Research methodology question bank.

Research methodology question bank.

(RESEARC H METHODOLO GY QUESTIO NS BANK) FACULTY NAME : SOWMYA B
SUBJECT: RESERCH METHODOLOGY

SECTION A
1. An Image, Perception Or Concept That Is Capable Of Measuremen t Is Called .
A. Scale.
B. Hypothesis.
C. Type.

D. Variable

2. In Order To Pursue The Research, Which Of The Following Is Priorly Required?
A. Developing A Research Design
B. Formulating A Research Question
C. Deciding About The Data Analysis Procedur e
D. Formulating A Research Hypothesis

3. What Are The Conditions In Which Type-I Error Occurs?
A. The Null Hypotheses Get Accepted Even If It Is False
B. The Null Hypotheses Get Rejected Even If It Is True
C. Both The Null Hypotheses As Well As Alternative Hypotheses Are Rejected
D. None Of The Above

4. How To Judge The Depth Of Any Research?
A. By Research Title
B. By Research Duration
C. By Research Objectives
D. By Total Expenditur e On Research

5. Which Of The Following Is Not The Method Of Research?
A. Survey
B. Historical
C. Observation

D. Philosophy

6. Research Is
A. Searching Again And Again
B. Finding Solution To Any Problem
C. Working In A Scientific Way To Search For Truth Of Any Problem
D. None Of The Above

7. In The Process Of Conductin g Research Of Is Followed By
A. Statement Of Objectives
B. Analysis Of Data

C. Selection Of Research Tools
D. Collection Of Data

8. The Main Objective Of Studies To Acquire Knowledge
A. Exploratory
B. Descriptive
C. Diagnostic
D. Descriptive And Diagnostic

9. Is Concerned With Discovering And Testing Certain Variables With Respect To Their Association Or Disassoci ation
A. Exploratory
B. Descriptive
C. Diagnostic
D. Descriptive And Diagnostic


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10. One Of The Terms Given Below Is Defined As A Bundle Of Meanings Or Characteris ti cs Associated With Certain Events, Objects, C onditions, Situations,
And The Like
A. Construct
B. Definition
C. Concept
Variable

11. Concepts Are Of Research
A. Guide

B. Tools
C. Methods
D. Variables

12. Concept Is Of Two Types
A. Abstract And Coherent
B. Concrete And Coherent
C. Abstract And Concrete
D. None Of The Above

13. A Statemen t Of The Quantitativ e Research Question Should:
A. Extend The Statemen t Of Purpose By Specifying Exactly The Question.
B. Help The Research In Selecting Appropri ate Participants , Resear ch Methods , Measures, And Materials
C. Specify The Variables Of Interest
D. All The Above

14. Why Do You Need To Review The Existing Literature?
A. To Make Sure You Have A Long List Of References
B. Because Without It, You Could Never Reach The Required Word-Count
C. To Find Out What Is Already Known About Your Area Of Interest
D. To Help In Your General Studying

15. What Do You Mean By Unit Of Analysis?
A. Main Parameter
B. Variables
C. Sample
D. Constructs

16. A Formal Document That Presents The Research Objectives, Design Of Achieving These Objectives, And The Expected Outcomes /Deliv er abl es Of The
Study Is Called
A. Research Design
B. Research Proposal
C. Research Hypothesis
D. Research Report

17. Survey Is A Study
A. Descriptive
B. Fact Finding
C. Analytical
D. Systematic

18. In A Survey There Is An Enumerator And A
A. Guide
B. Respondent
C. Supervisor
D. Messenger



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19. The First Purpose Of A Survey Is To
A. Description
B. Evaluation
C. Purgation




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D. Provide Information

20. Questions In Which Only Two Alternatives Are Possible Is Called
A. Multiple Choice Questions
B. Dichotom ous Questions
C. Open Ended Questions
D. Structur ed Questions

21. What Are The Core Elements Of A Resear ch Process?
A. Introducti on ; Data Collection ; Data Analysis; Conclusions And Recommen dations
B. Executive Summar y; Literature Review; Data Gather ed; Conclusions; Bibliography
C. Research Plan; Research Data; Analysis; References
D. Introduction ; Literature Review; Research Methodol ogy ; Results; Discussions And Conclusions.

22. Identifying Causes Of A Problem And Possible Solution To A Problem Is
A. Field Study
B. Diagnosis Tic Study
C. Action Study
D. Pilot Study

23. Second Step In Problem Formul ati on Is
A. Statement Of The Problem
B. Understanding The Nature Of The Problem
C. Survey
D. Discussions

24. Questionnai r e Is Filled By
A. Respondent
B. Everybody
C. Enumerator
D. None Of The Above

25. The Main Problem In Questionnaire Is
A. Accessible To Diverse Respondent
B. Greater Anonymity
C. Shows An Inability Of Respondent To Provide Information
D. None Of These

26. What Does The Term 'Longitudinal Design' Mean?
A. A Study Completed Far Away From Where The Researcher Lives.
B. A Study Which Is Very Long To Read.
C. A Study With Two Contrasting Cases.
D. A Study Completed Over A Distinct Period Of Time To Map Changes In Social Phenomena.

27. Which Of The Following Is True Regarding Research Objectives?
A. Research Objectives, When Achieved, Will Provide Sufficient Earnings To Obtain A Reasonabl e Return On Investmen t.
B. Research Objectives, When Obtained, Will Ensure The Viability Of The Marketing Resear ch Department.
C. Research Objectives, When Achieved, Provide The Information Necessary To Solve The Problem.
D. Research Objectives Are Seldom Achieved But Should Be Stated As Goals To Be Sought.

28. Wrong Questionn air e Is An Example Of
A. Primary Data Collection Problem
B. Secondary Collection Problem
C. A And B Both
D. None Of The Above

28. The Existing Company Information Is An Example Of Which Data??
A. Primary
B. Secondary

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