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DEFINITION OF RESEARCH When you say that you are undertaking a research study to find answers to a question, you are implying that the process; 1. 2. 3.

is being undertaken within a framework of a set of philosophies of philosophies (approaches); uses procedures, methods and techniques that have been tested for their validity and reliability; reliability; is designed to be unbiased and objective. objective .

Philosophies mean approaches e.g. qualitative, quantitative and the academic discipline in which you have been trained. Validity means that correct procedures have been applied to find answers to a question. Reliability refers to the quality of a measurement procedure that provides repeatability and accuracy. Unbiased and objective means that you have taken each step in an unbiased manner and drawn each conclusion to the best of your ability and without introducing your own vested interest. (Bias is a deliberate attempt to either conceal or highlight something).

Adherence to the three criteria mentioned above enables the process to be called ‘research’. However, the degree to which these criteria are expected to be fulfilled varies from discipline to discipline and so the meaning of ‘research’ differs from one academic discipline to another. The difference between research and non-research activity is, in the way we find answers: the process must meet certain requirements to be called research. We can identify these requirements by examining some definitions of research. The word research is composed of two syllables, re and search. and search. “re”is a prefix meaning again, a new or over again and “search”is a verb meaning to examine closely and carefully, to test and try, or to probe. Together they form a noun describing a careful, systematic, patient study and investigation in some field of knowledge, undertaken und ertaken to establish facts or principles. Research is a structured enquiry that utilizes acceptable scientific methodology to solve problems and create new knowledge that is generally applicable. Scientific methods consist of systematic observation, classification and interpretation of data. CHARACTERISTICS OF RESEARCH: Research is a process of collecting, analyzing and interpreting information to answer questions. But to qualify as research, the process must have certain characteristics: it must, as far as possible, be controlled, rigorous, systematic, valid and verifiable, empirical and critical. Controlled-- in real life there are many factors that affect an outcome. The concept of control implies that, in exploring Controlled causality in relation to two variables (factors), you set up your study in a way that minimizes the effects of other factors affecting the relationship. This can be achieved to a large extent in the physical sciences (cookery, bakery), as most of the research is done in a laboratory. However, in the social sciences (Hospitali ty and Tourism) it is extremely difficult as research is carried out on issues related to human beings living in society, where such controls are not possible. Therefore, in Hospitality and Tourism, as you cannot control external factors, you attempt to quantify their impact. Rigorous-you must be scrupulous in ensuring that the procedures followed to find answers to questions are relevant, Rigorousappropriate and justified. Again, the degree of rigor varies markedly between the physical and social sciences and within the social sciences. Systematic--this implies that the procedure adopted to undertake an investigation follow a certain logical sequence. The Systematic

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different steps cannot be taken in a haphazard way. Some procedures must follow others. Valid and verifiableverifiable-this concept implies that whatever you conclude on the basis of your findings is correct and can be verified by you and others. Empirical-this means that any conclusion drawn are based upon hard evidence gathered from information collected from Empiricalreal life experiences or observations. Critical-critical scrutiny of the procedures used and the methods employed is crucial to a research enquiry. The process of Criticalinvestigation must be foolproof and free from drawbacks. The process adopted and the procedures used must be able to withstand critical scrutiny. For a process to be called research, it is imperative that it has the above characteristics.

TYPES OF RESEARCH Research can be classified from three perspectives: 1. Application of research study 2. Objectives in undertaking the research 3. Inquiry Mode employed 1.

Application:

From the point of view of application, there are two broad categories of research: A. Pure research and B. Applied research.

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Pure research involves developing and testing theories and hypotheses that are intellectually challenging to the researcher but may or may not have practical application at the present time or in the future. The knowledge produced through pure research research is sought in order to add to the existing existing body of research methods.

B. Applied research is done to solve specific, practical questions; for policy formulation, administration and understanding of a phenomenon. It can be exploratory, but is usually descriptive. It is almost always done on the basis of basic research. Applied research can be carried out by academic or industrial institutions. Often, an academic institution such as a university will have a specific applied research program funded by an industrial partner interested in that program. 2.

Objectives:: Objectives

From the viewpoint of objectives, a research can be classified as Descriptive A. B. Correlational C. D.

Explanatory Exploratory

A. Descriptive research attempts to describe systematically a situation, problem, phenomenon, service or programme, or provides information about, say, living condition of a communit y, or describes attitudes towards an issue. B.

Correlational research attempts to discover or establish the existence of a relationship/ interdependence between two or more aspects of a situation.

C. Explanatory research attempts to clarify why and how there is a relationship between two or more aspects of a situation or phenomenon.

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D. Exploratory research is undertaken to explore an area where little is known or to investigate the possibilities of undertaking a particular research study ( feasibility study pilot study). In practice most studies are a combination of the first three categories.

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Inquiry Mode:

From the process adopted to find answer to research questions – the two approaches are: A. Structured approach B. Unstructured approach

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Structured approach:

The structured approach to inquiry is usually classified as quantitative research. Everything that forms the re search processobjectives, design, sample, and the questions that you plan to ask of respondents- is predetermined. It is more appropriate to determine the extent of a problem, issue or phenomenon by quantifying the variation. e.g. how many people have a particular problem? How many people hold a particular attitude?

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Unstructured approach:

The unstructured approach to inquiry is usually classified as qualitative research. This approach allows flexibility in all aspects of the research process. It is more appropriate to explore the nature of a problem, issue or phenomenon without quantifying it. Main objective is to describe the variation in a phenomenon, situation or attitude. e,g, description of an observed situation, the historical enumeration of events, an account of different opinions different people have about an issue, description of working condition in a particular industry. Both approaches have their place in research. Both have their strengths and weaknesses.

In many studies, there is a combination of both qualitative and quantitative approaches. For example, suppose you have to find the types of cuisine / accommodation available in a city and the extent of their popularity. Types of cuisine is the qualitative aspect of the study as finding out about them entails description of the culture and cuisine

The extent of their popularity is the quantitative aspect as it involves estimating the number of people who visit restaurant serving such cuisine and calculating the other indicators that reflect the extent of popularity. THE RESEARCH PROCESS The research process is similar to undertaking a journey. For a research journey there are two important decisions to make1) What you want to find out about or what research questions (problems) you want to find answers to; 2) How to go about finding their answers.

There are practical steps through which you must pass in your research journey in order to find answers to your research

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questions. The path to finding answers to your research questions constitutes research methodology. At each operational step in the research process you are required to choose from a multiplicity of methods, procedures and models of research methodology which will help you to best achieve your objectives. This is where your knowledge base of research methodology plays a crucial role.

Steps in Research Process: 1.

Formulating the Research Problem

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Extensive Literature Review

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Developing the objectives

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Preparing the Research Design including Sample Design

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Collecting the Data

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Processing and Analysis of Data

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Generalisation and Interpretation (Conclusion and Recommendation)

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Preparation of the Report or Presentation of Results-Formal write ups of conclusions reached.

STEP1. FORMULATING THE RESEARCH PROBLEM: It is the first and most crucial step in the research process

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Main function is to decide what you want to find out about. The way you formulate a problem determines almost every step that follows.

Sources of research problems Research in social sciences revolves around four Ps: Peoplea group of individuals

Problemsexamine the existence of certain issues or problems relating to their lives; to ascertain attitude of a group of people towards an issue

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Programs- to evaluate the effectiveness of an intervention

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Phenomena- to establish the existence of regularity.

In practice most research studies are based upon at least a combination of two Ps.

Every research study has two aspects: 1. Study population•

People: individuals, organizations, groups, communities (They provide you with the information or you collect information about them)

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Subject area• • •

Problems: issues, situations, associations, needs, profiles Program: content, structure, outcomes, attributes, satisfactions, consumers, Service providers,etc. Phenomenon: cause-and-effect relationships, the study of a phenomenon itself ( Information that you need to collect to find answers to your research questions)

You can examine the professional field of your choice in the context of the four Ps in order to identify anything that looks interesting.

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Considerations in selecting a research problem: These help to ensure that your study will remain manageable and that you will remain motivated. 1. Interest: a research endeavour is usually time consuming, and involves hard work and possibly unforeseen problems. One should select topic of great interest to sustain the required motivation. 2. Magnitude: It is extremely important to select a topic that you can manage within the time and resources at your disposal. Narrow the topic down to something manageable, specific and clear. 3. Measurement of concepts: Make sure that you are clear about the indicators and measurement of concepts (if used) in your study. 4. Level of expertise: Make sure that you have adequate level of expertise for the task you are proposing since you need to do the work yourself. 5. Relevance: Ensure that your study adds to the existing body of knowledge, bridges current gaps and is useful in policy formulation. This will help you to sustain interest in the study. 6. Availability of data: Before finalizing the topic, make sure that data are available. 7. Ethical issues: How ethical issues can affect the study population and how ethical problems can be overcome should be thoroughly examined at the problem formulating stage. Steps in Formulation of a Research Problem: Working through these steps presupposes a reasonable level of knowledge in the broad subject area within which the study is to be undertaken. Without such knowledge it is difficult to clearly and adequately ‘dissect’ a subject area. Step1 Step2

Identify a broad field or subject area of interest to you. Dissect the broad area into subareas.

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Select what is of most interest to you.

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Raise research questions.

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Formulate objectives.

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Assess your objectives.

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Doublecheck.

So far we have focused on the basis of your study, the research problem. But every study in social sciences has a second element, the study population from whom the required information to find answers to your research questions is obtained. As you narrow the research problem, similarly you need to decide very specifically who constitutes your study population, in order to select the appropriate respondents. STEP 2. REVIEWING THE LITERATURE: •

Essential preliminary task in order to acquaint yourself with the available body of knowledge in your area of interest.

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Literature review is integral part of entire research process and makes valuable contribution to every operational step.

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Reviewing literature can be time-consuming, daunting and frustrating, but is also rewarding. Its functions are:

a. Bring clarity and focus to your research problem; b. Improve your methodology; c. Broaden your knowledge; d. Contextualise your findings. a. Bring clarity and focus to your research problem; The process of reviewing the literature helps you to understand the subject area better and thus helps you to conceptualise your research problem clearly and precisely. It also helps you to understand the relationship between your research problem and the body of knowledge in the area.

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b. Improve your methodology: A literature review tells you if others have used procedures and methods similar to the ones that you are proposing, which procedures and methods have worked well for them, and what problems they have faced with them. Thus you will be better positioned to select a methodology that is capable of providing valid answer to your research questions. c. Broaden your knowledge base in your researcharea: It ensures you to read widely around the subject area i n which you intend to conduct your research study. As you are expected to be an expert in your area of study, it helps fulfill this expectation. It also helps you t o understand how the findings of your study fit into the existing body of knowledge. d. Contextualise your findings: How do answers to your research questions compare with what others have found? What contribution have you been able to make in to the existing body of knowledge? How are your findings different from those of others? For you to be able to answer these questions, you need to go back to your literature review. It is i mportant to place your fi ndings in the context of what is already known in your field of enquiry. Procedure for reviewing the literature: i) search for existing literature in your area of study; ii) review the literature selected; iii) iv)

develop a theoretical framework; develop a conceptual framework.

STEP 3 - THE FORMULATION OF OBJECTIVES:

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Objectives are the goals you set out to attain in your study. They inform a reader what you want to attain through the study. It is extremely important to word them clearly and specifically.

Objectives should be listed under two headings: a) b) •

main objectives (aims); Sub-objectives.

The main objective is an overall statement of the thrust of your study. It is also a statement of the main associations and relationships that you seek to discover or establish.

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The sub-objectives are the specific aspects of the topic that you want to investigate within the main framework of your study. • • • •

They should be numerically listed. Wording should clearly, completely and specifically communicate to your readers your intention. Each objective should contain only one aspect of the Study. Use action oriented words or verbs when writing objectives.

Identifying Variables: In a research study it is important that the concepts used should be operationalised in measurable terms so that the extent of variations in respondents’ understanding is reduced if not eliminated. Techniques about how to operationalise concepts, and knowledge about variables, play an important role in reducing this variability. Their knowledge, therefore is important in ‘fine t uning’ your research problem.

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For example: •

‘Jet Airways’ is a perfect example of quality cabin service.

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Food in this restaurant is excellent.

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The middle class in India is getting more prosperous. When people express these feelings or preferences, they do so on the basis of certain criteria in their minds. Their judgement is based upon indicators that lead them to conclude and express that opinion.

These are judgements that require a sound basis on which to proclai m. This warrants the use of a measuring mechanism and it is in the process of measurement that knowledge about variables plays an important role. The definition of a variable: An image, perception or concept that can be measured – hence capable of taking on different values - is called a variable. The difference between a concept and a variable: Concepts are mental images or perceptions and therefore their meaning varies markedly from individual to individual. A concept cannot be measured whereas a variable can be subjected to measurement by crude/refined or subjective/objective units of measurement. It is therefore important for the concept to be converted into variables. Concept • •

Subjective impression No uniformity as to its varies the understanding among different people

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Variable - Measurable though the - degree of precision from scale to scale and variable to variable.

As such cannot be measured.

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Excellent

gender(male/female)

High achiever

age (x years y months)

Rich

weight (--kg)

Satisfaction

height (--cms)

Domestic violence

religion (Catholic, Hindu) Income (Rs ---per year)

Types of DATA (Measurement of Scales) There are four types of data that may be gathered in social research, each one adding more to the next. Thus ordinal data is also nominal, and so on. A useful acronym to help remember this is NOIR (French for 'black').

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Nominal A nominal scale enables the classification of individuals, objects or responses into subgroups based on a common/shared property or characteristic. A variable measured on a nominal scale may have one, two or more subcategories depending upon the extent of variation. For example, ’water ’ or ‘tree’ have only one subgroup, whereas the variable “ gender ” can be classified into two subcategories: male and female. ‘ Hotels’ can be classified into ---- sub-categories. The sequence in which subgroups are listed makes no difference as there is no relationship among subgroups. Nominal i tems are usually categorical, in that they belong to a definable category, such as 'employees'.

Ordinal or Ranking Scale: Besides categorizing individuals, objects, responses or a property into subgroups on the basis of common characteristic, it ranks the subgroups in a certain order. They are arranged either in ascending or descending order according to the extent a subcategory reflects the magnitude of variation in the variable. For example, ‘income’ can be measured either quantitatively (in rupees and paise) or qualitatively using subcategor ies ‘above average’, ‘average’ and ‘below average’. The ‘distance’ between these subcategories are not equal as there is no quantitative unit of measurement. ‘Socioeconomic status’ and ‘attitude’ are other variables that can be measured on ordinal scale.

Interval Scale: An interval scale has all the characteristics of an ordinal scale. In addition, it uses a unit of measurement with an arbitrary starting and terminating points. For example, Celsius scale: Fahrenheit scale: Attitudinal scales:

0*Cto100*C 32*F to212*F 10-20 21-30 31-40 etc

Ratio Scale: A ratio scale has all the properties of nominal, ordinal and interval scales plus its own property: the zero point of a ratio scale is fixed, which means it has a fixed starting point. Since the difference between intervals is always measured from a zero point, this scale can be used for mathematical operations. The measurement of variables like income, age, height and weight are examples of this scale. A person who is 40 year old is twice as old as one who is 20 year-old. Parametric vs. Non-parametric Interval and ratio data are parametric, and are used with parametric tools in which distributions are predictable (and often Normal). Nominal and ordinal data are non-parametric, and do not assume any particular distribution. They are used with non parametric tools such as the Histogram. Continuous and Discrete Continuous measures are measured along a continuous scale which can be divided into fractions, such as temperature. Continuous variables allow for infinitely fine sub-division, which means if you can measure sufficiently accurately, you can compare two items and determine the difference. Discrete variables are measured across a set of fixed values, such as age in years (not microseconds). These are commonly used on arbitrary scales, such as scoring your level of happiness, although such scales can also be continuous. CONSTRUCTING HYPOTHESES:

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As a researcher you do not know about a phenomenon, but you do have a hunch to form the basis of certain assumption or guesses. You test these by collecting information that will enable you to conclude if your hunch was right. The verification process can have one of the three outcomes. Your hunch may prove to be: 1. Right; 2. partially right;or 3. Wrong. Without this process of verification, you cannot conclude anything about the validity of your assumption. Hence, a hypotheses is an intelligent guess, hunch, assumption, suspicion, assertion or an idea about a phenomenon, relationship or situation, the reality or truth of which you do not know. A researcher calls these assumptions/ hunches hypotheses and they become the basis of anenquiry. In most studies the hypotheses will be based upon your own or someone else’s observation. Hypotheses bring clarity, specificity and focus to a research problem, but are not essential for a study. You can conduct a valid investigation without constructing formal hypotheses. The Functions of Hypotheses: •

The formulation of hypothesis provides a study with focus. It tells you what specific aspects of a research problem to investigate.

