replication of research
A] shows vast knowledge of the D] Survey of literature
researcher
B] helps those interested in further 21. The basis on which assumptions
research are formulated_______.
C] has no relevance to research A] Cultural background of the
D] All the above country
B] Universities
17 Fundamental research reflects the C] Specific characteristics of the
castes
ability to_____.
D] All of these
A] Synthesize new ideals
B] Develop new principles 22. _____ is an important
C] Evaluate the existing material components of scientific enquiry.
concerning research A] Observation
D] Study the existing literature regarding B. Hypothesis
various topics C. Verification
D. All of the above

23. Circle graphs are used to

show______.

A] How is one part related to other

18.The study in which the parts?
investigators attempt to trace an B] How various sections share in the
effect is known as___. whole?
A] Survey Research C] How is one whole related to
B] 'Ex-post Facto' Research another whole?
C] Historical Research D]How are various parts related to
D] Summative Research the whole?
 24. Any hypothesis which is tested
for the purpose of rejection under the 29.In classification, the data are arranged
assumption that it is true is according to:
called__________. A] Similarities
A] Null hypothesis B] Differences
B] Alternative hypothesis C] Percentages
C] Statistical hypothesis D] Ratios
D] Composite hypothesis
30. The number of tally sheet count for
25. A statement that is accepted if each value or a group is called:
the sample data provide sufficient A] Class limit
evidence that the null hypothesis is B] Class width
false is called_________. C] Class boundary
D] Frequency
A] Simple hypothesis
B] Composite hypothesis
C] Statistical hypothesis 31.The main characteristic of
D] Alternative hypothesis scientific research is__________.
A] empirical
26. Which of the following is a database B] theoretical
of first-hand information? C] experimental
A] Primary data
B] Secondary data D] all of the above
C] Both a and b are correct
D] Both a and b are incorrect
32. Authenticity of a research finding
27. Which of the following statements is its_.
about sampling is correct? A] Originality
A] A good sample helps to provide B] Validity
reasonably accurate information
C] Objectivity
about the population
B] A good sample helps to provide D] All of the above
totally accurate information about
the population 33.Which technique is generally
C] A good sample does not provide followed when the population is
reasonably accurate information finite?
about the population A] Area Sampling Technique
D] None of the above B] Purposive Sampling Technique
C] Systematic Sampling Technique
28. Classification of data by attributes is
called: D] None of the above
A] Quantitative classification
B] Chronological classification
C] Qualitative classification
D] Geographical classification
 40. If H0 is true and we reject it is
34. Research problem is selected from called____.
the stand point of_________. A] Type-I error
B] Type-II error
A] Researcher's interest
C] Standard error
B] Financial support D] Sampling error
C] Social relevance
D] Availability of relevant literature 41.Formulation of hypothesis may not be
necessary in______.
35.Which one is called non-probability A]  Survey studies
sampling? B]  Fact finding (historical) studies
A] Cluster sampling C]  Experimental studies
D] Normative studies
B] Quota sampling
C] Systematic sampling 42. Hypothesis cannot be stated in____.
D] Stratified random sampling A] Declarative terms
B] Null and question form terms
C] General terms
36.The alternative hypothesis is also D] Directional terms
called______.
A] Null hypothesis 43.Which of the following is not a data-
B] Statistical hypothesis collection method?
C] Research hypothesis
D] Simple hypothesis A] Research questions
B] Unstructured interviewing
37. If the critical region is located C] Postal survey questionnaires
equally in both sides of the sampling D] Participant observation
distribution of test-statistic, the test is
called________. 44. After collecting research data, it is
A] One tailed necessary to ______ and interprets
B] Two tailed them.
C] Right tailed
A] Conclude
D] Left tailed
B] Analyze
C] Write findings
38. The range of test statistic-Z is_____. D] Observe
A] 0 to 1
B] -1 to +1 45. Which one among the following
C] 0 to ∞ statement is true in the context of the
D] -∞ to +∞ testing of hypotheses?
39. The range of test statistic-t is_____. A] It is only the alternative hypotheses
A] 0 to ∞ that can be tested.
B] 0 to 1 B] It is only the null hypotheses that can
C] -∞ to +∞ be tested.
D] -1 to +1
 C] Both the alternative and the null 51. The core ingredients of a dissertation
hypotheses can be tested. are:
D] Both the alternative and the null A] Introduction; Data collection; Data
analysis; Conclusions and
hypotheses cannot be tested. recommendations.
B] Executive summary; Literature
review; Data gathered;
46. Critical region is also called_______. Conclusions; Bibliography
A] Acceptance region C] Introduction; Literature review;
B] Rejection region Research methods; Results;
C] Confidence region Discussion; Conclusion.
D] Statistical region D] Research plan; Research data;
Analysis; References
47. The probability of rejecting Ho when
it is false is called______. 52. Which of the following statement is
A] Power of the test correct about the Research
B] Size of the test Objectives?
C] Level of confidence A] To gain a new knowledge or idea
D] Confidence coefficient B] To find out the relationship between
variable
C] To test the proposed hypothesis
48. Power of a test is related to_____. D] All of the above
A] Type-I error
B] Type-II error 53 Which of the following is not a
C] Both A] and B] quality of good research?
D] Neither A] and B]
A] It should be detailed
49. When σ is known, the hypothesis B] Revealed limitations
about population mean is tested by: C] Reflection of researcher’s experience
D] None of these
A] t-test B] Z-test
C] χ 2 -test D] F-test 54. Research can be conducted by a
person who:
50. Before submitting your dissertation, A] has studied research methodology
you should ensure that:
B] holds a postgraduate degree
A] Your writing is free of sexist, racist
and disablist language C] possesses thinking and reasoning
B] Other people have read your final ability
draft D] is a hard worker
C] You have proofread it thoroughly
D] All of the above 55. Which of the following statements is
correct?
A] Objectives of research are stated in
first chapter of the thesis
B] Researcher must possess analytical
ability
C] Variability is the source of problem
D] All the above
56.Choose the correct option regarding
the sampling method:
A] The sample is the population’s part
B] It helps in determining sampling
error
C] Sampling saves money, time, and
energy
D] All these options are correct
61. When the available population is
_____, we use a stratified sample.
A] Too small
B] Very large
C] Homogeneous
D] Heterogeneous
62. Out of the given options, which will
need the biggest sample size?
A] Systematic sampling 
B] Proportional stratified sampling
C] Cluster sampling
D] Simple random sampling

