JINNY ROSE C.

RADO BSED SOCIAL STUDIES IV Answer: D - Random sampling is helpful as it is reasonably

accurate, free from personal biases, and an economical
ACTION RESEARCH method of data collection.
1 . _______ is referred to as "the father of research on 6 . Tippit table refers to ____________
teaching"?
A. Table of random digits
A. N. L. Gage
B. Table used in sampling methods
B. David Berliner
C. Table used in statistical investigations
C. Egon Brunswik
D. All the above
D. Donald T. Campbell
ANSWER: D
ANSWER: A
Answer: D - Tippit table refers to a table of random digits
Answer: A - N. L. Gage is often referred to as "the father of used in sampling methods and statistical investigations.
research on teaching."
7. Type-I Error occurs if ______________
2 . The main purpose of research in education is to
_________ A. the null hypothesis is rejected even though it is true

A. Increase social status of an individual B. the null hypothesis is accepted even though it is false

B. Increase job prospects of an individual C. both the null hypothesis as well as alternative hypothesis
are rejected
C. Help in the personal growth of an individual
D. None of the above
D. Help the candidate become an eminent educationist
ANSWER: A
ANSWER: D
Answer: A - Type-I Error occurs if the null hypothesis is
Answer: D - The main purpose of research in education is to rejected even though it is true.
contribute to the development of knowledge and become an
eminent educationist. 8 . ______ is a preferred sampling method for the population
with finite size.
3 . _______ refers to inferring about the whole population
based on the observations made on a small part. A. Systematic sampling

A. Pseudo-inference B. Purposive sampling

B. Objective inference C. Cluster sampling

C. Inductive inference D. Area sampling

D. Deductive inference ANSWER: A

ANSWER: C Answer: A - Systematic sampling is a preferred sampling

method for populations with a finite size.
Answer: C - Inductive inference involves making inferences
about the whole population based on observations made on a 9 . Research and Development become the index of
small part. development of country. Which of the following reasons are
true with regards to this statement?
4 . Sampling is advantageous as it ________
A. Because R&D targets the human development
A. Saves time
B. Because R&D can improve the standard of living of the
B. Helps in capital-saving people in a country
C. Both (a) and (b) C. Because R&D reflect the true economic and social
D. Increases accuracy conditions prevailing in a country

ANSWER: C D. All the above

Answer: C - Sampling is advantageous as it saves time, ANSWER: D

helps in capital-saving, and increases accuracy in data Answer: D - Research and Development are important for
collection. human development, improving the standard of living, and
5 . Random sampling is helpful as it is __________. reflecting economic and social conditions in a country.

A. Reasonably accurate 10 . The data of research is ______

B. Free from personal biases A. Qualitative only

C. An economical method of data collection B. Quantitative only

D. All the above C. Both (a) and (b)

ANSWER: D D. Neither (a) nor (b)

ANSWER: C 16 . A college wants to give training in use of Statistical
Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) to researchers. For this
Answer: C - Research data can be both qualitative and the college should organize:
quantitative.
A. Lecture
11 . The longitudinal approach of research deals with _____.
B. Seminar
A. Short-term researches
C. Workshop
B. Long-term researches
D. Conference
C. Horizontal researches
Answer: C - A workshop is the most suitable format to
D. None of the above provide training in the use of SPSS to researchers.
ANSWER: B 17 . Which of the following is NOT the characteristic of a
Answer: B - The longitudinal approach of research deals research?
with long-term research studies. A. Research is systematic
12 . Dramaturgical interviewing is carried out through B. Research is not passive
_____
C. Research is not a process
A. Debating
D. Research is problem oriented
B. Sampling
ANSWER: B
C. Case study
Answer: C - Research is not a passive process, and it
D. Role playing involves active inquiry and investigation.
ANSWER: D 18 . Which of the following statement is correct?
Answer: D - Dramaturgical interviewing is carried out A. Discoveries are researches
through role playing.
B. Researches lead to discovery
13 . The word 'Anusandhan' implies _________
C. Invention and Research are related
A. Goal Orientation
D. None of the above
B. Following an aim
ANSWER: C
C. Attaining an aim
Answer: C - Invention and research are related, and research
D. Praying to achieve an aim often leads to discoveries and inventions.
ANSWER: B 19 . One of the following is not a quality of researcher:
Answer: B - The word 'Anusandhan' implies following an A. Keenness in enquiry
aim in research.
B. He must be of alert mind
14 . Survey research studies _________
C. His assertion to outstrip the evidence
A. Events
D. Unison with that of which he is in search
B. Processes
ANSWER: A
C. Populations
Answer: A - A researcher should have a keenness for
D. Circumstances inquiry.
ANSWER: C 20 . A satisfactory statistical quantitative method should not
Answer: C - Survey research studies populations. possess one of the following qualities