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A hypothesis tells you what data to collect and what not to collect, t hereby providing focus to the study.

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As it provides a focus, the construction of a hypothesis enhances objectivity in a study.

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A hypothesis may enable you to add to the formulation of a theory. It enables you to specifically conclude what is true or what is false. Types of Hypotheses 1. 2.

Null Hypotheses Alternative Hypotheses

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Null Hypotheses: A null hypothesis is a type of hypothesis used in statistics that proposes that no statistical significance exists in a set of given observations. The null hypothesis attempts to show that no variation exists between variables or that a single variable is no different than its mean. I t is presumed to be true until statistical evidence nullifies it for an alternative hypothesis. 2. Alternative Hypotheses: The alternate hypothesis is just an alternative to the null. For example, if your null is “I’m going to win up to $1000” then your alternate is “I’m going to win more than $1000.” Basically, you’re looking at whether there’s enough change (with the alternate hypothesis) to be able to reject the null hypothesis.

STEP 4 - PREPARINGTHE RESEARCHDESIGN Research design is the conceptual structure within which research would be conducted. The function of research design is to provide for the collection of relevant information with minimal expenditure of effort, time and money.

The preparation of research design, appropriate for a particular research problem, involves the consideration of the following: 1. 2. 3. 4.

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Objectives of the research study. Method of Data Collection to be adopted Source of information — Sample Design Tool for Data collection



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Data Analysis-- qualitative and quantitative

1. Objectives of the Research Study: Objectives identified to answer the research questions have to be listed making sure that they are: a) numbered, and b) statement begins with an action verb. 2. Methods of Data Collection: There are two types of data Primary Data

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collected for the first time

Secondary Data

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those which have already been collected And analysed by someone else.

METHODS OF PRIMARY DATA COLLECTION

OBSERVATION METHOD: Commonly used in behavioural sciences It is the gathering of primary data by investigator’s own direct observation of relevant people, actions and situations without asking from the respondent. e.g. • •

A hotel chain sends observers posing as guests into its coffee shop to check on cleanliness and customer service. A food service operator sends researchers into competing restaurants to learn menu items prices, check portion sizes and consistency and observe point-of- purchase merchandising.

Observation can yield information which people are normally unwilling or unable to provide.

SURVEY METHOD: Survey Method Approach is most suited for gathering descriptive information. Structured Surveys : use formal lists of questions asked of all respondents in the same way. Unstructured Surveys : let the interviewer probe respondents and guide the interview according to their answers.

Survey research may be Direct or Indirect. Direct Approach: The researcher asks direct questions about behaviours and thoughts. e.g. Why don’t you eat at MacDonald’s? Indirect Approach: The researcher might ask: “What kind of people eat at MacDonald’s?” From the response, the researcher may be able to discover why the consumer avoids MacDonald’s. It may suggest factors of which the consumer is not consciously aware.

CONTACT METHODS: Information may be collected by

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Personal interview

Mail Questionnaires: Advantages: • • •

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Can be used to collect large amounts of information at a low cost per respondent. Respondents may give more honest answers to personal questions on a mail questionnaire. No interviewer is involved to bias the respondent’s answers. Convenient for respondent’s who can answer when they have time . Good way to reach people who often travel.

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not flexible

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take longer to complete than telephone or personal interview

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response rate is often very low

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Researcher has no control over who answers.

Telephone Interviewing: • • • • •

quick method more flexible as interviewer can explain questions not understood by the respondent depending on respondent’s answer they can skip some Q s and probe more on others allows greater sample control response rate tends to be higher than mail

Drawbacks: Cost per respondent higher • Some people may not want to discuss personal Qs with interviewer • Interviewer’s manner of speaking may affect the respondent’s answers • Different interviewers may interpret and record response in a variety of ways • under time pressure, data may be entered without actually interviewing •

Personal Interviewing: It is very flexible and can be used to collect large amounts of information. Trained interviewers are can hold the respondent’s attention and are available to clarify difficult questions. They can guide interviews, explore issues, and probe as the situation requires. Personal interview can be used in any type of questionnaire and can be conducted fairly quickly. Interviewers can also show actual products, advertisements, packages and observe and record their reactions and behaviour. This takes two formsIndividualGroup-

Intercept interviewing Focus Group Interviewing

Intercept interviewing: Widely used in tourism research. • Allows researcher to reach known people in a short period of time. • only method of reaching people whose names and addresses are unknown • Involves talking to people at homes, offices, on the street, or in shopping malls. • interviewer must gain the interviewee’s cooperation • time involved may range from a few minutes to several hours (for longer surveys compensation • may be offered) involves the use of judgmental sampling i.e. interviewer has guidelines as to whom to •

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“intercept”, such as 25% under age 20 and 75% over age 60

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Drawbacks: Room for error and bias on the part of the interviewer who may not be able to correctly judge age, race etc. Interviewer may be uncomfortable talking to certain ethnic or age groups.

Focus Group Interviewing:

It is rapidly becoming one of the major research tool to understand people’s thoughts and feelings. It is usually conducted by inviting six to ten people to gather for a few hours with a trained moderator to talk about a product, service or organization. The meeting is held in a pleasant place, and refreshments are served to create a relaxed environment. The moderator needs objectivity, knowledge of the subject and industry, and some understanding of group and consumer behaviour. The moderator starts with a broad question before moving to more specific issues, encouraging open and easy discussion to bring out true feelings and thoughts. At the same time, the interviewer focuses the discussion, hence the name focusses group interviewing. Drawbacks: •

Cost: may cost more than telephone survey

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Sampling: group interview studies keep small sample size to keep time and cost down, therefore it may be difficult to generalize from the results.

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Interviewer bias.

EXPERIMENTALMETHOD Also called Empirical Research or Cause and Effect Method, it is a data-based research, coming up with conclusions which are capable of being verified with observation or experiment. Experimental research is appropriate when proof is sought that certain variables affect other variables in some way. e.g. • •

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Tenderisers(independent variable) affect cooking time and texture of meat( dependent variable) . The effect of substituting one ingredient in whole or in part for another such as soya flour to flour for making high protein bread. Develop recipes to use products.

DETERMINING SAMPLE DESIGN Researchers usually draw conclusions about large groups by taking a sample. A Sample is a segment of the population selected to represent the population as a whole. Ideally, the sample should be representative and allow the researcher to make accurate estimates of the thoughts and behaviour of the larger population.

Designing the sample calls for three decisions: Who will be surveyed? (The Sample) The researcher must determine what type of information is needed and who is most likely to have it. • How many people will be surveyed? (Sample Size) •

Large samples give more reliable results than small samples. However, it is not necessary to sample the entire target population.

How should the sample be chosen? ( Sampling) Sample members may be chosen at random from the entire population (probability sampling) •

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The researcher might select people who are easier to obtain information from (nonprobability sampling)

The needs of the research project will determine which method is most effective

Types of Sampling A. Probability sampling 1.

Simple random sample: Every member of the population has a known and equal chance of being selected.

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Stratified random sample: Population is divided into mutually exclusive (heterogeneous) groups (strata) then

random sampling is drawn from each group (stratum).

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Cluster (area) sample: The population is divided into mutually exclusive groups such as blocks, and the

researcher draws a sample of the group to interview. B. Non-probability sampling 1.

Convenience sample: The researcher selects the easiest population members from which to obtain information.

2. Judgment sample: The researcher uses his/her judgment to select population members who are good prospects for accurate information. 3.

Quota sample: The researcher finds and interviews a prescribed number of people in each of several categories.

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Snowball Sampling : A strategy used to gather a sample for a research study, in which study participants give the researcher referrals to other individuals who fit the study criteria. Snowball samples cannot be generalized to the population because they are not selected randomly. Snowball samples are usually used to investigate groups that have some unique, rare, or unusual quality and groups in which members know each other through an organization or common experience. For example, snowball samples might be used to identify marathon runners or cancer survivors who attend support groups.

TOOL FOR DATA COLLECTION (RESEARCH INSTRUMENTS) The construction of a research instrument or tool for data collection is the most important aspect of a research project because anything you say by way of findings or conclusions is based up the type of information you collect, and the data you collect is entirely dependent upon the questions that you ask of your respondents. The famous saying about computers- “garbage in garbage out”- is also applicable for data collection. The research tool provides the input into study and therefore the quality and validity of the output (the findings), are solely dependent it. Guidelines to Construct a Research Tool :

The underlying principle behind the guidelines suggested below is to ensure the validity of your instrument by making sure that your questions relate to the objectives of your study. Step I: Clearly define and individually list all the specific objectives or research Questions for your study. Step II: For each objective or research questions, list all the associated questions That you want to answer through your study. Step III: Take each research question listed in step II and list the information Required to answer it.

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Step IV: Formulate question(s) to obtain this information.

Questionnaire: A questionnaire consists of a set of questions presented to a respondent for answers. The respondents read the questions, interpret what is expected and then write down the answers themselves. It is called an Interview Schedule when the researcher asks the questions (and if necessary, explain them) and record the respondent’s reply on the interview schedule. Because there are many ways to ask questions, the questionnaire is very flexible. Questionnaire should be developed and tested carefully before being used on a large scale. There are three basic types of questionnaire: •

– ended Closed

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Open-ended

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Combination of both

1. Closed – ended Questionnaire: •

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Closed ended questions include all possible answers/prewritten response categories, and respondents are asked to choose among them. E.g. multiple-choice questions, scale questions. Type of questions used to generate statistics in quantitative research. As these follow a set format, and most responses can be entered easily into a computer for ease of analysis, greater numbers can be distributed.

2. Open-ended Questionnaire: •

Open-ended questions allow respondents to answer in their own words.

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Questionnaire does not contain boxes to tick but instead leaves a blank section for the respondents to write in an answer.

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Whereas closed – ended questionnaires might be used to find out how many people use an open-ended questionnaire might be used to find out what people think about a service.

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As there are no standard answers to these questions, data analysis is more complex.

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As it is opinions which are sought rather than numbers, fewer questionnaires need to be distributed.

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This way it is possible to find out how many people use a service and what they think of the service in the same form. Begins with a series of closed – ended questions, with boxes to tick or scales to rank, and the finish with a section of open-ended questions or more detailed response.

Piloting the Questionnaire Once you have constructed your questionnaire, you must pilot it. This means that you must test it out to see if it is obtaining the result you require. This is done by asking people to read it through and see if there are any ambiguities which you have not noticed. They should also be asked to comment about the length, structure and wording of the questionnaire, alter the questions accordingly

STEP 5: COLLECTING DATA:

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Having formulated the research problem, developed a study design, constructed a research instrument and selected a sample, you then collect the data from which you will draw inferences and conclusions for your study. Depending upon your plans, you might commence interviews, mail out a questionnaire, conduct experiments and/or make observations.

RESEARCH ETHICS Collecting data through any of the methods may involve some ethical issues in relation to the participants and the researcher:

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Those from whom information is collected or those who are studied by a researcher become participants of the study.

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Anyone who collects information for a specific purpose, adhering to the accepted code of conduct, is a researcher .

a) Ethical issues concerning research participants: There are many ethical issues in relation to participants of a research activity.

i) Collecting information: Your request for information may put pressure or create anxiety on a respondent. Is it ethical? Research is required to improve conditions. Provided any piece of research is likely to help society directly or indirectly, it is acceptable to ask questions, if you first obtain the respondents’ inf ormed consent. If you cannot justify the relevance of the research you are conducting, you are wasting your respondents’ time, which i s unethical. ii) Seeking consent: In every discipline it is considered unethical to collect information without the knowledge of the participant, and their expressed willingness and informed consent. Informed consent implies that subjects are made adequately aware of the type of information you want from them, why t he information is being sought, what purpose it will be put t o, how they are expected to participate in the study, and how it will directly or indirectly affect them. It is important that the consent should be voluntary and without pressure of any kind. iii) Providing incentives: Most people do not participate in a study because of incentives, but because they realize the importance of the study. Is it ethical to provide incentives to respondents to share information with you because they are giving their time? Giving a present before data collection is unethical. iv) Seeking sensitive information: Certain types of information can be regarded as sensitive or confidential by some people and thus an invasion to their privacy, asking for such information may upset or embarrass a respondent. For most people, questions on drug use, pilferage, income, age, marital status etc are intrusive. In collecting data you need to be careful about the sensitivities of your respondents. It is not unethical to ask such questions provided that you tell your respondents the type of infor mation you are going to ask clearly and frankly, and give them sufficient time to decide if they want to participate, without any major inducement. v) The possibility of causing harm to participant: When you collect data from respondents or involve subjects in an experiment, you need to examine carefully whether their involvement is likely to harm them in any way. Harm includes l research that might include hazardous experiments, discomfort, anxiety, harassment, invasion of privacy, or demeaning or dehumanizing procedures. If it is likely to, you must make sure that the risk is minimal i.e. the extent of harm or discomfort is not greater that ordinarily encountered in daily life. If the way information is sought creates anxiety or harassment, you need to take steps to prevent this.

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vi) Maintaining confidentiality: Sharing information about a respondent with others for purposes other than research is unethical. Sometimes you need to identify your study population to put your findings into context. In such a situation you need to make sure that at least the information provided by respondents is kept anonymous. It is unethical to identify an individual’s responses. Therefore you need to ensure that after the information has been collected, the source cannot be known.

b) Ethical issues relating to the researcher:

i) Avoiding bias: Bias on the part of the researcher is unethical. Bias is a deliberate attempt to either to hide what you have found in your st udy, or highlight something disproportionately to its true existence. ii) Provision or deprivation of a treatment: Both the provision and deprivation of a treatment/ intervention may pose an ethical dilemma for you as a researcher. Is it ethical to provide a study population with an intervention/ treatment that has not yet been conclusively proven effective or beneficial? But if you do not test, how can you prove or disprove its effecti veness or benefits?

There are no simple answers to these dilemmas. Ensuring informed consent, ‘minimum risk’ and frank discussion as to the implications of participation in the study will help to resolve ethical issues. iii) Using inappropriate research methodology: It is unethical to use a method or procedure you know to be inappropriate e.g. selecting a highly biased sample, using an invalid instrument or drawing wrong conclusions. iv) Incorrect reporting: To report the findings in a way that changes or slants them to serve your own or someone else’s interest, is unethical. v) Inappropriate use of the information: The use of information in a way that directly or indirectly adversely affects the respondents is unethical. If so, the study population needs to be protected. Sometimes it is possible to harm individuals in the process of achieving benefits for the organizations. An example would be a study to examine the feasibility of restructuring an organization. Restructuring may be beneficial to the organization as a whole bur may be harmful to some individuals. Should you ask respondents for information that is likely to be used against them? It is ethical to ask questions provided you tell respondents of the potential use of the information, including the possibility of it being used against Some of them, and you let them decide if they want to participate.

STEP 6: PROCESSING AND ANALYSING DATA Processing and analysing data involves a number of closely related operations which are performed with the purpose of summarizing the collected data and organizing these in a manner that they answer the research questions(objectives). The Data Processing operations are: 1.