57. The all units aggregate about a study

are:

A] Sample 63.The objective behind a non-

B] Unit probability sampling is________.
C] Universe or population A] Pilot studies
D] Frame  A] Qualitative research
B] Exploratory research
C] All the mentioned options
58. One of the members of the
population is known as the______. 64. Which of these is an example of
probability sampling?
A] Data A] Lottery method
B] Family  B] Quota sampling
C] Element C] Purposive sampling
D] Group D] Judgemental sampling

59. What refers to elements from where 65. The error of sampling is found only
you choose the samples for the in____.
research? A] Quota survey
A] Infinite population B] Any survey
B] Finite population C] Census survey
C] Sampling population D] Sample survey
D] Target population

60. If we have to sample the population, 66. Which of the following is not the
it’s partitioned into units. Those are method of Research?
known to be as______. A] Observation
A] Sampling units  B] Historical
B] Sampling gap C] Survey
C] Sampling frame D] Philosophical
D] Sampling error
67. Research can be classified C] Experimental
as_______. D] Biographical
A] Basic, Applied and Action Research
B] Quantitative and Qualitative Research 73. Which of the following sampling
C] Philosophical, Historical, Survey and method is appropriate to study the
Experimental Research prevalence of AIDS amongst male and
D] All the above female in India in 1976, 1986, 1996 and
2006?
68. The first step of research A] Cluster sampling
is________. B] Systematic sampling
A] Selecting a problem C] Quota sampling
B] Searching a problem D] Stratified random sampling
C] Finding a problem
D] Identifying a problem 74 The research is always ___.
A] verifying the old knowledge
69 Multiple alternate hypothesis belong B] exploring new knowledge
to____. C] filling the gap between knowledge
A] Descriptive Research D] all of these
B] Exploratory
C] Causal
D] All of the above
75. The research that applies the
70. A research problem is feasible only laws at the time of field study to
when: draw more and more clear ideas
A] It has utility and relevance about the problem is:
B] It is researchable A] Applied research
C] It is new and adds something to B] Action research
knowledge C] Experimental research
D] All the above D] None of these

