Deck 9: Research Process and Methods

Question 1

The appropriate analytical technique is determined by

A)The research design
B)Nature of data collected
C)Nature of hypothesis
D)Both A and B

Answer 1

Both A and B

Question 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

Answer 2

Identification of problem

Question 3

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

Answer 3

A research initiated to solve an immediate problem

Question 4

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

Question 5

The essential qualities of a researcher are

A)Spirit of free enquiry
B)Reliance on observation and evidence
C)Systematization or theorizing of knowledge
D)All the above

Question 6

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

Question 7

Hypothesis which explain the relationship between two variables is known as

A)Causal
B)Rational
C)Tentative
D)Descriptive

Question 8

------- is quality of a good researcher

A)Scientific temper
B)Age
C)Money
D)Time

Question 9

Fundamental research aims at

A)Action research
B)Survey
C)Pure research
D)Pilot survey

Question 10

Interview with a detailed standardised schedule is called

A)Clinical interview
B)Structured interview
C)Direct interview
D)Group interview

Question 11

Major drawback to researchers in India is …………….

A)Lack of sufficient number of Universities
B)Lack of sufficient research guides
C)Lack of sufficient Fund
D)Lack of scientific training in research

Question 12

. ………….. is the first step of Research process

A)Formulation of a problem
B)Collection of Data
C)Editing and Coding
D)Selection of a problem

Question 13

A question which requires a solution is ………….

A)Observation
B)Problem
C)Data
D)Experiment

Question 14

Converting a question into a Researchable problem is called

A)Solution
B)Examination
C)Problem formulation
D)Problem Solving

Question 15

. Survey is a ……………. Study

A)Descriptive
B)Fact finding
C)Analytical
D)Systematic

Question 16

A short summary of Technical Report is called

A)Article
B)Research Abstract
C)Publication
D)Guide

Question 17

. A Blue print of Research work is called

A)Research Problem
B)Research design
C)Research tools
D)Research methods

Question 18

The main objective of ………….. Study is to acquire Knowledge

A)Exploratory
B)Descriptive
C)Diagnostic
D)Descriptive and Diagnostic

Question 19

……………. is concerned with discovering and testing Certain variables with respect to their association or disassociation

A)Exploratory
B)Descriptive
C)Diagnostic
D)None of the above

Question 20

Personal interviews conducted in shopping malls are known as………

A)Mall interviews
B)Mall intercept interviews
C)Brief interviews
D)None of the given options