Editing- a process of examining the collected raw data to detect error s and omissions and to correct these when possible. 2. Classification- a process of arranging data in groups or classes on the basis of common characteristics. Depending on the nature of phenomenon involved.

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a)

Classification according to attributes : here data is analysed on the basis of common characteristics which can either be

: Descriptive such as literacy , sex, religion etc. or : Numerical such as weight, height, income etc. Classification according to class – intervals: is done with data relating to income, age, weight, tariff, production, occupancy etc. Such quantitative data are known as the statistics of variables and are classified on the basis of class – intervals. e.g. persons whose income are within Rs 2001 to Rs 4000 can form one group or class, those with income within Rs. 4001 to Rs. 6000 can form another group or class and soon.

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Tabulation-Tabulation is the process of summarizing raw data and displaying the same in compact form for further analysis. It is an orderly arrangement of data in columns and rows. Tabulation is essential because: a) It conserves space and reduces explanatory and descriptive statement to a minimum. b) c)

It facilitates the process of comparison. It facilitates the summation of items and the detection of errors and omissions.

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It provides the basis for various statistical computations.

Tabulation may also be classified as simple and complex tabulation. Simple tabulation generally results in oneway tables which supply answers to q uestions about one characteristic of data only. Co mplex tabulation usually results on two-way tables (which give information about two inter-related characteristics of data), three – way tables or still higher order tables, also known as manifold tables.

DATA ANALYSIS METHODS

Qualitative Data Analysis: Qualitative data analysis is a very personal process with few rigid rules and procedures. For this purpose, the researcher needs to go through a process called Content Analysis. Content Analysis means analysis of the contents of an interview in order to identify the main themes that emerge from the responses given by the respondents. This process involves a number of steps: Step 1. Identify the main themes. The researcher needs to carefully go t hrough the descriptive responses given by respondents to each question in order to understand the meaning they communicate. From these responses the researcher develops broad themes that reflect these meanings People use different words and language to express themselves. It is important that researcher select wording of the theme in a way that accurately represents the meaning of the responses categorized under a theme. These themes become the basis for analyzing the text of unstructured interviews. Step 2. Assign codes to the main themes: If the researcher wants to count the number of times a theme has occurred in an interview, he/she needs to select a few r esponses to an open- ended question and identify t he main themes. He/she continues to identify these themes from the same question till a saturation point is reached. Write these themes and assign a code to each of them, using numbers or keywords. Step 3. Classify responses under the main themes: Having identified the themes Next step is to go through the transcripts of all the interviews and classify the responses under the different themes. Step 4. Integrate themes and responses into the text of your report: Having identified responses that fall within different themes, the next step is to integrate into the text of your report. While discussing the main themes that emerged from their study, some researchers use verbatim responses to keep the feel of the response. There are others who count how frequently a theme has occurred, and then provide a sample of the responses. It entirely depends upon the way the researcher wants to communicate the findings to the readers.

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Quantitative Data Analysis: This method is most suitable for large well designed and well administered surveys using properly constructed and worded questionnaire. Data can be analysed either manually or with the help of a computer. Manual Data Analysis: This can be done if the number of respondents is reasonably small, and there are not many variables toanalyse.However, this is useful only for calculating frequencies and for simple cross- tabulations.

Manual data analysis is extremely time consuming. The easiest way to do this is to code it directly onto large graph paper in columns. Detailed headings can be used or question numbers can be written on each column to code information about the question. To manually analyse data (frequency distribution), count various codes in a column and then decode them. In addition, if you want to carry out sta tistical tests, they have to be calculated manually. However, the use of statistics depends on your expertise and the desire/need to communicate the findings in a certain way. Data Analysis Using a Computer:

If you want to analyse data using computer, you should be familiar with the appropriate program. In this area, knowledge of computer and statistics plays an important role. The most common software is SPSS for windows. However, data input can be long and laborious process, and if data is entered incorrectly, it will influence the final results.

STEP8: REPORTING THE FINDINGS: Writing the report is the last, and for many, the most diff icult step of the research process. The report informs the world w hat you have done, what you have discovered and what conclusions you have drawn from your findings. The report should be written in an academic style. Language should be formal and not journalistic.

Written Research Project Report Format Traditional written reports tend to be produced in the following format. Title Page

-Title of the Research Project, -Name of the researcher, -Purpose of the research project, e.g. “ A research project submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements of National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology, New Delhi for the degree of PhD in Hospitality and Hotel Administration” -Date of Publication Table of Contents In this section is listed the contents of the report, either in chapters or in subheadings. List of Tables This section includes title and page number of all tables List of Figures This section contains title and page number of all graphs, pie charts etc. Acknowledgements

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Here the researcher may acknowledge Institute Principal, Faculty Guide both research guide and technical guide, research participants, friends etc. Introduction This section introduces the research setting out aims and objectives. It includes a rationale for the research. Theoretical Framework and Review of Literature In this section is included all your background research which may be obtained from the literature revie w. You must indicate from where all the information has come, so remember to keep a complete record of everything you read. If you do not do this, you could be accused of plagiarism which is a form of intellectual theft. When you are referring to a particular book or journal article, use the Harvard system. Research design: This section includes all practical details followed for research. After reading this, any interested party should be able to replicate the research study. The methods used for data collection, how many people took part, how they were chosen, what tool was used for data collection, how the data was analysed etc. Data Analysis and Interpretation: If you have conducted a large quantitative survey, this section may contain tables, graphs, pie charts and associated statistics. If you have conducted a qualitative piece of research this section may be descriptive prose. Summary and Conclusion:

In this section you sum up your findings and draw conclusions from them, perhaps in relation to other research or literature. Recommendation: If you have conducted a piece of research for a hotel or any other client organizati on, this section could be the most important part of the report. A list of clear recommendations which have been developed from the research is included- sometimes this section is included at the beginning of the report. Suggestion for Further Research: It is useful in both academic reports and work-related reports to include a section which shows how the research can be continued. Perhaps some results are inconclusive, or perhaps the research has thrown up many more research questions which need to be addressed. It is useful to include this section because it shows that you are aware of t he wider picture and that you are not trying to cover up something which you feel may be lacking in your own work. List of References/Bibliography:

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List of references contains details only of those works cited in the text.

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Small research projects will need only a reference section. This includes all the literature to which you have referred in your report. The popular referencing system Harvard System lists books and periodicals in the following manner:

A bibliography includes sources not cited in the text, but which are relevant to the subject. (larger dissertations or thesis)

FORMAT OF CITATIONS/REFERENCES

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MLA (Modern Language Association) style is most commonly used to write papers and cite sources within the liberal arts and humanities.

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Book -Kothari, Chakravanti Rajagopalachari. Research methodology: Methods and techniques. New Age International, 2004. Journal -Sherwani, N. U. K., and Anjim Sabiha. "ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT IN DELHI THROUGH MICROFINANCE." Asian Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies 3.7 (2015).

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APA defined. APA (American Psychological Association) is most commonly used to cite sources within the health sciences and social sciences fields. Book -Kothari, C. R. (2004). Research methodology: Methods and techniques . New Age International. Journal -Sherwani, N. U. K., & Sabiha, A. (2015). ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT IN DELHI THROUGH

MICROFINANCE. Asian Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies , 3(7).

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Chicago Manual of Style, are quite flexible and cover both parenthetical and note citation systems. Book -Kothari, Chakravanti Rajagopalachari. Research methodology: Methods and techniques. New Age International,

2004. Journal -Sherwani, N. U. K., and AnjimSabiha."ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT IN DELHI THROUGH

MICROFINANCE." Asian Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies 3, no. 7 (2015). 4.

Parenthetical referencing, also known as Harvard referencing, is a citation style in which partial citations — for example, "(Smith 2010, p. 1)" — are enclosed within parentheses and embedded in the text, either within or after a sentence. Book -Kothari, C.R., 2004. Research methodology: Methods and techniques . New Age International. Journal -Sherwani, N.U.K. and Sabiha, A., 2015. ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT IN DELHI THROUGH

MICROFINANCE. Asian Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies , 3(7).

Standard Format for writing a report

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Font: FontSize: Spacing: Binding:

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Seminars are educational events that feature one or more subject matter experts delivering information primarily via lecture and discussion. Workshops tend to be smaller and more intense than seminars. This format often involves students practicing their new skills during the event under the watchful eye of the instructor. Conferences often features keynote presentations delivered to all attendees, as well as multiple breakout sessions. Attendees often expect to receive information about industry trends and developments. Symposium is typically a more formal or academic gathering, featuring multiple experts delivering short presentations on a particular topic. Summit is a gathering of the highest level of leaders and experts. Teleseminars are seminars that are delivered via a conference call over the telephone and/or over the Internet. The instructor moderates the call, while the attendees listen. To engage listeners, many instructors provide outlines, notes sheets or copies of PowerPoint slides to follow when listening to the presentation. Webinars or Webconferences are presentations that involve an audio and video component. The audio portion of the event is delivered via phone or over the Internet, so that participants can listen via their computer speakers. The video portion of the event is delivered via the Internet, giving participants a presentation to watch while listening to the instructor.

IMPORTANT TERMS Accuracy A term used in survey research to refer to the match between the target population and the sample. Alpha Level The probability that a statistical test will find significant differences between groups (or find significant predictors of the dependent variable), when in fact there are none. This is also referred to as the probability of making a Type I error or as the significance level of a statistical test. A lower alpha level is better than a higher alpha level, with all else equal. Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) Same method as ANOVA, but analyzes differences between dependent variables. Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) A statistical test that determines whether the means of two or more groups are significantly different. Anonymity An ethical safeguard against invasion of privacy whereby the researcher is unable to identify the respondents by their responses. Attrition The rate at which participants drop out of a longitudinal study. If particular types of study participants drop out faster than other types of participants, it can introduce bias and threaten the internal validity of the study. Average A single value (mean, median, mode) representing the typical, normal, or middle value of a set of data. Axiom A statement widely accepted as truth.

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Bell-Shaped Curve A curve characteristic of a normal distribution, which is symmetrical about the mean and extends infinitely in both directions. The area under curve=1.0. Beta Level The probability of making an error when comparing groups and stating that differences between the groups are the result of the chance variations when in reality the differences are the result of the experimental manipulation or intervention. Also referred to as the probability of making a Type II error. Bimodal Distribution A distribution in which two scores are the most frequently occurring score. Interpretation of an average of biomodial distribution is problematic because the data represents non-normal distribution. Identifying biomodial distributions is done by examining frequency distribution or by looking at indices of skew or kutosis, which are frequently available with statistical software. Bootstrapping A popular method for variance estimation in surveys. It consists of subsampling from the initial sample. Within each stratum in the sample, a simple random subsample is selected with replacement. This creates a finite number of new samples (or repetitions). The same parameter estimate is then calculated for each of the subsamples. The variance of the estimated parameter is then equal to the variance of the estimates from these subsamples. Case Study An intensive investigation of the current and past behaviors and experiences of a single person, family, group, or organization. Categorical Data Variables with discrete, non-numeric or qualitative categories (e.g. gender or marital status). The categories can be given numerical codes, but they cannot be ranked, added, multiplied or measured against each other. Also referred to as nominal data. Causal Analysis An analysis that seeks to establish the cause and effect relationships between variables. Ceiling The highest limit of performance that can be assessed or measured by an instrument or process. Individuals who perform near to or above this upper limit are said to have reached the ceiling, and the assessment may not be providing a valid estimate of their performance levels. Census The collection of data from all members, instead of a sample, of the target population. Central Limit Theorem A mathematical theorem that is central to the use of statistics. It states that for a random sample of observations from any distribution with a finite mean and a finite variance, the mean of the observations will follow a normal distribution. This theorem is the main justification for the widespread use of statistical analyses based on the normal distribution. Central Tendency A measure that describes the ¿typical¿ or average characteristic; the three main measures of central tendency are mean, median and mode. Chi Square A statistic used when testing for associations between categorical, or non-numeric, variables. It is also used as a goodness-offit test to determine whether data from a sample come form a population with a specific distribution. Cluster Analysis A type of multivariate analysis where the collected data are classified based on several characteristics in order to determine groups (or clusters) of cases that would be useful to explore further. This type of analysis can help one determine which groups of variables best predict an outcome. Coefficient of Determination A coefficient, ranging between 0 and 1, that indicates the goodness of fit of a regression model.

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Cohort A group of people sharing a common demographic experience who are observed through time. For example, all the people born in the same year constitute a birth cohort. All the people married in the same year constitute a marriage cohort. Confidence Interval A range of estimated values that is the best guess as to the true population's value. Confidence intervals are usually calculated for the sample mean. In behavioral research, the acceptable level of confidence is usually 95%. Statistically, this means that if 100 random samples were drawn from a population and confidence intervals were calculated for the mean of each of the samples, 95 of the confidence intervals would contain the population's mean. For example, a 95% confidence interval for IQ of 95 to 105, indicates with 95% certainty that the actual average IQ in the population lies between 95 and 105. Confidence Level The percentage of times that a confidence interval will include the true population value. If the confidence level is .95 this means that if a researcher were to randomly sample a population 100 times, 95% of the time the estimated confidence interval for a value will contain the population's true value. In other words, the researcher can be 95% confident that the confidence interval contains the true population value. Confounding Variable A variable that is not of interest, but which distorts the results if the researcher does not control for it in the analysis. For example, if a researcher is interested in the effect of education on political views, the researcher must control for income. Income is a confounding variable because it affects political views and education is related to income. Construct Validity The degree to which a variable, test, questionnaire or instrument measures the theoretical concept that the researcher hopes to measure. For example, if a researcher is interested in the theoretical concept of "marital satisfaction," and the researcher uses a questionnaire to measure marital satisfaction, if the questionnaire has construct validity it is considered to be a good measure of marital satisfaction. Continuous Variable A variable that, in theory, can take on any value within a range. The opposite of continuous is discrete. For example, a person's height could be 5 feet 1 inch, 5 feet 1.1 inches, 5 feet 1.11 inches, and so one, thus it is continuous. One's gende r is either "male" or "female", thus it is discrete. Control The processes of making research conditions uniform or constant, so as to isolate the effect of the experimental condition. When it is not possible to control research conditions, statistical controls often will be implemented in the analysis. Control Variable A variable that is not of interest to the researcher, but which interferes with the statistical analysis. In statistical analyses, control variables are held constant or their impact is removed to better analyze the relationship between the outcome variable and other variables of interest. For example, if one wanted to examine the impact of education on political views, a researcher would control income in the statistical analysis. This removes the impact of income on political views from the analysis. Controlled Experiment A form of scientific investigation in which one variable, termed the independent variable, is manipulated to reveal the effect on another variable, termed the dependent or responding variable, while all other variables in the system are held fixed. Cooperation Rate In survey research, this is the ratio of completed interviews to all contacted cases capable of being interviewed. Correlation The degree to which two variables are associated. Variables are positively correlated if they both tend to increase at the same time. For example, height and weight are positively correlated because as height increases weight also tends to increases. Variables are negatively correlated if as one increases the other decreases. For example, number of police officers in a community and crime rates are negatively correlated because as the number of police officers increases the crime rate tends to decrease. Correlation Coefficient A measure of the degree to which two variables are related. A correlation coefficient in always between -1 and +1. If the