15 . Evaluation research is concerned with ___________ A. Flexibility

A. Why are we doing? B. Measurability

B. What are we doing? C. Comparability

C. How well are we doing? D. Appropriateness

D. None of the above ANSWER: B

ANSWER: C Answer: B - Measurability is an important quality for a

statistical quantitative method.
Answer: C - Evaluation research is concerned with assessing
how well something is being done. 21 . Books and records are the primary sources of data in:

A. clinical research

B. historical research
C. laboratory research
D. participatory research
ANSWER: B
Answer: B - Books and records are primary sources of data
in historical research.
22 . Which of the following statement is correct?
A. objectives should be pin-pointed
B. another word for problem is variable
C. objectives can be written in statement or question form
D. all the above
ANSWER: A
Answer: A - Objectives should be clear and pin-pointed in
research.
23 . The important pre-requisites of a researcher in sciences,
social sciences and humanities are
A. laboratory skills, records, supervisor, topic
B. supervisor, topic, critical analysis, patience
C. archives, supervisor, topic, flexibility in thinking
D. topic, supervisor, good temperament, pre-conceived
notions
ANSWER: B
Answer: B - The important prerequisites for a researcher are
a supervisor, a research topic, critical analysis, and patience.
24 . Which of the following options are the main tasks of
research in modern society?
A. to discover new things
B. to keep pace with the advancement in knowledge
C. to systematically examine and critically analyse the
investigations/sources with objectivity
D. all of the above
ANSWER: D
Answer: D - Research aims to discover new things, keep
pace with knowledge, and improve the understanding of the
subject.
25 . What do you consider as the main aim of inter
disciplinary research?
A. To over simplify the problem of research
B. To bring out holistic approach to research
C. To create a new trend in research methodology
D. To reduce the emphasis of single subject in research
domain
ANSWER: B
Answer: B - The main aim of interdisciplinary research is to
bring out a holistic approach.
26 . One of the aims of the scientific method in research is
to:
A. confirm triangulation
B. introduce new variables
C. improve data interpretation
D. eliminate spurious relations
ANSWER: D
Answer: D - The scientific method in research aims to
eliminate spurious relations and increase the validity of
findings.
27 . The depth of any research can be judged by:
A. title of the research
B. duration of the research
C. objectives of the research
D. total expenditure on the research
ANSWER: C
Answer: C - The depth of research can be judged by the
objectives of the research.
28 . Research can be conducted by a person who:
A. is a hard worker
B. holds a postgraduate degree
C. has studied research methodology
D. possesses thinking and reasoning ability
ANSWER: C
Answer: C - A researcher should possess thinking and
reasoning ability and knowledge of research methodology.
29 . Which of the following statements is correct?
A. Variability is the source of problem
B. Researcher must possess analytical ability
C. Objectives of research are stated in first chapter of the
thesis
D. All the above
ANSWER: D
Answer: D - Variability is the source of research problems,
and a researcher must possess analytical ability.
30 . Which of the following is not the Method of Research?
A. Survey
B. Historical
C. Observation
D. Philosophical
ANSWER: C
Answer: D - Research methods include survey, historical,
observation, and philosophical research
31 . Research can be classified as:
A. Basic, Applied and Action Research
B. Quantitative and Qualitative Research
C. Philosophical, Historical, Survey and Experimental
Research
D. All the above Answer: D - Fundamental research requires the study of
existing literature regarding various topics.
ANSWER: D
37 . The study in which the investigators attempt to trace an
Answer: D - Research can be classified into various effect is known as:
categories, including basic/applied/action research,
quantitative/qualitative research, and A. Survey Research
philosophical/historical/survey/experimental research.
B. Historical Research
32 . The first step of research is:
C. Summative Research
A. Finding a problem
D. 'Ex-post Facto' Research
B. Selecting a problem
ANSWER: D
C. Searching a problem
Answer: D - An 'ex-post facto' research attempts to trace an
D. Identifying a problem effect.

