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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026-27 JUST
RELEASED VERSION
Q1. Which of the following statement is correct?
(A) Reliability ensures the validity
(B) Validity ensures reliability
(C) Reliability and validity are independent of each other
(D) Reliability does not depend on objectivity
Answer: (C)
Q2. 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
Answer: (D)
Q3. The first step of research is:
(A) Selecting a problem
(B) Searching a problem
(C) Finding a problem
(D) Identifying a problem
Answer: (D)
Q4. Research can be conducted by a person who:
(A) holds a postgraduate degree
(B) has studied research methodology
(C) possesses thinking and reasoning ability
(D) is a hard worker
Answer: (B)
Q5. Research can be classified as:
(A) Basic, Applied and Action Research
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(B) Philosophical, Historical, Survey and Experimental Research
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(C) Quantitative and Qualitative Research
(D) All the above
Answer: (D)
Q6. To test null hypothesis, a researcher uses:
(A) t test
(B) ANOVA
(C) X2
(D) factorial analysis
Answer: (B)
Q7. Bibliography given in a research report:
(A) shows vast knowledge of the researcher
(B) helps those interested in further research
(C) has no relevance to research
(D) all the above
Answer: (B)
Q8. A research problem is feasible only when:
(A) it has utility and relevance
(B) it is researchable
(C) it is new and adds something to knowledge
(D) all the above
Answer: (D)
Q9. The study in which the investigators attempt to trace an effect
is known as:
(A) Survey Research
(B) Summative Research
(C) Historical Research
(D) ‘Ex-post Facto’ Research
Answer: (D)
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Q10. Generalized conclusion on the basis of a sample is technically
known as:
(A) Data analysis and interpretation
(B) Parameter inference
(C) Statistical inference
(D) All of the above
Answer: (A)
Q11. Fundamental research reflects the ability to:
(A) Synthesize new ideals
(B) Expound new principles
(C) Evaluate the existing material concerning research
(D) Study the existing literature regarding various topics
Answer: (B)
Q12. The main characteristic of scientific research is:
(A) empirical
(B) theoretical
(C) experimental
(D) all of the above
Answer: (D)
Q13. Authenticity of a research finding is its:
(A) Originality
(B) Validity
(C) Objectivity
(D) All of the above
Answer: (C)
Q14. Which technique is generally followed when the population is
finite?
(A) Area Sampling Technique
(B) Purposive Sampling Technique
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026-27 JUST
RELEASED VERSION
Q1. Which of the following statement is correct?
(A) Reliability ensures the validity
(B) Validity ensures reliability
(C) Reliability and validity are independent of each other
(D) Reliability does not depend on objectivity
Answer: (C)
Q2. 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
Answer: (D)
Q3. The first step of research is:
(A) Selecting a problem
(B) Searching a problem
(C) Finding a problem
(D) Identifying a problem
Answer: (D)
Q4. Research can be conducted by a person who:
(A) holds a postgraduate degree
(B) has studied research methodology
(C) possesses thinking and reasoning ability
(D) is a hard worker
Answer: (B)
Q5. Research can be classified as:
(A) Basic, Applied and Action Research
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(B) Philosophical, Historical, Survey and Experimental Research
,3
(C) Quantitative and Qualitative Research
(D) All the above
Answer: (D)
Q6. To test null hypothesis, a researcher uses:
(A) t test
(B) ANOVA
(C) X2
(D) factorial analysis
Answer: (B)
Q7. Bibliography given in a research report:
(A) shows vast knowledge of the researcher
(B) helps those interested in further research
(C) has no relevance to research
(D) all the above
Answer: (B)
Q8. A research problem is feasible only when:
(A) it has utility and relevance
(B) it is researchable
(C) it is new and adds something to knowledge
(D) all the above
Answer: (D)
Q9. The study in which the investigators attempt to trace an effect
is known as:
(A) Survey Research
(B) Summative Research
(C) Historical Research
(D) ‘Ex-post Facto’ Research
Answer: (D)
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Q10. Generalized conclusion on the basis of a sample is technically
known as:
(A) Data analysis and interpretation
(B) Parameter inference
(C) Statistical inference
(D) All of the above
Answer: (A)
Q11. Fundamental research reflects the ability to:
(A) Synthesize new ideals
(B) Expound new principles
(C) Evaluate the existing material concerning research
(D) Study the existing literature regarding various topics
Answer: (B)
Q12. The main characteristic of scientific research is:
(A) empirical
(B) theoretical
(C) experimental
(D) all of the above
Answer: (D)
Q13. Authenticity of a research finding is its:
(A) Originality
(B) Validity
(C) Objectivity
(D) All of the above
Answer: (C)
Q14. Which technique is generally followed when the population is
finite?
(A) Area Sampling Technique
(B) Purposive Sampling Technique