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correlation coefficient is between 0 and +1 then the variables are positively correlated. If the correlation coefficient is between 0 and -1 then the variables are negatively correlated. Coverage In survey research, this is the process of selecting a sample of individuals that reflect the larger population that the researchers wish to describe. Cross-Sectional Data Data collected about individuals at only one point in time. This is contrasted with longitudinal data, which is collected from the same individuals at more than one point in time. Cross-Tabulation A method to display the relationship between two categorical variables. A table is created with the values of one variable across the top and the values of the second variable down the side. The number of observations that correspond to each cell of the table are indicated in each of the table cells. Curvilinear A statistical relationship between two variables that is not linear when plotted on a graph, but rather forms a curve. Data Information collected through surveys, interviews, or observations. Statistics are produced from data, and data must be processed to be of practical use. Data Analysis The process by which data are organized to better understand patterns of behavior within the target population. Data analysis is an umbrella term that refers to many particular forms of analysis such as content analysis, cost-benefit analysis, network analysis, path analysis, regression analysis, etc. Data Imputation A method used to fill in missing values (due to nonresponse) in surveys. The method is based on careful analysis of patterns of missing data. Types of data imputation include mean imputation, multiple imputation, hot deck and cold deck imputation. Data imputation is done to allow for statistical analysis of surveys that were only partially completed. Deduction The process of reasoning from the more general to the more specific. Deductive Method A method of study that begins with a theory and the generation of a hypothesis that can be tested through the collection of data, and ultimately lead to the confirmation (or lack thereof) of the original theory. Degrees of Freedom The number of independent units of information in a sample used in the estimation of a parameter or calculation of a statistic. The degrees of freedom limits the number variables that can be included in a statistical model. Models with similar explanatory power, but more degrees of freedom are generally prefered because they offer a simpler explanation. Dependent Variable The outcome variable. In experimental research, this variable is expected to depend on a predictor (or independent) variable. Descriptive Statistics Basic statistics used to describe and summarize data. Descriptive statistics generally include measures of the average values of variables (mean, median, and mode) and measures of the dispersion of variables (variance, standard deviation, or range). Dichotomous Variables Variables that have only two categories, such as gender (male and female). Discomfirming Evidence A procedure whereby, during an open-ended interview, \ a researcher actively seeks accounts from other respondents that differs from the main or consensus accounts in critical ways Discrete Variables A variable that can assume only a finite number of values; it consists of separate, indivisible categories. The opposite of

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discrete is continuous. For example, one's gender is either "male" or "female", thus gender is discrete. A person's height could be 5 feet 1 inch, 5 feet 1.1 inches, 5 feet 1.11 inches, and so on, thus it is continuous. Dispersion The spread of a variable's values. Techniques that describe dispersion include range, variance, standard deviation, and skew. Distribution The frequency with which values of a variable occur in a sample or a population. To graph a distribution, first the values of the variables are listed across the bottom of the graph. The number of times the value occurs are listed up the side of the graph. A bar is drawn that corresponds to how many times each value occurred in the data. For example, a graph of the distributi on of women's heights from a random sample of the population would be shaped like a bell. Most women's height are around 5'4" This value would occur most frequently, so it would have the highest bar. Heights that are close to 5'4", such as 5'3" and 5'5" would have slightly shorter bars. More extreme heights, such as 4'7" and 6'1" would have very short bars. Double Barreled Question A survey question whereby two separate ideas are erroneously presented together in one question. Double Blind Experiment A research design where both the experimenter and the subjects are unaware of which is the treatment group and which is the control. Dummy Coding A coding strategy where each value of a categorical variable is turned into its own dichotomous variable. The dichotomous variable is coded as either 0 or 1. Dummy coding is used in regression analysis to measure the effect of a categorical variable on the outcome when the categorical variable has more than 2 values. Dummy Variables Categorical variables that are assigned a value of 0 or 1 for use in a statistical analysis (see Dummy Coding). Ecological Fallacy False conclusions made by assuming that one can infer something about an individual from data collected about groups. Econometrics A field of economics that applies mathematical statistics and the tools of statistical inference to the empirical measurement of relationships postulated by economic theory. Effect Size A measure of the strength of the effect of the predictor (or independent) variable on the outcome (or dependent) variable. Endogeneity A threat to the assumption that the independent (exogenous) variable actually causes the dependent (or endogenous) variable. Endogeneity occurs when the dependent variable may actually be a cause of the independent variable. Sometimes this is referred to as reverse causality. For example, a researcher may note that states with the death penalty also have high murder rates. The researcher may conclude that the death penalty causes an increase in the murder rate; however, it could be that states that experience a high murder rate are more likely to institute the death penalty. Endogeneity is the opposite of exogeneity. Epistemology A way of understanding and explaining how we know what we know. Each research methodology is underpinned by an epistemology that serves as a guiding philosophy and provides a concrete process of research steps. Error The difference between the actual observed data value and the predicted or estimated data value. Predicted or estimated data values are calculated in statistical analyses, such as regression analysis. Estimated Sampling Error The predictable and built-in level of error that accompanies all samples of a given size. Ethnographic Decision Models A qualitative method for examining behavior under specific circumstances. An EDM is often referred to as a decision tree or

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flow chart and comprises a series of nested ¿if-then¿ statements that link criteria (and combinations of criteria) to the behavior of interest. Ethnographic Interviewing A research method in which face-to-face interviews with respondents are conducted using open-ended questions to explore topics in great depth. Questions are often customized for each interview, and topics are generally probed extensively with follow-up questions. Factor Analysis An exploratory form of multivariate analysis that takes a large number of variables or objects and aims to identify a small number of factors that explain the interrelations among the variables or objects. Fixed Effects Regression Regression techniques that can be used to eliminate biases associated with the omission of unmeasured characteristics. Biases are eliminated by including an individual-specific intercept term for all cases. Focus Group An interview conducted with a small group of people, all at one time, to explore ideas on a particular topic. The goal of a focus group is to uncover additional information through participants' exchange of ideas. Frequency Distribution The frequency with which values of a variable occur in a sample or a population. To graph a distribution, first the values of the variables are listed across the bottom of the graph. The number of times the value occurs are listed up the side of the graph. A bar is drawn that corresponds to how many times each value occurred in the data. For example, a graph of the distributi on of women's heights from a random sample of the population would be shaped like a bell. Most women's height are around 5'4" This value would occur most frequently, so it would have the highest bar. Heights that are close to 5'4", such as 5'3" and 5'5" would have slightly shorter bars. More extreme heights, such as 4'7" and 6'1" would have very short bars. GIS (Geographical Information Systems) A computer system that enables one to assemble, store, manipulate, and display geographically referenced information. Gini Coefficient A measure of inequality or dispersion in a group of values (e.g.; racial inequality in a population). The larger the coefficient the greater the dispersion. Hierarchical Linear Modeling (HLM) A multi-level modeling procedure that works well for nested circumstances (e.g., estimating the effects of children nested within classrooms nested within schools). HLM enables a researcher to estimate effects within individual units, formulate hypotheses about cross level effects and partition the variance and covariance components among levels. Histogram A visual presentation of data that shows the frequencies with which each value of a variable occurs. Each value of a variable typically is displayed along the bottom of a histogram, and a bar is drawn for each value. The height of the bar corresponds to the frequency with which that value occurs. Index A type of composite measure that summarizes several specific observations and represents a more general dimension. Index Variable A variable that is a summed composite of other variables that are assumed to reflect the same underlying construct. Inductive Method A method of study that begins with specific observations and measures, from which patterns and regularities are detected. These patterns lead to the formulation of tentative hypotheses, and ultimately to the construction of general conclusions or theories Jackknife Technique A (usually) computer-intensive method to estimate parameters, and/or to gauge uncertainty in these estimates. The name is derived from the method that each observation is removed (i.e. cut with the knife) one at a time (or two at a time for the second-order Jackknife, and so on) in order to get a feeling for the spread of data.

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Kurtosis A statistical equation that measures how peaked a distribution is. The kurtosis of a normal distribution is 0. If kurtosis is different than 0, then the distribution is either flatter or more peaked than normal. Least Squares A commonly used method for calculating a regression equation. This method minimizes the difference between the observed data points and the data points that are estimated by the regression equation. Level of Significance See significance level. Likert Scale A scale that on which survey respondents can indicate their level of agreement or disagreement with a series of statements. The responses are often scaled and summed to give a composite measure of attitudes about a topic. Linear Regression A statistical technique used to find a linear relationship between one or more (multiple) continuous or categorical predictor (or independent) variables and a continuous outcome (or dependent) variable. Logit Model A special form of regression used to analyze the relationship between predictor variables and a categorical outcome variable. MANOVA (Multivariate Analysis of Variance) A statistical test that measures that varying group effects on many dependent variables. Mean A descriptive statistic used as a measure of central tendency. To calculate the mean, all the values of a variable are added and then the sum is divided by the number of values. For example, if the age of the respondents in a sample were 21, 35, 40, 46, and 76, the mean age of the sample would be (21+35+40+46+76)/5 = 43.6 Median A descriptive statistic used to measure central tendency. The median is the value that is the middle value of a set of values. 50% of the values lie above the median, and 50% lie below the median. For example, if a sample of individuals are ages 21, 34, 46, 55, and 76 the median age is 46. Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) A term used by the U.S. Census Bureau to designate an area of adjacent counties (except in New England where they are defined by adjacent cities). Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) are often used to geographically understand labor markets because individuals often look for work outside of the city or county in which they live. Missing Completely at Random (MCAR) The term implies that all respondents are equally likely/unlikely to respond to the item and that the estimate is approximately unbiased. To ignore the missing data and restrict analyses to those records with reported values for the variables in the analysis, implicitly invokes the assumption that the missing cases are a random subsample of the full sample, that is, they are missing completely at random (MCAR). This is a strong assumption. Mode A descriptive statistic that is a measure of central tendency. It is the value that occurs most frequently in the data. For example, if survey respondents are ages 21, 33, 33, 45, and 76, the modal age is 33. Moving Average A form of average which has been adjusted (or “smoothed” ) to allow for seasonal or cyclical components of a time series. Multivariate Analysis Any of several statistical methods for examining more than one predictor (independent) variable or more than one outcome (dependent) variable or both. Allows researchers to examine the relation between two variables while simultaneously controlling for the influence of other variables. Multivariate Probit Model The multivariate probit model is a generalization of the bivariate probit, which includes several distinct indicators as righthand side variables.

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Mutually Exclusive Said of variables, events or conditions that can be placed into one category and no other. If there is no overlapping part between two events, we say they are mutually exclusive. However, mu tually exclusive doesn’t mean the two events are independent. Non-sampling Error Errors that can occur at any phase of the sampling process. Non sampling error can result from nonresponse to surveys or from mismeasurement of survey responses. Normal Distribution This distribution describes a frequency distribution of data points that resembles a bell shape. (To graph a distribution, first the values of the variables are listed across the bottom of the graph. The number of times the value occurs are listed up the side of the graph. A bar is drawn that corresponds to how many times each value occurred in the data. See Frequency Distribution) In a normal distribution, the mean data point is the most likely data point to occur, data points that are equally higher or lower than the mean have an equal chance of occurring, and the farther a data point is from the mean the less likely it is to occur. The normal distribution exhibits important mathematical properties that are necessary for performing most statistical tests. Null Hypothesis This hypothesis states that there is no difference between groups. The alternative hypothesis states that there is some real difference between two or more groups. One-Way ANOVA A test of whether the mean for more than two groups are different. For example, to test whether the mean income is different for individuals who live in France, England, or Sweden, one would use a one-way ANOVA. P-Value The probability that the results of a statistical test were due to chance. A p-value greater than .05 is usually interpreted to mean that the results were not statistically significant. Sometimes researchers use a p-value of .01 or a p-value of .10 to indicate whether a result is statistically significant. The lower the p-value the more rigorous the criteria for concluding significance. Paired T-Test This test is usually used to determine whether an intervention brought about a change in some characteristic of respondents (e.g., respondents' math knowledge). To perform a paired t-test, respondents' math knowledge would be measured prior to the intervention, then the intervention would be performed (e.g., teaching a class on math), then respondent's math knowledge would be measured after the intervention. The change from before to after the intervention is used to assess whether the intervention was successful. Parameter A characteristic of a population. Pearson's Correlational Coefficient Usually denoted by r, this is a measure of the degree to which two variables are associated. Pearson's correlational coefficient is used when the two variables are continuous. The coefficient can range from -1 to +1. If the coefficient is between 0 and +1, the variables are positively correlated, which means they both tend to increase at the same time. For example, height and weight are positively correlated because as height increases weight also tends to increases. If the coefficient is between 0 and 1, the variables are negatively correlated, which means as one increases the other decreases. For example, number of police officers in a community and crime rates are negatively correlated because as the number of police officers increase the crime rate tends to decrease. The closer the coefficient is to either -1 or +1, the stronger the association between the two variables. This is also called a Product Moment Correlation Pilot Studies A small scale research study that is conducted prior to the larger, final study. The pilot study gives researchers a chance to identify any problems with their proposed sampling scheme, methodology, or data collection process. These studies are very useful in accessing strengths and weakness of a potential study. Poisson Distribution A distribution that describes the number of events that occur in a certain time interval or spatial area. For example, the number of child care arrangements during a given period of time.

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Population A clearly defined group of people or objects. Samples are drawn from the population and statistical results that are Quasi-Experimental Research Research in which individuals cannot be assigned randomly to two groups, but some environmental factor influences who belongs to each group. For example, if researchers want to look at t he effects of smoking on health, they cannot ethically assign individuals to a group that smokes and a group that does not smoke. Researchers might rely on some environmental factor, for example an ad campaign that discourages smoking, to examine changes in health following the campaign. The theory behind quasi-experimental designs is that following an environmental intervention, individuals' characteristics play a smaller role in determining whether they smoke or do not smoke, and thus membership in these groups is closer to random assignment. R-Squared A measure of how well the independent, or predictor, variables predict the dependent, or outcome, variable. A higher R-square indicates a better model. The R-square denotes the percentage of variation in the dependent variable that can be explained by the independent variables. An Adjusted R-squared is a better comparison between models that have with different numbers of variables and different sample sizes than is the R-Squared. Please see Adjusted R-squared for more information. Random Coefficient A variable that varies in ways the researcher does not control. For instance, if r esearch subjects sign up for a study after seeing a posting asking for people between the ages of 20 and 24, age would not be a random coefficient, but factors such as gender and race would be. Random Error An error that affects data measurements in a non-systematic way because of random chance. Range A measure of dispersion of data. The range is calculated by subtracting the value of the lowest data point from the value of the highest data point. Rank Order A scale of objects presented to research subjects, Whereby they are asked to rank the objects according to a specific criterion. Rating Scale A rating scale is a measuring instrument for which judgments are made in order to rate a subject or case at a specified scale level with respect to an identified characteristic or characteristics. Ratio The quotient of two values. Regression Analysis A statistical technique that measure the relationship between a dependent (outcome) variable and one or more independent (predictor) variables (see linear, logistic and multiple regression). Regression Coefficient A coefficient that is calculated for each independent (predictor) variable. The regression coefficient indicates how much the dependent (outcome) variable will change, on average, with each unit change in the independent variables. Regression Equation An mathematical equation that indicates the relationship between a dependent (outcome) variable and one or more independent (predictor) variables. The equation indicates the extent to which the dependent variables can be predicted by knowing the value of the independent variables. Sampling Error Fluctuation in the value of a statistic that is calculated from different samples that are drawn from the same population. For example, if several different samples of 5 people are drawn at random from the U.S. population, the average income of the 5 people in those samples will vary. (In one sample, Bill Gate s may have been selected at random from the population, which would lead to a very high mean income for that sample.) It is not incorrect to have sampling error, and in fact statistical techniques take into account that sampling error will occur.