71.Formulation of hypothesis may not be 76. Historigram and histogram are:

required in____. A] Always same
A] Survey method B] Not same
C] Off and on same
B] Historical studies
D] Randomly same
C] Experimental studies
D] Normative studies

72.Field-work-based research is 77. Histogram can be drawn only for:

classified as____. A] Discrete frequency distribution
A] Empirical B] Continuous frequency distribution
C] Cumulative frequency distribution
B] Historical
 D] Relative frequency distribution B] Population
C] Sample Frame
78. Frequency polygon can be drawn with D] Sample Unit
the help of:
A] Bar Chart 85. The difference between a
B] Histogram statistic and the parameter is
C] Circle called______.
D] Percentage A] Non-random
B] Probability
79.The graph of the cumulative C] Sampling error
frequency distribution is called: D] Random
A] Histogram
B] Frequency polygon 86.The association of phenomenology is
C] Pictogram with the process of____.
D] Ogive A] Analysis of variance
B] Qualitative research
80. Cumulative frequency polygon C] All of these
(ogives) can be used for the calculation D] None of these
of:
A] Mean 87. We find a non-sampling error
B] Median in_____.
C] Mode A] sample survey
D] Geometric mean B] census survey
C] none of the mentioned options
81. Population value is called as: D] Both of the mentioned option
A] Statistic
B] Parameter 88.The sampling techniques which is
C] Data used in large geographical surveys
D] Variable is______.
A] Snowball sampling
82. Which of these are the steps in the B] Census sampling 
sampling process? C] Stratified sampling
A] Choosing the sampling frame D] Multistage Sampling
B] Defining the target population
C] Identifying and selecting the 89. One of the most useful samplings, is
method of sample random sampling due to the_____.
D] All of these A] The nature is economically
B] This is a more accurate method
83. Sample value is called as____. reasonably in comparison to others
A] Variable C] It’s free from investigators’ personal
B] Parameter biases
C] Data D] All of the mentioned options
D] Statistic

84. The total number of respondents

in sample is known as _____.
A] Sample Size
 90. There are several advantages of D] Non-probability sampling
sampling because__.
A] Sampling saves energy, money, and 96. When a research problem is
time in the collection of data related to heterogeneous population,
B] Sampling help in lessening the data the most suitable sampling method
volume
is:
C] Help in getting higher accuracy if
there is a homogeneous population A] Cluster Sampling
D] All the above-mentioned options B] Stratified Sampling
C] Convenient Sampling
D] Lottery Method

91.The complete and proper survey of a 97. The process not needed in
population is known as_______. experimental research is:
A] Report A] Observation
B] Census
C] Sample B] Manipulation and replication
D] None of these C] Controlling
D] Reference collection
92. Out of these, which is not a 98. Research problem is not feasible
probability sampling? only when:
A] Cluster sampling A] it is researchable
B] Stratified sampling
B] it is new and adds something to
C] Quota sampling
D] Simple random sampling knowledge
C] it consists of independent and
93. The judgmental sampling is also dependent variables
known as__. D] it has utility and relevance
A] Extensive sampling 
B] Convenience sampling 99. How can the objectivity of the
C] Cluster sampling research be enhanced?
D] Purposive sampling
A] Through its impartiality
94. Out of the mentioned options, which B] Through its reliability
is not a non-probability sampling? C] Through its validity
A] Judgmental sampling D] All of these
B] Cluster sampling
C] Extensive sampling  100. Action-research is_____.
D] Convenience sampling
A] An applied research
95. What do we say to that sampling B] A research carried out to solve
that’s for a non-zero selection immediate problems
chance? C] A longitudinal research
A] Probability sampling  D] All the above
B] Quota sampling
C] Extensive sampling