ANSWER: D 38 . A ratio represents the relation between:

Answer: D - The first step of research is to identify a A. Part and Part

research problem.
B. Part and Whole
33 . To test null hypothesis, a researcher uses:
C. Whole and Whole
A. X
D. All of the above
B. t test
ANSWER: C
C. ANOVA
Answer: C - A ratio represents the relationship between
D. factorial analysis whole and whole.

ANSWER: C 39 . Circle graphs are used to show:

Answer: C - To test null hypothesis, a researcher may use A. How one part is related to other parts?
ANOVA.
B. How various sections share in the whole?
34 . A research problem is feasible only when:
C. How one whole is related to other whole?
A. it is researchable
D. How various parts are related to the whole?
B. it has utility and relevance
ANSWER: D
C. it is new and adds something to knowledge
Answer: D - Circle graphs are used to show how various
D. all the above parts are related to the whole.

ANSWER: D 40 . Which of the following methods will you choose to

prepare choropleth map of India showing urban density of
Answer: D - A research problem is feasible when it is population:
researchable, has utility and relevance, and adds to
knowledge. A. Quintiles

35 . Bibliography given in a research report: B. Quartiles

A. has no relevance to research C. Break - point

B. shows vast knowledge of the researcher D. Mean and SD

C. helps those interested in further research ANSWER: C

D. all the above Answer: C - Choropleth maps can be prepared using the
break-point method.
ANSWER: C
41 . Which of the following methods is best suited to show
Answer: C - The bibliography in a research report helps on a map the types of crops being grown in a region?
those interested in further research.
A. Isopleth
36 . Fundamental research reflects the ability to:
B. Choropleth
A. Expound new principles
C. Chorochromatic
B. Synthesize new ideals
D. Choroschematic
C. Evaluate the existing material concerning research
ANSWER: A
D. Study the existing literature regarding various topics
Answer: A - Isopleth maps are best suited to show the types
ANSWER: D of crops being grown in a region.
42 . Generalised conclusion on the basis of a sample is C. Researcher's interest
technically known as:
D. Availability of relevant literature
A. Statistical inference
ANSWER: C
B. Parameter inference
Answer: C - Research problems are often selected based on
C. Data analysis and interpretation the researcher's interest.

D. All of the above 48 . Which one is called non-probability sampling?

ANSWER: D A. Quota sampling

Answer: D - The main characteristic of scientific research is B. Cluster sampling

that it is empirical, theoretical, and experimental.
C. Systematic sampling
43 . The experimental study is based on:
D. Stratified random sampling
A. Survey of literature
ANSWER: D
B. Conceptual parameters
Answer: D - Non-probability sampling is not the same as
C. Replication of research stratified random sampling.

D. The manipulation of variables 49 . Formulation of hypothesis may NOT be required in:

ANSWER: D A. Survey method

Answer: B - Field-work based research is empirical and B. Historical studies

relies on observations and data collection.
C. Normative studies
44 . The main characteristic of scientific research is:
D. Experimental studies
A. empirical
ANSWER: D
B. theoretical
Answer: D - Formulation of hypotheses may not be required
C. experimental in experimental studies.

D. all of the above 50 . Field-work based research is classified as:

ANSWER: D A. Historical

Answer: A - The authenticity of a research finding is its B. Empirical

validity, which ensures that it is objective and true.
C. Biographical
45 . Authenticity of a research finding is its:
D. Experimental
A. Validity
ANSWER: B
B. Objectivity
Answer: B - Field-work based research is classified as
C. Originality empirical research.

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Answer: B - Authenticity of research findings is associated
with objectivity.

46 . Which technique is generally followed when the

population is finite?

A. Systematic Sampling Technique

B. Purposive Sampling Technique

C. Area Sampling Technique

D. None of the above

ANSWER: B

Answer: A - Systematic sampling is a preferred method

when the population is finite.

47 . Research problem is selected from the stand point of:

A. Social relevance

B. Financial support