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Scatter Plot A display of the relationship between two quantitative or numeric variables. A scatter plot shows the value of one variable plotted against the value of another variable. Semantic Differential Scale A type of categorical, non-comparative scale with two opposing adjectives separated by a sequence of unlabelled categories. Significance Level The probability that a relationship observed in statistical analyses were actually due to chance. The significance level is established before the statistical analysis is undertaken. If the statistical tests indicate that the chances of finding the observed results are higher than the set significance level, the results are "not significant." Significance levels are usually set at .05, which means that significant results may actually be due to chance 5 out of 100 times. Simple Linear Regression A statistical technique that measure the relationship between a dependent (outcome) variable and one independent (predictor) variable. Simulation A process whereby a researcher uses either a table or a computer program to produce random digits to be used in studying random phenomena. Skewness The tendency of a distribution to depart from symmetry or balance. Slope The coefficient of the independent variable indicating the change in dependent variable per unit change in the independent variable. Sociogram A display of networks of relationships among variables, designed to enable researchers to identify the nature of relationships that would otherwise be too complex to conceptualize. Spurious Relationship A statistical association between two variables is produced by a third variable rather than by a causal link between the two original variables. For example, children start school at the same time of year that the leaves begin to fall from the trees. This does not mean that leaves falling from trees affects when children start school or vice versa, instead both leaves falling from trees and children starting school occur during autumn. Standard Deviation A measure of variability or dispersion of a set of data. The standard deviation (SD) is the square root of the variance. It is calculated based on the difference between each individual observation and the mean observation. Standard Error A measure of the extent to which the sample mean fluctuates. The standard error is the standard deviation (SD) of the sample means. Conceptually, the standard error of the mean would be calculated by selecting multiple samples at random from a population, calculating the mean for each of the samples, then calculating the standard deviation of these sample means. Because only one sample is generally drawn from a population for a research study, the standard error is calculated by dividing the sample deviation by the number of the observations in the sample. Generally speaking, the larger the sample, the smaller the standard error. Statistic A measure of the characteristics of a sample (e.g., the mean is a statistic that measures the average of a sample). It gives an estimate of the same value for the population from which the sample was selected. Statistical Analysis The principle of gathering data from a sample of individuals and using those data to make inferences about the wider population from which the sample was drawn. Statistical Significance If there is a very small probability that a relationship observed in statistical analyses is due to chance, the results are said to

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reach statistical significance. This means that the researcher concludes that there is a real relationship between the observed variables or a real difference between two groups. See Significance Level for additional information. T Distribution A symmetrical bell-shaped distribution that is used for testing samples smaller than 30 or where the variance is unknown. T-Test A statistical test that is used to compare the means of two samples or the mean of one sample with some fixed value. The test is appropriate for small sample sizes (less than 30). Target Population The population to which the researcher would like to generalize her or his results based on analysis of a sample. The sample is selected from a target population. Test-Retest Reliability The degree to which a measure produces consistent results over several administrations. Theoretical Sampling The selection of individuals within a naturalistic research study based on emerging findings as the study progresses to ensure that key issues are adequately represented. Time Series A sequence of observations which are ordered in time or space. Two-Tailed Test A type of test that is used when a researcher is unsure of whether the independent (predictor) variable has a positive or negative effect on the dependent (outcome) variable. Two-Way ANOVA A statistical test to study the effect of two categorical independent variables on a continuous outcome variable. Two-way ANOVAs analyze the direct effect of the independent variables on the outcome, as well as the interaction of the independent variables on the outcome. Type I Error An error that occurs when a researcher concludes that a statistically significant relationship between two variables exists (based on the analysis of the sample), when in fact it the relationship does not exist in the population from which the sample was selected. The probability of making a type I error is decided at the outset of the statistical analysis. This probability is also called a significance level. Type II Error An error that occurs when a researcher concludes that no significant relationship between two variables (based on analysis of sample data) when in fact the relationship does exist in the population from which the sample was drawn. The probability of not making a type II error is also called the power of a statistical test. Univariate Analysis Examination of the properties of one variable only and not the relationship bet ween variables. Generally univariate analysis is performed by examining the mean and standard deviation of a variable. Variance A commonly used measure of dispersion for variables. The variance is calculated by squaring the standard deviation. The variance is based on the square of the difference between the values for each observation and the mean value. Z Score A score that is produced by subtracting the mean value from an individual data value and dividing by the standard deviation. This standardizes data values and allows for individual data values from different distributions (distributions with different means and standard deviations) to be compared. Z Test A statistical test that is used to compare the means of two samples or the mean of one sample with some fixed value. The test is appropriate for larger samples (over 30) and for smaller samples in which the variance of the population is known.

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Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) Part A Q1) The step of experimental method is Options:

A) Selection and definition of a problem B) Survey of the related literature C) Experimental design D) All the above Q2) Which one of the following research methods, have the similarity in nature when compared in relation to

sample, control and validity of inferences? Options:

A) Experimental and Ex Post Facto method B) Historical and Philosophical method C) Survey and Experimental method D) None of the above Q3) The propounded of the law of single variable is Options:

A) James S.Will B) Thomas Hobbes C) William Kant D) Dewey Q4) In correlation design of Ex Post Facto Research, we study Options:

A) The variable which has been measured in advance and will be work as an causative factor for second variable B) The second variable which is going to be measured and will work as a causative factor for antecedent variable C) The third variable which cannot be measured but work as a causative factor for first and second variable D) All the above three situations and occurrence of variables Q5) According to Lind quist the types of experimental design are Options:

A) Six B) Four C) Two D) None of the above Q6) Case-study collects the data from the following sources Options:

A) From individual B) From Anecdotal records C) From Government documents D) From all the above Q7) The need of philosophical research method is desired in Options:

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Q8) The problem for the research related to metaphysics can be Options:

A) What is meant by existence B) What are the qualities of the existence of the objects C) How knowledge of individuality of the objects can be realised D) All the above Q9) The characteristic of survey method is Options:

A) To solve the problems at local level B) To enhance the body of knowledge C) To solve the present problems D) All the above Q10) The steps of historical research method are Options:

A) To identify the problem B) To collect the data C) To criticise the data D) All the above Q11) The meaning of variable is Options:

A) The quality having different values B) The nature of happening which influences other happenings through its presence C) Both of the above D) None of the above Q12) Generally variable are of Options:

A) Two types-Independent and dependent variable B) Three types-Independent, dependent and Intervening variables C) Four types-Independent, dependent, Intervening and control variables D) None of the above Q13) In Epistemology, the following problem can be solved Options:

A) What is known to the brain beyond the knowledge of its own ideas B) How do the knowledge 'becomes objective as well as subjective simultaneously C) What is the criteria of judgement of Truth and False D) All the above are correct Q14) The characteristics of experimental method is Options:

A) It follows the law of single variable B) It is the laboratory method of research and has borrowed from pure sciences C) It follows the scientific method D) All the above statements are correct Q15) The following steps of case-study have been jumbled with each other 1.Focus of study 2. Identification of

Cause effect symptoms 3. Remedy for adjustment 4. Follow-up programme 5. Data collection The correct sequence in above steps is codes: Options: 35 | P a g e



A) 1, 5, 2, 3 and 4 B) 1, 4, 5, 2 and 3 C) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 D) 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1 Q16) Descriptive study is related with Options:

A) Survey research method B) Experimental research method C) Case study method D) All the above Q17) The objective of Descriptive Research is Options:

A) To identify and focus on the present conditions B) To study the subject on phenomenon in a speedy manner C) To collect the facts D) All the above Q18) The main types of case study are Options:

A) Four B) Five C) Six D) Not at all Q19) The meaning of Crossed Reaction Experimental Design is Options:

A) Such an experimental design where all the reactions are carried out with the subjects in a se quential fashion B) Such where the subject related errors are eliminated an experimental design C) Both of the above are correct D) None of the above are correct Q20) Generally the external and internal validity is present in the inference, we get from Options:

A) Experimental method B) Survey method C) Ex Post Facto method D) None of the above Q21) The contribution of case-study is Options:

A) In study and data collection of a case related to caste, age, sex, religion, problems, intellectual level, socioeconomic status etc. B) In evaluating of historical facts related with persons or case C) In study of institutionalized groups and families D) In all the above studies Q22) The limitation of case-study is Options:

A) It has subjectivity B) It is difficult to formulate assumptions C) It is difficult to employ complex statistical methods D) All the above are correct Q23) The survey method is classified on the basis of Options:

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Options:

A) Remedial B) Diagnostic C) Educational D) All the above Q25) The fundamental assumption of experimental method is related with Options:

A) Law of single variable B) Law of two variable C) Controlled conditions D) Intermediary variables Q26) The meaning of the Historical method of research is Options:

A) To employ scientific method in order to study the historical problems B) To establish relationship between historical facts and current events C) To make specific investigation of the past events D) All the above Q27) The steps of the Historical method of research are given in a jumbled state. Select them in a scientific order

from the following options 1. Identification of the problem. 2.Criticism of data 3. Interpretation of data 4. Collection of data Options:

A) 1, 4, 3 and 2 B) 1, 2, 3 and 4 C) 1, 3, 2 and 4 D) 4, 3, 2 and 1 Q28) Case-study method denotes Options:

A) The study of a case in its vicinity B) The extensive study of a 'Case' C) The cumulative study of a case D) All the above Q29) Which one of the following is not a type of experimental method? Options:

A) Single-group experiment B) Parallel-group experiment C) Rotational group experiment D) Residual group experiment Q30) The control in Survey method is re quired Options:

A) To a great extent B) To a less extent C) To a normal extent D) Not at all Q31) Survey method is associated with Options:

A) Those exercises which are continued regularly B) Those processes which are continued regularly C) The experiences which have been already realised D) All the above Q32) The advantage of Random Replication Design is Options:

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A) It controls almost all types of errors B) It studies the effects of the institutions simultaneously C) It employs in social science researches vigorously D) All the above are correct Q33) The position of sample in Survey method is Options:

A) Essential B) Partial C) Constant D) None of the above Q34) The important characteristics of the survey method is Options:

A) It is capable for collecting data from a large group (population) simultaneously B) Here the work is being carried out on pre-determined problem C) The aims of this method are fixed and specific D) All the above statements are correct Q35) The types of Historical method are Options:

A) Descriptive and Analytical B) Historical-Constitutional and Reporting C) School survey and social surveys D) Survey Examination-Questionnaire survey Q36) The meaning of ExPost Facto Research is Options:

A) The research carried out after the incident B) The research carried out prior to the incident C) The research carried out along with the happening of an incident D) The research carried out keeping in mind the possibilities of an incident Q37) In order to carried out a study on J uvenile delinquents, the best method is Options:

A) Ex-Post Facto method B) Case-Study method C) Experimental method D) Genetic method Q38) The criteria of a good case-study is Options:

A) Continuity B) Completeness of the data C) Validity of the data D) All the above Q39) The wrong statement in relation to experimental method is Options:

A) Observation under controlled condition is experiment B) It is method of effective control of variables C) Careful observation of a phenomenon under controlled conditions D) It is an useful method in laboratories Q40) On the basis of the nature, of variable the types of survey method are Options:

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A) Stratified survey and survey researches B) Sample and population related researches C) Surveys through Questionnaire and interviews D) All the above Q41) The experimental method is Options:

A) A method for verifying a hypothesis B) A method deriving inferences C) A variable controlling method D) None of the above Q42) In ExPost Faco research the position of the variable is Options:

A) Generally the Independent variable happened before the research B) The researcher begins with single dependent and independent variables C) And after it he studies the possible relation in a regressed form D) All the above Q43) According to Mouly, the type of research methods is Options:

A) Historical method B) Survey method C) Experimental method D) All the above methods Q44) Ethics is related with Options:

A) Beliefs of the person B) Nature of Law C) Civic principles and rights D) All the above Q45) Ex Post Faco method of research is associated to Options:

A) Sample B) Control C) Validity related with inferences D) All the above Q46) The internal validity related with inferences is associated to Options:

A) Ex Post Faco method of research B) Experimental method of research C) Both of the above D) None of the above Q47) Which of the following method is free from the difficulties related with sampling, control and validity of

inferences? Options:

A) Historical method B) Philosophical method C) Experimental method D) Survey method Q48) The Historical method is related with Options:

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Q49) Which one of the characteristic is not related to survey method of research? Options:

A) It organises scientific principles B) It is comparatively more difficult and changeable C) It re quires imaginary planning D) It is not related with person's qualities Q50) The information’s to be collected in survey method are related to Options:

A) Present position B) Aims of the research C) The attainment of the aim of the research D) All the above

Answers: Q1) D, Q2) B, Q3) A, Q4) D, Q5) A, Q6) D, Q7) B, Q8) D, Q9) D, Q10) D, Q11) C, Q12) C, Q13) D, Q14) D, Q15) A, Q16) D, Q17) D, Q18) C, Q19) C, Q20) C, Q21) D, Q22) D, Q23) D, Q24) D, Q25) A, Q26) D, Q27) A, Q28) D, Q29) D, Q30) B, Q31) D, Q32) D, Q33) A, Q34) D, Q35) B, Q36) A, Q37) A, Q38) D, Q39) D, Q40)

A, Q41) A, Q42) D, Q43) D, Q44) D, Q45) D, Q46) B, Q47) A, Q48) C, Q49) A, Q50) D

Part B Q1) The characteristic feature of a workshop is Options:

A) To attain the higher cognitive and Psychomotor objectives of the research B) To comprehend the theoretical and practical aspects of the research C) To explore the possibilities of applied aspects of the research D) All of the above Q2) In a seminar the main function of the president of a specific session is Options:

A) To coordinate the activities in that session B) To exercise his power to control the debatable discussions between Speakers and Audience C) To maintain as disciplining agency D) All of the above statements are correct Q3) The main objective of organizing a workshop is Options:

A) To improve the skills of the researchers in order to solve the specific problem B) To impart practical training to the researchers C) To make perfect the researchers in an area of research D) All of the above Q4) Generally the format of research resembles with 40 | P a g e



Options:

A) A long essay B) A synopsis C) A writing techni que D) A report preparing method Q5) Generally in all researches, an abstract of each article has been prepared which focuses upon Options:

A) The central theme of the research paper B) The research-innovation employed in research paper C) The effective conclusions of the research paper D) All of the above Q6) The compulsion of publication of research paper is Options: A) Only for University Teachers B) Only for Central University Teachers C) For all the teachers in higher education institutions D) Cannot say

Q7) The advantage of Seminar is Options:

A) The attainment of higher Cognitive and Affective objectives of the research B) The development of democratic values C) The formation of good learning habits D) All of the above Q8) Symposium is Options:

A) Intellectual entertainment B) Hearty entertainment C) T.V. related entertainment D) Research with entertainment Q9) In colleges, universities the promotion on the post of Reader under the Personal Promotion Scheme, the

required minimum number of published papers is Options:

A) 3 to 5 B) Only one C) Only two D) None of the above Q10) The research is a Options:

A) Honest investigation B) Passive investigation C) Investigation for showing scholarship D) Investigation in the interest of society Q11) The affective objective of seminar is Options:

A) To incorporate the qualities of patience and tolerance in the researcher B) To appreciate the research inferences C) To incorporate emotional stability and motivation in the researcher D) All of the above statements are correct Q12) The research papers writing methodology has slight variations in reference to Options: 41 | P a g e



A) The standards maintained by research journals B) The interests of the researchers C) The research traditions D) All of the above statements are correct with slight variations Q13) The main Psycho-motor objective of the workshop is Options:

A) The expertise of formulating research design B) The ability of selection and determining of the problems C) The skills of construction of research apparatus D) All of the above Q14) In present time the Seminars are organised Options:

A) For promoting the teachers B) For revamping teachers with research potentialities C) For converting low grade teaches into higher grades D) None of the above Q15) Seminar is a Options:

A) The process of promoting the reflective level B) The process of nurturing the higher cognition C) The interactional process of thinking D) All of the above are true Q16) The UGC has made it compulsory for every teacher to participate in Seminars because Options:

A) The teacher is the nation builder B) The teacher is awakening the nation C) The teacher is the transmitter of democratic values D) The teacher is the builder of young generation Q17) The process of writing a research paper is Options:

A) Scientific B) Unscientific C) Original D) None of the above Q18) Conference is a Options:

A) Provision to discuss on serious matters B) Ade quate solution of research problems C) Wider manipulation of research inferences D) All of the above Q19) Generally, in a research conference the peoples call for Options:

