Research Methods

Quiz No. 3
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Section: A Program: BBA Date: 6-4-2024

Maximum Marks: 10

Please tick/encircle the correct the correct option

‘Rigor’ related to scientific investigation refers to:
The probability that our estimations are correct.
The idea that a simple model that explains a certain phenomenon has preference over a complex
model.
The fact that findings are generalizable.
The fact that a study has a good theoretical base.

‘Confidence’, as a characteristic of scientific investigation, refers to:

The probability that our estimations are correct.
The idea that a simple model that explains a certain phenomenon has preference over a
complex model.
The fact that findings are generalizable.
The fact that an investigation has a clear theoretical foundation.

An inductive investigation starts with

An observation
The logical process of deriving a conclusion about a specific instance based
Formation of a general principle or statement to a specific claim or known general premise
Formulation, foundation and testing of hypotheses

Parsimony refers to:

The probability that our estimations are correct.
The idea that a simple model explaining a certain phenomenon is preferred to a complex model.
The fact that findings are generalizable.
The fact that an investigation has a clear theoretical base.

Hypothesis testing is ------------------------------- in nature because we test if a general theory is capable of

explaining a particular problem.
Inductive
qualitative studies
deductive
None of the above