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Research Methodology MCQ: 1) Who Was The Author of The Book Named "Methods in Social Research"?
Research Methodology MCQ: 1) Who Was The Author of The Book Named "Methods in Social Research"?
1) Who was the author of the book named "Methods in Social Research"?
a. Kerlinger
b. CR Kothari
d. Wilkinson
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b. Synopsis of Research
c. Research paradigm
d. Research design
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Answer: c) Collecting data with bottom-up empirical evidence.
a. Reasonably accurate
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Explanation: In random sampling, for each element of the set, there exist a possibility
to get selected.
b. Historical method
d. Experimental method
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Explanation: Mainly in the ex-post facto method, the existing groups with qualities are
compared on some dependent variable. It is also known as quasi-experimental for the
fact that instead of randomly assigning the subjects, they are grouped on the basis of a
particular characteristic or trait.
8) Tippit table refers to as _________
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c. A research dissertation
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12) Which one among the following statement is true in the context of the
testing of hypotheses?
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14) Research and Development become the index of development of the
country. Which of the following reasons are true with regards to this statement?
c. R&D reflects the actual economic and social conditions being prevailed in the
country
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Explanation: No explanation.
15) What does the longitudinal research approach actually deal with?
a. Long-term research
b. Short-term research
c. Horizontal research
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a. Goal-oriented
b. Following an aim
c. Attaining an aim
Explanation: No explanation.
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b. Research is systematic
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19) Which of the following options are the main tasks of research in modern
society?
a. To learn new things
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21) The main aim of the scientific method in the research field is to _________
b. Confirm triangulation
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22) A researcher is interested in studying the prospects of a particular political
party in an urban area. So, what tool should he prefer for the study?
a. Rating Scale
b. Interview
c. Questionnaire
d. Schedule
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b. Historical Research
c. Descriptive Research
d. Experimental Research
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a. By research title
b. By research duration
c. By research objectives
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Explanation: Anyone who has studied the research methodology can undergo the
research.
a. Survey
b. Historical
c. Observation
d. Philosophical
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Answer: c) Observation
c. It is researchable
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a. Validity
b. Objectivity
c. Originality
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Answer: b) Objectivity
Explanation: No explanation.
a. Quota sampling
b. Cluster sampling
c. Systematic sampling
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a. b), c) and d)
c. a), b) and c)
d. a), b) and d)
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b. a), b) and c)
c. b), c) and d)
d. a), c) and d)
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33) On what basis did Jean Piaget give his theory of cognitive development of
humans?
a. Evaluation Research
b. Fundamental Research
c. Applied Research
d. Action Research
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Answer: d) Introduction; Literature Review; Research Methodology; Results;
Discussions and Conclusions
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a. Social relevance
b. Financial support
c. Researcher's interest
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Explanation: No explanation.
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Explanation: An F-test corresponds to a statistical test in which the test statistic has
an F-distribution under the null hypothesis.
39) Which one among the following is the most comprehensive source of
population data?
a. Census
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Answer: a) Census
a. Controlling
b. Observation
c. Reference collection
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Answer: b) Observation
Explanation: No explanation.
41) What are those conditions where a research problem is not viable?
b. It can be researched
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a. A longitudinal research
b. An applied research
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b. Universities
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45) Which one among the following falls under the category of research
development?
a. Descriptive Research
b. Philosophical Research
c. Action Research
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Explanation: No explanation.
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47) What is the best-suited name for a process that doesn't necessitate
experimental research?
a. Manipulation
b. Controlling
c. Content analysis
d. Observation
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Answer: a) Manipulation
a. Numerical Aptitude
b. Marital Status
c. Socio-economic Status
d. Professional Attitude
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a. Vocational Interest
b. Human Relations
c. Professional Competence
d. Achievement Motivation
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Answer: b) Human Relations
50) Which one among the following phrases does not correspond to the
meaning of research as a process?
a. Problem Solving
c. Objective Observation
d. Systematic Activity
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