A) Conducting classical discussions B) Giving guidance C) Harassing the new researchers D) Showing personal powers by the experts Q20) Seminar provides the following opportunity to a researcher Options:

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Q21) In organization of a workshop, the following cognitive objective is primarily included Options:

A) To search the solutions for complicated problems B) To discuss the Socio-philosophical aspects of the research C) To determine the research methods D) All of the above Q22) Generally the objective of organizing a workshop is Options:

A) To develop the research attitude in the researchers B) To tell about the research methodology to the neoresearchers C) To impart practical training of conducting research D) None of the above Q23) The Seminar can be organized Options:

A) In a class B) In a school C) In a district level D) At all the levels Q24) The limitations of a research workshop are Options:

A) Need of extra time B) Extra emphasis on practicality C) Need of specific research material D) All of the above Q25) The research paper and the research article are Options:

A) Two separate name of one and same thing B) First is factual and later a theoretical in nature C) First is having survey background the later is experiment in nature D) B and C are the correct statements Q26) The human resources of a workshop is Options:

A) Organiser-Coordinator-Expert B) Organiser-Coordinator-Expert-Participant C) Organizer-Coordinator-Expert Researcher D) None of the above Q27) The research papers are written in order to Options:

A) Gain name and fame B) Communicate the research C) Get promotions D) None of the above Q28) The advantages of preparing the research paper is Options:

A) The exchange of ideas related to research B) The familiarity with the research approaches C) The awareness about present researches D) All of the above Q29) The advantage of Conference is Options: 43 | P a g e



A) Development of democratic values B) Guidance of new-researchers C) Mutual exchange of ideas D) All of the above Q30) The affective objective of the workshop is Options:

A) The awareness towards recent (emerging) problematic areas in the field of research B) The activation towards immediate problems C) The expertise in the field of research D) All of the above Q31) The aim of symposium is Options:

A) To develop the knowledge about current problems and the capacity to identify them B) To take decision about the problems related to research topics C) To seek advice of the experts in the area D) All of the above Q32) The constituents of a seminar are Options:

A) Organizer-Chairman-Speakers-Participants B) President-Chairman-Workers C) Chairman-Participant only D) None of the above Q33) The characteristic of symposium is Options:

A) To develop the comprehensive understanding of about the specific problems of research and its various dimensions B) To give freedom to express their ideas by the speakers as well as the audience C) To impart training for higher order of thinking D) All of the above Q34) Generally, in conference one of the following do not participate Options:

A) Expert B) Researcher C) Ignorant D) Curious person Q35) The step of research workshop is Options:

A) The presentation and explanation of the topic B) The practice of following an approach C) Follow-up and evaluation of a topic D) All of the above Q36) The research paper does not has its advantage when it does not Options:

A) Improve the goal-oriented researches B) Present for wider criticism of his inferences C) Nourish the wider causes of the society D) Imparts fame at regional and national levels Q37) The term 'workshop' borrowed in the field of research from Options: 44 | P a g e



A) Engineering B) Drama-house C) Technology D) None of the above Q38) Generally it has been witnessed that the compulsion of writing a research paper has generated anomaly

because Options:

A) Every teacher does not possess the proper aptitude for writing a research paper B) Every teacher does not have desirable qualities for writing a research paper C) Each teacher does not possess the scientific attitude to carry out the research D) All the above statements are correct Q39) Symposium is a Options:

A) A well organised group of a few speakers with large audience B) Arrival at the certain goal through mutual exchange of ideas C) Process of taking decisions in a group D) All of the above Q40) Generally research papers have been given more weightage instead of research articles because these will be Options:

A) Based on data B) Incorporated with statistics C) Both of the above D) None of the above Q41) Generally in a research conference the following person is not present Options:

A) Permanent member B) Common person C) Expert D) Chairman of Conference Q42) The background of the research paper may be Options:

A) Philosophical B) Historical C) Contemporary D) None of the above Q43) The basic requirement for preparing a research paper is Options:

A) The research orientation of the person B) The research skills in the person C) The research attitudes in the person D) All of the above Q44) The main cognitive objective of seminar is Options:

A) To develop critical and analytical capacities in a researcher B) To develop observational and experiential presenting capabilities in a researcher C) To develop synthetic and evaluation related abilities in a researcher D) All of the above are correct statements Q45) The central role in workshop is of Options:

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Q46) The primary aim of organising the Seminar is Options:

A) Attaining knowledge B) Communication of research inferences C) The exhibition of research creativity D) None of the above Q47) The research papers are generally prepared by Options:

A) The research scholars B) The research supervisors C) The scientists D) All of the above Q48) Generally research papers are presented abundantly in Options:

A) Seminars B) Journals C) Symposiums D) All of the above Q49) Research conferences can be conducted at Options:

A) Regional level B) National level C) International level D) All of the above level Q50) Which one of the following is NOT a type of Seminar? Options:

A) House-committee B) International Seminar C) National Seminar D) Focal Seminar

Answers: Q1) D, Q2) D, Q3) D, Q4) B, Q5) D, Q6) C, Q7) D, Q8) A, Q9) A, Q10) A, Q11) D, Q12) D, Q13) D, Q14) B, Q15) D, Q16) D, Q17) A, Q18) D, Q19) B, Q20) D, Q21) D, Q22) C, Q23) D, Q24) D, Q25) D, Q26) B, Q27) B, Q28) D, Q29) D, Q30) D, Q31) D, Q32) A, Q33) D, Q34) C, Q35) D, Q36) C, Q37) A, Q38) D, Q39) D, Q40) C, Q41) B, Q42) D, Q43) D, Q44) D, Q45) B, Q46) A, Q47) D, Q48) D, Q49) A, Q50) A

Part C Q1) To become unscientific, it is sufficient Options:

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Options:

A) Exploring new knowledge B) Verifying the old knowledge C) Filling the gap between the knowledge D) Including all the above Q3) The Theoretical aims of research is Options:

A) Explanatory B) Qualitativeness C) Quantitativeness D) Inferential Q4) Which of the following is classified in the category of the developmental research? Options:

A) Philosophical research B) Action-research C) Descriptive research D) All the above Q5) The analysis of the term 'Anusandhan' gives two words Options:

A) A+nusandhan B) An+usandhan C) Anu+sandhan D) Au+nsandhan Q6) In Hindi language the term Anusandhan refers to Options:

A) Follower of an aim B) Preying of an aim C) Attain the aim D) Become goal-oriented Q7) The term Anusandhan in Hindi has been borrowed from Options:

A) The advantageous aims used in archery training in olden days B) The objectives employed in modern Rifle Shooting competitions C) Both of the above analogous and true in terminology's perspective D) Both are the heterogeneous and not related with the term in question Q8) A research should be Options:

A) Objective B) Valid C) Reliable D) All the above Q9) On the basis of contributions made, all the researches can be classified as Options:

A) Fundamental-Applied-Action Research B) Experimental-Historical-Philosophical C) Longitudinal and Crosssectional D) None of the above Q10) Research is based upon Options:

A) Scientific method B) Experiments C) Scientists D) Genera principles Q11) Research is an honest effort carried out through insight'. 47 | P a g e



Options:

A) Best B) Watson C) Cook D) None of the above Q12) The factual aims are most important in Options:

A) Historical researches B) Behavioural researches C) Theoretical researches D) Philosophical researches Q13) Generally the data of the research is Options:

A) Quantitative only B) Qualitative only C) Both of the above analogous and true in terminology's perspective D) None of the above Q14) Researches are generally treated as ‘Identity symbols' of a nation because Options:

A) Researches reflect the progress of a nation B) Researches focus on human development C) Researches help in acquiring international prestige D) All the above Q15) A researcher should possess Options:

A) Scientific attitude B) Scientific thinking C) Scientific feelings D) Scientific behaviour Q16) Factual aims of research has the quality of Options:

A) Descriptive nature B) Foundation on human values C) Cause-effect relatedness D) All the above Q17) The principles formulated by the Fundamental research are used in Options:

A) Applied researches B) Philosophical research C) Action researches D) None of the above Q18) Action-research is Options:

A) An applied research B) A research carried out to solve immediate problems C) A longitudinal research D) All the above Q19) In Longitudinal approaches primarily the researches are related with Options:

A) Temporal sequence B) Eugenics C) Sample D) None of the above Q20) The basic need of a research is Options: 48 | P a g e



A) In preparation of a project B) In guidance C) In economic planning D) In sitting in library Q21) Which of the following statement matches with that of Mouly? Options:

A) Research is a process in which Exploratory procedure(method) has been employed B) The application of Scientific method foe experimentation and interpretation intellectually for solving the problems is called a research C) Research is an intensive formal and organised procedure D) Research can be defined in the form of study method of problem-solving Q22) The characteristics of a research is Options:

A) Serious and intensive study B) Wisdom C) Based on standardized conclusions D) All the above Q23) Generally the formulation and progress of new knowledge have been carried out through Options:

A) Fundamental researches B) Experimental researches C) Historical researches D) None of the above Q24) If you are interested to perceive yourself as a 'Scientist' then what sort of changes will you prefer in yourself? Options:

A) Registration for Ph.D. Degree B) Training under the guidance of a scientist C) Full of scientific excitement D) Development of scientific attitude Q25) The aims of research is Options:

A) Factual B) Verifiable C) Theoretical D) All the above Q26) On the basis of the approach the classification of researches has taken birth(emerged from) Options:

A) Biological sciences B) Pure sciences C) Psychology D) None of the above Q27) If you are employing scientific method for solving a problem and interpretation of the results, then this

process is called Options:

A) Scientific B) Self-satisfying C) Complementary to personal objectives D) None of the above Q28) The research which is exploring new facts through the study of the past is called as Options:

A) Historical researches B) Philosophical research C) Mythological research D) None of the above Q29) The single difference between Longitudinal and cross-sectional researches is 49 | P a g e



Options:

A) In Longitudinal researches are working on single group of subject for long term duration while in cross-section, the immediate results have been derived after selecting a sample B) In Longitudinal researcher the researcher should have more patience to work than in cross-sectional researches C) The Longitudinal researches have been generally carried out under the specific situation and with specific persons but it is not carried out in crosssectional researches D) All the above differences are correct Q30) The need of objective observation is Options:

A) In performing experiment B) In research C) In normal behaviour D) In all the situations Q31) When a person deriving all the conclusions through observation and experimentation in his routine life. In

this way the person can be treated as a Options:

A) Scientist B) Good citizen C) Intellectual person D) Normal person Q32) Reliability in the fundamental quality of a research which also reflects Options:

A) Validity B) Verifiability C) Purity of data D) Superiority Q33) When a research is repeated under the similar controlled conditions, such research is called as Options:

A) Reliable B) Unreliable C) Changeable D) Dynamic Q34) Ganga Action Plan'-is a Action Research plan because it has Options:

A) To attained a definite goal B) To finished in a scheduled time C) A define socio-economic order D) All the above Q35) The meaning of generalization is Options:

A) To normalize special quality B) To implement the research conclusion at the larger level C) To give advantages of research to normal person D) None of the above Q36) Research approaches are Options:

A) Longitudinal and cross-sectional B) Obli que and horizontal C) Long and short section D) None of the above Q37) Longitudinal Approach is related with Options: 50 | P a g e



A) Long term researches B) Transverse researches C) Horizontal researches D) All the above Q38) Cross-sectional researches are fundamentally related with Options:

A) Sample B) Statistics C) Tendencies D) Eugenics Q39) The survey research are classified under the Options:

A) Fundamental researches B) Experimental researches C) Both of the above D) None of the above Q40) Research in the method of study of the problems, where the solutions of the problems have been carried out

through given facts.' The statement is given by Options:

A) Munroe B) Best C) Watson D) Cook Q41) Which of the following is not a characteristic of a research? Options:

A) Irrelevant data collection B) Irrelevant data analysis C) Irrelevant conclusions D) All the above Q42) The new values and principles establishes through Options:

A) Philosophical research B) Natural researches C) Human motivation D) Social situations Q43) If you are repeating the mistake again and again then you are called a Options:

A) Excellent researcher B) Excellent forgetter C) Foolish person D) Normal person Q44) In order to imbibe the quality of ‘Prediction' in a research, it should be Options:

A) Completed on the basis of solid data B) Based on one's own self-preferences C) Resultant of an astrologer D) Carried out in order to satisfy the public opinion Q45) The main condition which should be followed by research is Options:

A) Honest exploration B) Knowledge of facts and principles C) Standardized findings and conclusions D) All the above Q46) The research is(in reference to human nature) Options:

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A) An attitude of in quiry B) A method of formulating principles C) A systematic and intellectual work D) A scientific method Q47) Generally a scientist's observations related to Experiment and testing are based on Options:

A) Scientific principles B) House hold rules C) Self-imagination D) Self-experiences Q48) McGrath and Watson have defined research as Options:

A) User of exploratory method B) A intellectual exploration C) Use of scientific method for analysis D) Problemsolving Q49) The classification of the scheme of Black Board Operation can be carried out under Options:

A) Philosophical research B) Experimental researches C) Action researches D) None of the above Q50) The research reporting should be carried out Options:

A) In a scientific way B) In an imaginary way C) Through copying D) Through discussion among the scientists Answers: Q1) D, Q2) D, Q3) A, Q4) B, Q5) C, Q6) A, Q7) C, Q8) D, Q9) A, Q10) A, Q11) B, Q12) A, Q13) C, Q14) D, Q15) A, Q16) A, Q17) A, Q18) B, Q19) A, Q20) A, Q21) B, Q22) D, Q23) A, Q24) D, Q25) D, Q26) A, Q27)

A, Q28) A, Q29) D, Q30) D, Q31) D, Q32) A, Q33) B, Q34) D, Q35) B, Q36) A, Q37) A, Q38) A, Q39) C, Q40) B, Q41) D, Q42) A Q43) C, Q44) A, Q45) D, Q46) A, Q47) A, Q48) A, Q49) C, Q50) A

Part D Q1) The objectivity of the research can be enhanced Options:

A) Through its reliability B) Through its validity C) Through its impartiality D) All of the above Q2) In order to inculcate the ethical values in the researches, it is essential that it should be Options:

A) In accordance with the researcher's abilities B) Providing opportunities to the researcher to work freely C) Inculcate maturity in the researcher D) All of the above Q3) When a researcher is engaged in research in a subjective manner, the result will be Options: 52 | P a g e



A) inadequate formulation of objectives B) inade quate selection of apparatus C) inade quate collection of data D) All of the above Q4) The assumptions are formulated on the basis of Options:

A) Universality B) Cultural back-ground of a country C) Specific characteristics of the castes D) None of the above Q5) The wrong statement related with research in Options:

A) The research has been carried out for invention B) The research has been carried out for name and fame C) The research has been carried out for ornamental degrees D) All the above items are incorrect in relation to research Q6) The transfer of the values and qualities of the researcher takes place Options:

A) In the research works carried out by him B) In all the works performed by him C) In the vocational works carried out by him D) None of the above Q7) The research work is not influenced by Options:

A) The researcher himself B) His pre-established assumptions C) The curse of some other researchers D) The wrong calculations Q8) The Ethics in research is not related to Options:

A) Self-interest B) Scientific method C) Reliability D) Humanity Q9) What will you do to make your research value oriented? Options:

A) You pay the cost of its writing to a ghost writer B) You will charge the market rate for the work, you have conducted so far C) You will ensure honesty and faith in the research work D) You will make a Plagiarism Q10) Research is a Options:

A) Value oriented process B) Passive process C) Self contained process D) Discovery oriented process Q11) The polluted facts can give birth to Options:

A) A good research B) Errorless research C) Polluted research D) Human sorrows Q12) The research should not be carried out with blind-folded eyes'-the meaning of this phrase is Please report any errors at [email protected] 53 | P a g e


Options:

A) The research should be free from all personal biases B) The research should be free from personal limitations C) The research should be separated from personal ideology D) All of the above Q13) Each word of a research should be Options:

