Research Methodology MCQs Part 2
Additional 35 Questions
Also useful for B.Com/M.Com, NTA NET / JRF and SET Exam
In this Post You will get Additional 35 Research Methodology MCQs which is very helpful for the students of B. Com, M. Com, NTA NET and SLET Exam. More than 200 MCQs are added including the first part and more questions will be added soon.
Research methodology Chapter wise MCQs are also available on our blog. Links are given below:
a) Research Methodology MCQs [Part 1] (40 Questions)
b) Research Methodology MCQS Part I1 (35 Questions)
c) Sampling MCQs (35 Questions)
d) MCQ on Research Problem and Research Plan (20 Questions)
e) Collection of data MCQs (33 Questions)
f) MCQ on Research Report Writing (30 Questions)
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1. Ex Post Facto
research means:
a) The
research is carried out after the incident
b) The
research is carried out prior to the incident
c) The
research is carried out along with the happening of an incident.
d) The
research is carried out keeping in mind the possibilities of an incident.
Ans:
a) The research is carried out after the incident
2. Research ethics
do not include:
a) Honesty
b)
Subjectivity
c)
Integrity
d)
Objectivity
Ans:
b) Subjectivity
3. Controlled group
condition is applied in:
a) Survey
Research
b)
Historical Research
c)
Experimental Research
d)
Descriptive Research
Ans:
c) Experimental Research
4. A doctor
studies the relative effectiveness of two drugs of dengue fever. His research
would be classified as:
a)
Descriptive Survey
b)
Experimental Research
c) Case
Study
d)
Ethnography
Ans:
b) Experimental Research
5. Which of the
following research types focuses on ameliorating the prevailing situations?
a)
Fundamental Research
b) Applied
Research
c) Action
Research
d)
Experimental Research
Ans:
c) Action Research
6. Which one of the
following is a research tool?
a) Graph
b)
Illustration
c) Questionnaire
d) Diagram
Ans:
c) Questionnaire
7. Research is not
considered ethical if it
a) Tries to
prove a particular point.
b) Does not
ensure privacy and anonymity of the respondent.
c) Does not
investigate the data scientifically.
d) Is not
of a very high standard.
Ans:
b) Does not ensure privacy and anonymity of the respondent.
8. A research paper
is a brief report of research work based on:
a) Primary
Data only
b)
Secondary Data only
c) Both
Primary and Secondary Data
d) None of
the above
Ans:
c) Both Primary and Secondary Data
9. 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
Ans:
c) Selection of Research Tools
10. 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
Ans:
d) all the above
11. Research is
conducted to
I. Generate
new knowledge
II. Not to
develop a theory
III. Obtain
research degree
IV.
Reinterpret existing knowledge
Which of
the above are correct?
a) I, III
& II
b) III, II
& IV
c) II, I
& III
d) I, III
& IV
Ans:
d) I, III & IV
12. Which of the
following phrases is not relevant to describe the meaning of research as a
process?
a)
Systematic Activity
b)
Objective Observation
c) Trial
and Error
d) Problem
Solving
Ans:
b) Objective Observation
13. Research has
shown that the most frequent symptom of nervous instability among teachers is:
a)
Digestive upsets
b)
Explosive behaviour
c) Fatigue
d) Worry
Ans:
b) Explosive behaviour
14. A common test
in research demands much priority on:
a)
Reliability
b) Usability
c)
Objectivity
d) All of
the above
Ans:
d) All of the above
15. If a
researcher conducts a research on finding out which administrative style
contributes more to institutional effectiveness? This will be an example of:
a) Basic
Research
b) Action
Research
c) Applied
Research
d)
Fundamental Research
Ans:
c) Applied Research
16. The research
which is exploring new facts through the study of the past is called:
a)
Philosophical research
b)
Historical research
c)
Mythological research
d) Content
analysis
Ans:
b) Historical research
17. The format of
thesis writing is the same as in:
a)
Preparation of a research paper/article
b) Writing
of seminar presentation
c) A
research dissertation
d)
Presenting a workshop/conference paper
Ans:
c) A research dissertation
18. In qualitative
research paradigm, which of the following features may be considered critical?
a) Data
collection with standardized research tools.
b) Sampling
design with probability sample techniques.
c) Data
collection with bottom-up empirical evidences.
d) Data
gathering to take with top-down systematic evidences.
Ans:
c) Data collection with bottom-up empirical evidences.
19. From
the following list of statement identify the set, which has negative
implications for ‘research ethics’:
I. A
researcher critically looks at the findings of another research.
II. Related
studies are cited without proper references.
III.
Research findings are made the basis for policymaking.
IV. Conduct
of practitioner is screened in terms of reported research evidences.