A) justifiable B) Full of wisdom C) Enjoyable D) Entertaining Q14) The research is an ethical process’. Here the meaning of ethics is Options:

A) The external beauty of the research B) The quality of the research content C) The fulfilment of research values in an investigation D) None of the above Q15) The justification explains Options:

A) The inherent truth of a research B) The logic of the research C) The significance of the research D) The adequacy of the research Q16) The value of a research has been lost when Options:

A) A researcher behaviour become prejudiced B) A researcher becomes prey of hallucinations C) A researcher feels agreement with imaginary assumptions D) All of the above Q17) In the three dimensions of the Philosophy the study of values has been carried out under Options:

A) Metaphysics B) Epistemology C) Ethics D) None of the above Q18) Some research scholars thinks that when a little extension will be made in dissertation, it will be e quivalent

to the degree of Ph.D. This idea denotes Options:

A) The illusions on the part of researcher B) The truth on the part of researcher C) The miserable behaviour of the researcher D) The pitiable behaviour of the researcher Q19) If a researcher has the quality of exploration and has the fine skills in his field of research, the research will

be Options:

A) Value oriented B) Comprehension oriented C) Anxiety oriented D) Thinking oriented Q20) Suppose a researcher has some prejudices in relation to some problem, then the research carried out by him,

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Options:

A) Value oriented research B) Polluted research C) Inade quate research D) Prejudiced research Q21) The research should be value oriented Options:

A) In the interest of human being B) In the interest of all the living creatures C) In the self-interest D) In the interest of religion Q22) When a researcher do not possess the quality of collection of the facts from social environment, such

research will Options:

A) not be a pure research B) be a malicious research C) be a irrelevant research D) pure research Answers: Q1) D, Q2) A, Q3) D, Q4) B, Q5) D, Q6) B, Q7) C, Q8) A, Q9) C, Q10) A, Q11) C, Q12) D, Q13) A, Q14) C, Q15) D, Q16) D, Q17) C, Q18) A, Q19) A, Q20) B, Q21) A, Q22) A

Part E Q1) The meaning of the definition of a problem is Options:

A) To define the complex words in the problem and suggest their meaning in the light of the problem B) To limit the problem in words C) To present the definition of different authors related to problem D) None of the above Q2) The advantage of synopsis is Options:

A) It clearly shows the way of research B) It visualizes the various difficulties related with different steps of research C) It helps in planning various steps of the research D) All the above Q3) The meaning of the probability sampling is Options:

A) Where lies the uniform probability of inclusion of all the elements of the population in a sample B) Where the complete representativeness of the population is considered C) Where no prejudices are existed with any element of the sample D) All the above Q4) According to Good, Barr and Scates one of the following is not the source of a problem Options:

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A) Specific studies B) Analysis of the field of knowledge C) Suggestions of an intelligent person D) Different areas under the study Q5) Hypothesis is Options:

A) A thoughtful statement B) A forwarding statement C) A temporary solution D) All the above Q6) Which one of the following is treated as basis of evaluation for the proposed problem of research? Options:

A) Novelty of a problem B) Presence of problem-solving potentiality C) Possibilities of data collection from the sample D) All the above Q7) The type of hypothesis is Options:

A) Interrogative form B) Declarative form C) Directional form D) All the above Q8) The gaps in explanations is meant by Options:

A) When there is disagreement in the expression of an explanation B) When there appears difference in explanation C) When there is a vagueness in an explanation D) All the above Q9) The quality of a problem is Options:

A) Clarity B) Worth for solution C) Hypothesis oriented D) All the above Q10) Which one of the following is NOT a quality of a problem? Options:

A) Innate nature of the problem B) Practicality of the problem C) Problem according to the interests of the researcher D) Measurability of problem Q11) The research problems available in the field of philosophy are called as Options:

A) Philosophical problems B) Historical problems C) Presentable problems D) Invisible problems Q12) Suppose the population is quite comprehensive and distributed in a large geographical area. In such a

situation what kind of sampling procedure would you like to adopt? Options:

A) Multi-level sampling B) Systematic sampling C) Cluster sampling D) None of the above Q13) The background of the Historical researches is 56 | P a g e



Options:

A) In the form of chronological chronological sequence B) In the room of historical data and facts C) Both of the above D) None of the above Q14) A good synopsis is considered as Options:

A) A half-way research B) A complete research C) A partial research D) A beginning of research Q15) The advantage of the sample is Options:

A) Time-saving B) Money-saving C) Energy-saving D) All the above Q16) The basic principle of problem selection is Options:

A) Novelty of a problem B) Practicality of a problem C) Future-orientation of a problem D) All the above Q17) Problem is Options:

A) Obstacle in the way of needs B) Suggested question for a problem C) An interrogative question D) All the above Q18) When a possible solution to the problem has been written in desired direction, this type of hypothesis is

called Options:

A) Directional hypothesis B) Non-directional hypothesis C) Declarative hypothesis D) None of the above Q19) The Purposive sample will be Options:

A) Depending on the researcher's whims B) Based upon a specific objective of sampling procedure C) Based on the excellent method of sampling D) None of the above Q20) The best quality of a researcher is Options:

A) Curiosity B) Active imagination C) Ability D) All the above Q21) The synopsis of r esearch is called Options:

A) Blue print B) Mapping of problem C) Base of a problem D) All the above Q22) The advantage of random sampling is 57 | P a g e



Options:

A) It is the excellent method of sample selection B) It is an economic method in terms of money, time, and energy C) It produces accurate results D) All the above Q23) The limit of the probability sample is Options:

A) It is not giving guarantee of representativeness of the sample from a population B) The data do not fulfil the standards of the normal probability curve C) It has great risk of generalization of the results D) All the above Q24) Systematic sampling is Options:

A) A comprehensive method of sample selection B) A simple method of sample selection C) An effective method of generalization of data D) All the above Q25) The delimitations of a sample are Options:

A) Possibilities of basis B) Needs of trained persons C) Inconsistency of sample units D) All the above Q26) The basis of selection of the problem is Options:

A) Two just opposite experiences B) The suggestions given after research C) The counselling with experts D) All the above Q27) How one can select a new problem of research from the researches which have been already completed? Options:

A) By collecting comprehensive information’s from the research worker who have completed the research B) By collecting information’s from the research supervisor C) By searching the literature in the library D) None of the above is correct Q28) The problem arises from two opposite experiences when Options:

A) They generate conflicts B) They generate struggles C) They come in comprise with each other D) None of the above conditions exist Q29) The nature of a hypothesis is Options:

A) Conceptual B) Declarative C) Action-oriented D) All the above Q30) In Stratified sampling the units are selected Options: 58 | P a g e



A) After dividing the population in different groups on the basis of specific standard and then taking an e qual proportion of units from each group B) After dissociati dissociating ng the population population in different different groups groups on the basis of specific specific standard and then the units are selected from these groups C) After dividing the population in different 'strata' and then selecting any one strata out of them D) None of the above Q31) The meaning of Randomization is Options:

A) Each element of population has e qual chances to included in the sample B) The selection of an individual from population do not pose threat to the selection selection of other other individuals individuals in the the sample C) The method method does not include include the personal basis D) All the above Q32) The Scientific Method is used in Options:

A) Scientific researches B) Social science researches C) Both of the above D) None of the above Q33) The meaning of a declarative hypothesis is Options:

A) The declaration of the relationship among the variables B) The expression of the correlations among the variables C) Both of the above are correct D) None of the above is correct Q34) Tippet table is Options:

A) A statistical table B) A table used for sampling purposes C) A table used for verification of statistical inferences D) All the above sampling the probability exists of Q35) In Non-probability sampling Options:

A) Insufficient population B) Limitations of data C) Both of the above D) None of the above Q36) Which one of the following is not a type of a problem? Options:

A) Philosophical problem B) Co relational problems C) Survey problems D) Longitudinal problems Q37) Best has defined hypothesis as Options:

A) It is a thoughtful statement B) It is a forward thinking C) It is an expected happening D) It is a temporary solution Q38) The quality of probable sample is Options: 59 | P a g e



A) It represents the population in excellent manner B) It has normal distribution of the data gathered from the sample C) The data is analysed through normal statistical techni ques D) All the above Q39) Which of the following precaution should be kept in mind by the researcher during the selection of a

representative sample? Options:

A) Deep knowledge of the target population B) The ade quate knowledge of the sampling techni ques C) Accurate implementation of the sampling design D) All the above Q40) The quality of Non-probability sampling is Options:

A) Easy and convenient selection of the sample B) It has no question of probability of selection of an element C) It can be analysed through simple statistical method D) All the above are correct Q41) Suppose you are interested in taking a research project on B.E.D. Pupil teachers and you deserve a judicious

sample of this population then what kind of sampling procedure would you like to adopt? Options:

A) Multi-level sampling B) Systematic sampling C) Group sampling D) None of the above Q42) Generally at present the following tradition has been observed for doing research Options:

A) The supervisor putting the problem to student's mind without considering his ability, interest etc. B) The researchers themselves work hard to searching a good problem C) By doing slight changes in the existing topics, variables etc., new problems have been worked out easily D) Both A and C in the above Q43) The preparation of a synopsis is Options:

A) An art B) A science C) Both of the above D) None of the above Q44) The method of Randomization is Options:

A) Lottery or coin method B) Blind folded on dice method C) Tippet’s table of irregular members D) All the above Q45) The sources of a problem is Options:

A) Historical records B) The virgin areas of research C) The conclusions whose testing of verifiability is still to be carried out D) All the above Q46) If a problem is very expensive and the possibility of data collection is also appears to be very difficult then

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Options:

A) Accepting challenge of selection of such problem B) Forging such problem C) Trying to solve such problem D) Escaping from such problem Q47) Karlinger has written about a problem Options:

A) It is description of an interrogative question B) It is a posed question for problem solving C) It is an unanswered question D) None of the above Q48) The researcher should keep a precaution while he is defining a problem Options:

A) He should not have used the words having more than one meaning B) He should forecast the results on its basis C) He should precise its nature D) All the above Q49) According to Von Dalen the main importance of hypothesis in research is Options:

A) It is the strong chain between the problem and its solution B) It reflects the whole working design of the research C) It delimits the research to be carried out D) All the above statements are correct Q50) Generally the steps of scientific method are also the steps of Options:

A) Research B) Human life C) Literary collection D) None of the above Answers: Q1) A, Q2) D, Q3) D, Q4) C, Q5) D, Q6) D, Q7) D, Q8) D, Q9) D, Q10) A, Q11) A, Q12) C, Q13) C, Q14) A, Q15) D, Q16) D, Q17) D, Q18) A, Q19) B, Q20) A, Q21) D, Q22) D, Q23) D, Q24) D, Q25) D, Q26) D, Q27)

C, Q28) A, Q29) D, Q30) A, Q31) D, Q32) C, Q33) C, Q34) D, Q35) C, Q36) D, Q37) A, Q38) D, Q39) D, Q40) D, Q41) A, Q42) D, Q43) C, Q44) D, Q45) D, Q46) B, Q47) A, Q48) D, Q49) D, Q50) A

Part F Q1) The content edited in Encyclopaedia is Options:

A) Primary source B) Secondary source C) Continuous source D) Infinite source Q2) The main parts of the Body of Research Synopsis are Options:

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A) Title Page-Trunk-Posterior part B) Title Page and Main Body C) Title Page and Posterior Part D) None of the above Q3) The significance of preface in a Research thesis is Options:

A) To pay obeisance B) To get freedom from gratitude of the supervisor C) To become a little bit emotional at this occasion D) To take blessing of the family members Q4) Evidences in research collect from Options:

A) Primary and secondary sources B) Pure and applied sources C) Active and passive sources D) None of the above Q5) There exists a single most important difference between the reference and bibliography Options:

A) The references have the actual page numbers B) The references have the last name of the person(Surname) on its first priority C) The references have the minute details in order to verify them D) All the above are correct Q6) The advantage of Research report writing in a scientific manner is Options:

A) Global Standardization B) Global Communication C) Global Awakening D) Global Welfare Q7) In which of the following objective's achievement , the related literature is Options:

A) In defining the problem B) In formulating the problem C) In selection of the tool D) In exploration of the inferences Q8) The method of Research reporting should be Options:

A) Scientific B) Ethical and attractive C) Personal D) Favourable to globalisation Q9) Reference serves the purpose Options:

A) The authenticity of the given content B) Of insightful decision making by the researcher C) Of giving ornamental value to the research D) If exhibits the great achievements of the piece of research Q10) The devaluation of Research proposal will take place when Options:

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A) You will try to give extra importance to certain person B) You will become unbiased for all the persons who have directly or indirectly indirectly contributed in your work C) You will be giving thanks to persons in the light of your personal relations relations D) You will make make a justice with all the persons persons Q11) Generally the synopsis of the research is compared with human body. Inspite of the differences existed in its

different parts, it must have Options:

A) Uniformity B) Equality C) Functional continuity D) None of the above Q12) The importance of Graphs and figures in a Research thesis is Options:

A) They produce the perceptual quality in a research B) They enhance the aesthetic sense in a research C) They enhance the spontaneity to researched faith D) All the above Q13) In order to prepare a Research report the quality desired in a researcher is Options:

A) Skill-oriented capabilities B) Scientific Attitude C) Mental Balance D) All the above Q14) Year Books contains the detailed content of Options:

A) A specific year only B) A year only C) Derails of specific issues on annual basis D) Can’t say Q15) Generally in the last pages of each thesis there is a provision of writing suggestions and recommendations,

because Options:

A) It enhances your repute as a great scholar B) It communicates the best researcher's qualities in your C) It gives authenticity to your research work D) It is mere a tradition research, then the work carried out by Q16) When a Research worker do not has the desired ability of reporting of research, him, will be of Options:

A) Low grade quality B) Good grade quality C) Excellent grade quality D) Can’t say Q17) There is a need for the qualities of labelling, page-numbering and refinement in the graphical figures in a

researcher Options:

A) Specific qualities B) Artistic qualities C) Appreciative qualities D) Painter's qualities Q18) The Research design is related to Options: 63 | P a g e



A) Sample selection B) Formulation of Experimental design C) Selection and construction of the tool D) All the above Q19) In order to ensure maximum acceptability of data analysis and its interpretation, the help should be taken

from Options:

A) Statistics B) Graphs and diagrams C) Computer floppy D) Appreciable typing Research thesis should be Q20) The title page of Research Options:

A) Brief and meaningful B) Scientific and logical C) Aesthetic and attractive D) All the above and 'Catchy'. Q21) The advantage of the Survey of Related literature is Options:

A) It is like a back-bone of the research B) It helps in formulating objectives and hypotheses of the research C) It helps in preparation of research design D) All of the above are true Q22) The justifiable scientific list of all references is called Options:

A) Index B) Bibliography C) Reference D) Neo book reference Q23) Generally when you are interested to limit the length of preface the judicious practice observed is that Options:

A) You delete the name of supervisor from it, B) You delete the name of Clerk from it C) You delete the name of family members from it D) You delete the name of nearest relatives from it Q24) The middle part of the Research Synopsis prepares Options:

A) The middle most part of research B) The partial part of research C) The complete part of research D) It is difficult to infer Q25) Before preparing your Research report you consult with Options:

A) Your supervisor B) Your elder colleagues C) Your predecessor's works D) All the above Q26) The words of preface should be Options:

A) Multi meaningful B) Full of emotions C) Balanced, alert and humble D) In ornamental words Q27) The main part of the research is 64 | P a g e



Options:

A) Title page B) Trunk region C) Posterior region D) All the above parts Q28) What will you put on top priority while giving the suggestions in your research? Options:

A) The difficulties you have faced during your research work B) The limitations of your research work C) The futuristic improvements to be carried out by other researches D) All the above Q29) In priorities of the Research synopsis, one can include Options:

A) Title Page, Table of Content, and Index of Tables B) Title Page and List of Graph only C) Title Page and Supervisor's Certificate only D) None of the above Q30) The Title page of a Research synopsis should be Options:

A) Attractive B) Organised C) Aesthetic D) Logical Q31) The beauty of the Research thesis can be enhanced Options:

A) By keeping aesthetic sense in its typography B) By giving good charts, flow diagrams and systematic graphs C) By keeping its excellent binding and title page D) All the above Q32) In Research thesis the importance of introduction is Options:

A) It imbibes the importance of problem in it B) It determines the direction of survey related to problem C) It explains the objectives of the problem D) All the above Q33) The importance of research suggestions is Options:

A) It gives re quired source of energy to the researchers researchers in future B) It helps in saving of time of the new researchers by helping in identifying the problems C) It in satiated the knowledge thirst of the new researcher D) It helps in copying by other researcher Q34) In primary sources we include Options:

A) Hand written manuscripts only B) The original writings of the authors C) Direct collection from the thesis D) All of the above Q35) When a thesis has bee n submitted in order to attain a degree or related contain objective, the supervisor’s

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Options:

A) It ensure the quality of research B) It gives name and fame to the worker C) It gives clearance from all foundations D) It ensures authenticity of the research work Answers: Q1) B, Q2) A, Q3) A, Q4) A, Q5) D, Q6) B, Q7) D, Q8) A, Q9) A, Q10) A, Q11) C, Q12) D, Q13) D, Q14) C, Q15) D, Q16) A, Q17) B, Q18) D, Q19) B, Q20) D, Q21) D, Q22) C, Q23) D, Q24) A, Q25) D, Q26) C, Q27) D, Q28) D, Q29) A, Q30) C, Q31) D, Q32) D, Q33) A, Q34) D, Q35) D

Part G Q1) Which of the following options are the main tasks of research in modern society?