V. A
research study is replicated with a view to verify the evidences from other
researches.
VI. Both
policy making and policy implementing processes are regulated in terms of
preliminary studies.
Which of
the below mentioned option is correct?
1. I, II
and III
2. II, III
and IV
3. II, IV
and VI
4. I, III
and V
Ans:
3. II, IV and VI
20. The
problem of ‘research ethics’ is concerned with which aspect of research activities?
a)
Following the prescribed format of a thesis
b) Data
analysis through qualitative or quantitative techniques
c) Defining
the population of research
d) Evidence
based research reporting
Ans:
d) Evidence based research reporting
21. Prime Minister
Research Fellowship is for students pursuing Ph.D programme in :
a) State
and Central Universities
b) Central
Universities, IISc, IITs, NITs, IISERs and IIITs
c) IISc,
IITs, NITs, IISERs, IIITs, State and Central Universities
d) IITs and
IISc
Ans:
d) IITs and IISc
22. In a
research on the effect of child-rearing practices on stress –proneness of
children in competing school projects, the hypothesis formulated is that ‘child
rearing practices do influence stress- proneness’. At the data-analysis stage a
null hypothesis is advanced to find out the tenability of research hypothesis.
On the basis of the evidence available, the null hypothesis is rejected at 0.01
level of significance. What decision may be warranted in respect of the
research hypothesis?
a) The
research hypothesis will also be rejected.
b) The
research hypothesis will be accepted.
c) Both the
research hypothesis and the null hypothesis will be rejected.
d) No
decision can be taken in respect of the research hypothesis.
Ans:
b) The research hypothesis will be accepted.
23. A
research intends to explore the effect of possible factors for the organization
of effective mid-day meal interventions. Which research method will be most
appropriate for this study?
a)
Historical method
b)
Descriptive survey method
c)
Experimental method
d) Ex-post
factor method
Ans:
d) Ex-post factor method
24. Which of the
following is an initial mandatory requirement for pursuing research?
a)
Developing a research design
b)
Formulating a research question
c) Deciding
about the data analysis procedure
d)
Formulating a research hypothesis
Ans:
b) Formulating a research question
25. A researcher
attempts to evaluate the effect of method of feeding on anxiety - proneness of
children. Which method of research would be appropriate for this?
a) Case
study method
b)
Experimental method
c)
Ex-post-facto method
d) Survey
method
Ans:
c) Ex-post-facto method
26. Which type of
study is loosely structured and designed to expand understanding of a topic and
provide insights?
a) Formal
b) Causal
c)
Exploratory
d)
Experimental
Ans:
c) Exploratory
27. Which one of
the following is not an essential element of report writing?
a) Research
Methodology
b)
Reference
c) None
of these
d)
Conclusion
Ans:
c) None of these
28. What is
self-plagiarism?
a) When a
person lifts material that they have previously written and pass it off as
their own work
b) Taking
about yourself too much
c) Using somebody
else's work and passing it off as your own
d) An
epistemological stance
Ans:
a) When a person lifts material that they have previously written and pass it
off as their own work
29. Essence of both
basic and applied research lies in:
a) Market orientation
b)
Scientific method
c)
Performance monitoring research
d) Costing
methods
Ans:
b) Scientific method
30.
_______is a type of conclusive research that has as its major objective the
description of something— usually market characteristics or functions.
a)
Exploratory research
b)
Conclusive research
c) Causal
research
d)
Descriptive research
Ans:
d) Descriptive research
31. The following is a step in the process of
historical research:
a) Identifying a research topic
b) Data
c) Data collection
d) All of the above
Ans:
d) All of the above
32. ________ Describes the present state of
affairs as it exists without having any control over variables.
a) Analytical research
b) Descriptive research
c) Applied research
d) Distinctive research
Ans:
b) Descriptive research
33. The main objective of _______ study’s to
acquire knowledge
a) Exploratory.
b) Descriptive.
c) Diagnostic.
d) Descriptive and Diagnostic.
Ans:
b) Descriptive.
34. Propositions which describe the
characteristics are _______ Hypothesis
a) Descriptive.
b) Imaginative.
c) Relational.
d) Variable.
Ans:
a) Descriptive.
35. Research objectives include:
a) Decision making
b) Build new concepts
c) Eliminates old concepts
d) Only a and b
Ans:
d) Only a and b
36. Random sampling is useful as it:
a) Reasonably more accurate as compared to other methods.
b) Economical in nature.
c) Free from personal biases of the investigator.
d) All of the above.
Ans: d) All of the above.
37. The term ‘phenomenology’ is associated with the process of
a) Qualitative Research.
b) Analysis of Variance.
c) Correlational Study.
d) Probability Sampling.
Ans: a) Qualitative Research.
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