I to keep pace with the advancement in knowledge II to discover new things. III to write a criti que on the earlier writings. V to systematically examine and critically analyze the investigations/sources with objectivity. Options:

A) V, II and I B) I, II and III C) I and III D) II, III and IV Q2) To test null hypothesis, a researcher uses: Options:

A) t test B) ANOVA C) X2 D) factorial analysis Q3) A research problem is feasible only when: Options:

A) it has utility and relevance B) it is researchable C) it is new and adds something to knowledge D) all the above Q4) Bibliography given in a research report: Options:

A) shows vast knowledge of the researcher B) helps those interested in further research C) has no relevance to research D) all the above Q5) Fundamental research reflects the ability to: Options:

A) Synthesize new ideals B) Expound new principles C) Evaluate the existing material concerning research D) Study the existing literature regarding various topics Q6) Match List-I (Interviews) with List-II (Meaning) and select the correct answer from the code given below:

List -I (Interviews) a) structured interviews b) Unstructured interviews c) Focused interviews d) Clinical interviews Please report any errors at [email protected] 66 | P a g e


List -II (Meaning) i) greater edibility approach. ii) attention on the questions to be answered iii) individual life experience iv) Pre determined question v) non-directive Options:

A) A − (iv), B − (i), C − (ii), D − (iii) B) A − (ii), B − (iv), C − (i), D − (iii) C) A − (v), B − (ii), C − (iv), D − (i) D) A − (i), B − (iii), C − (v), D − (iv) Q7) What do you consider as the main aim of inter disciplinary research? Options:

A) To bring out holistic approach to research. B) To reduce the emphasis of single subject in research domain. C) To over simplify the problem of research. D) To create a new trend in research methodology. Q8) One of the aims of the scientific method in research is to: Options:

A) improve data interpretation B) eliminate spurious relations C) confirm triangulation D) Introduce new variables Q9) The depth of any research can be judged by: Options:

A) Title of the research. B) Objectives of the research. C) Total expenditure on the research. D) Duration of the research. Q10) Research can be conducted by a person who: Options:

A) has studied research methodology B) holds a postgraduate degree C) possesses thinking and reasoning ability D) is a hard worker Q11) Which of the following statements is correct? Options:

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 Q12) Which of the following is not the Method of Research? Options:

A) Observation B) Historical C) Survey D) Philosophical Q13) Research can be classified as: Options:

A) Basic, Applied and Action Research B) Quantitative and Qualitative Research C) Philosophical, Historical, Survey and Experimental Research D) All the above 67 | P a g e



Q14) The first step of research is: Options:

A) Selecting a problem B) Searching a problem C) Finding a problem D) Identifying a problem Q15) The study in which the investigators attempt to trace an effect is known as: Options:

A) Survey Research B) Ex- post Facto’ Research C) Historical Research D) Summative Research Q16) Generalized conclusion on the basis of a sample is technically known as: Options:

A) Data analysis and interpretation B) Parameter inference C) Statistical inference D) All of the above Q17) Which correlation co-efficient best explains the relationship between creativity and intelligence? Options:

A) 0 B) 0.6 C) 0.5 D) 0.3 Q18) Action research means Options:

A) Action research means B) An applied research C) A research initiated to solve an immediate problem D) A research with socioeconomic objective Q19) Research is Options:

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 Q20) The experimental study is based on: Options:

A) The manipulation of variables B) Conceptual parameters C) Replication of research D) Survey of literature Q21) The main characteristic of scientific research is: Options:

A) empirical B) theoretical C) experimental D) all of the above Q22) Authenticity of a research finding is its: Options:

A) Originality B) Validity C) Objectivity D) All of the above Q23) Which techni que is generally followed when the population is finite? Options: 68 | P a g e



A) Area Sampling Techni que B) Purposive Sampling Techni que C) Systematic Sampling Techni que D) None of the above Q24) Probability sampling implies: Options:

A) Stratified Random Sampling B) Systematic Random Sampling C) Simple Random Sampling D) All of the above Q25) Research problem is selected from the stand point of: Options:

A) Researcher’s interest B) Financial support C) Social relevance D) Availability of relevant literature Q26) Which one is called non-probability sampling? Options:

A) Cluster sampling B) Quota sampling C) Systematic sampling D) Stratified random sampling Q27) Formulation of hypothesis may NOT be re quired in: Options:

A) Survey method B) Historical studies C) Experimental studies D) Normative studies Q28) Field-work based research is classified as: Options:

A) Empirical B) Historical C) Experimental D) Biographical Q29) Which of the following sampling method is appropriate to study the prevalence of AIDS amongst male and

female in India in 1976, 1986, 1996 and 2006? Options:

A) Cluster sampling B) Systematic sampling C) Quota sampling D) Stratified random sampling Q30) Which one of the following principles is not applicable to sampling? Options:

A) Sample units must be clearly defined B) Sample units must be dependent on each other C) Same units of sample should be used throughout the study D) Sample units must be chosen in a systematic and objective manner Q31) If January 1st, 2007 is Monday, what was the day on 1st January 1995? Options:

A) Sunday B) Monday C) Friday D) Saturday Q32) The research is always -(December-2008) Options: 69 | P a g e



A) verifying the old knowledge B) exploring new knowledge C) filling the gap between knowledge D) all of these Q33) The research that applies the laws at the time of field study to draw more and more clear ideas about the

problem is: Options:

A) Applied research B) Action research C) Experimental research D) None of these Q34) When a research problem is related to heterogeneous population, the most suitable sampling method is: Options:

A) Cluster Sampling B) Stratified Sampling C) Convenient Sampling D) Lottery Method Q35) The process not needed in experimental research is: Options:

A) Observation B) Manipulation and replication C) Controlling D) Reference collection Q36) A research problem is not feasible only when: Options:

A) it is researchable B) it is new and adds something to knowledge C) it consists of independent and dependent variables D) it has utility and relevance Q37) How can the objectivity of the research be enhanced? Options:

A) Through its impartiality B) Through its r eliability C) Through its validity D) All of these Q38) Action-research is: Options:

A) An applied research B) A research carried out to solve immediate problems C) A longitudinal research D) All the above Q39) The basis on which assumptions are formulated: Options:

A) Cultural background of the country B) Universities C) Specific characteristics of the castes D) All of these Q40) Which of the following is classified in the category of the developmental research? Options:

A) Philosophical research B) Action research C) Descriptive research D) All the above Q41) We use Factorial Analysis: Options:

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A) To know the relationship between two variables B) To test the Hypothesis C) To know the difference between two variables D) To know the difference among the many variables Q42) A null hypothesis is Options:

A) when there is no difference between the variables B) the same as research hypothesis C) subjective in nature D) when there is difference between the variables Q43) The research which is exploring new facts through the study of the past is called (December-009) Options:

A) Philosophical research B) Historical research C) Mythological research D) Content analysis Q44) Action research is Options:

A) An applied research B) A research carried out to solve immediate problems C) A longitudinal research D) Simulative research Q45) The process not needed in Experimental Researches is Options:

A) Observation B) Manipulation C) Controlling D) Content Analysis Q46) Manipulation is always a part of Options:

A) Historical research B) Fundamental research C) Descriptive research D) Experimental research Q47) A common test in research demands much priority on Options:

A) Reliability B) Usability C) Objectivity D) All of the above Q48) Which of the following is the first step in starting the research process? Options:

A) Searching sources of information to locate problem. B) Survey of related literature C) Identification of problem D) Searching for solutions to the problem Q49) If a researcher conducts a research on finding out which administrative style contributes more to institutional

effectiveness? This will be an example of Options:

A) Basic Research B) Action Research C) Applied Research D) None of the above Q50) Normal Probability Curve should be 71 | P a g e



Options:

A) Positively skewed B) Negatively skewed C) Leptokurtic skewed D) Zero skewed Q51) If a researcher conducts a research on finding out which administrative style contributes more to institutional

effectiveness? This will be a example of Options:

A) Basic Research B) Action Research C) Applied Research D) None of the above Q52) Normal Probability Curve should be Options:

A) Positively skewed B) Negatively skewed C) Leptokurtic skewed D) Zero skewed Q53) Which of the following options are the main tasks of research in modern society? Options:

A) To keep pace with the advancement in knowledge B) To discover new things. C) to write a criti que on the earlier writings. D) to systematically examine and critically Analyze the investigations/sources with objectivity. Q54) The correlation between two variables in which the effect of some other variable or variables on their

relationship is controlled is called Options:

A) Contingency coefficient of correlation. B) Multiple correlations. C) Partial correlation. D) Product-moment correlation. Q55) What is the nature of the statement that experimental generalizations are statistical inferences; they can only

attain a degree of probability somewhere along a continuum between truth and falsity? Options:

A) Not wholly true B) Wholly true C) Incorrect entirely D) None of the above . Q56) Which of the following is NOT an advantage of non-parametric statistical tests? Options:

A) They can be used when data are in the forms of ranks or categories B) They yield statements of exact probabilities irrespective of the shape of the population distribution C) They are less powerful than the parametric tests. D) They can be used in situations where parametric tests are applicable Q57) ANOVA does NOT assume that Options:

A) The treatment groups are selected at random from the same population. B) The adjusted scores within groups have normal distribution. C) The treatment groups are homogeneous. D) The treatment groups are drawn from a larger population. 72 | P a g e



Q58) When large groups of interconnected facts are considered together in a consistent manner, we get a Options:

A) Scientific Theory B) Critical Problem C) Combined Result D) Confirmed Fact Q59) If in a research independent variables cannot be manipulated then it is known as Options:

A) Experimental Research B) Non-experimental Research C) Fundamental Research D) Exploratory Research Q60) A statistical measure based upon the entire population is called parameter while a measure based upon a

sample is known as Options:

A) Sample parameter B) Inference C) Statistic D) None of these Q61) Ordinarily a good piece of research follows four phases. They are give below

i) Setting of objectives ii) Analyzing data iii) Collecting data iv) Interpreting the findings Which of the following orders for these phases is correct? Options:

A) (iii), (i), (iv), & (ii) B) (i), (iii), (ii), & (iv) C) (i), (ii), (iii), & (iv) D) (ii), (iv), (iii) & (i) Q62) What do you consider as the main aim of inter disciplinary research? Options:

A) To bring out holistic approach to research. B) To reduce the emphasis of single subject in research domain. C) To over simplify the problem of research. D) To create a new trend in research methodology. Q63) One of the aims of the scientific method in research is to: Options:

A) improve data interpretation B) eliminate spurious relations C) confirm triangulation D) introduce new variables Q64) The depth of any research can be judged by: Options:

A) Title of the research. B) Objectives of the research. C) Total expenditure on the research. D) Duration of the research. Q65) Research can be conducted by a person who: Options:

A) has studied research methodology B) holds a postgraduate degree C) possesses thinking and reasoning ability D) is a hard worker Q66) Which of the following statements is correct? 73 | P a g e



Options:

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 Q67) Suppose you have a glass of milk and with a measuring glass you continue to add half a c. c. of plain tea at

every step, till your friend reports a change in judgment in the colour of the milk. The quantity of tea added, has just crossed what is just termed as Options:

A) Illusion B) Absolute Threshold C) Color Blindness D) Just Noticeable Difference Q68) Suppose one Experimenter (E) in psychology firmly believes that Brahman in children are inherently

superior to the Harijan children. Naturally he would never think of home environment as an explanation. This is a very obvious example of Options:

A) Experimenter’s Bias B) Subject’s Bias C) Stimulus Error D) Response Error Q69) Which one of the following approaches tries to analyze human behaviour in terms of stimulus-response units

acquired through the process of learning, mainly through instrumental conditioning? Options:

A) Cognitive Approach B) Dynamic and Psychoanalytic Approach C) Stimulus-Response-behaviouristic Approach D) Existential Approach Q70) The approach which has its r oots in Gestalt Psychology is popularly Known as Options:

A) Holistic Approach B) Stimulus-Response-behaviouristic Approach C) Dynamic and Psychoanalytic Approach D) Cognitive Approach Q71) Which approach emphasizes the role of instinctual processes and their modification in the course of

interaction with the society? Options:

A) Dynamic and Psychoanalytic Approach B) Cognitive Approach C) Holistic Approach D) Stimulus-Response behaviouristic Approach Q72) Which approach placed emphasis on human existence – the need to establish a sense of personal identity and

to build meaningful links with the world? Options:

A) Cognitive Approach B) Dynamic and Psychoanalytic Approach C) Holistic Approach D) Existential Approach Q73) Which of the following is not the Method of Research? Options: 74 | P a g e



A) Observation B) Historical C) Survey D) Philosophical Q74) Research can be classified as: Options:

A) Basic, Applied and Action Research B) Quantitative and Qualitative Research C) Philosophical, Historical, Survey and Experimental Research D) All the above Q75) The first step of research is: Options:

A) Selecting a problem B) Searching a problem C) Finding a problem D) Identifying a problem Q76) To test null hypothesis, a researcher uses: Options:

A) t test B) ANOVA C) X2 D) factorial analysis Q77) A research problem is feasible only when: Options:

A) it has utility and relevance B) it is researchable C) it is new and adds something to knowledge D) all the above Q78) Existentialism tries to reach modern man, offer him help in terms of clarifying his values, work out a

meaningful and purposive existence. Psychologists who shaped this approach were Options:

A) Rollo May, R. D. Laing and Erick Fromm B) G. W. Allport, R. B. Catell and H. J. Eysenk C) Erickson and Sulliva D) Piaget, Bruner and Witki Q79) The system which still survives very nearly in its rigid forms is Options:

A) Cognitive Approach B) Dynamic and Psychoanalytic Approach C) Holistic Approach D) Existential Approach Q80) Which approach tells us that under normal conditions the Organism is not a passive recipient of stimuli but

an active, seeking and striving entity trying to master the environment and also master itself? Options:

A) Organism, Holistic and Self Approaches B) Dynamic and Psychoanalytic Approach C) Cognitive Approach D) Existential Approach Q81) Bibliography given in a research report: Options:

A) shows vast knowledge of the researcher B) helps those interested in further research C) has no relevance to research D) all the above Q82) Fundamental research reflects the ability to: 75 | P a g e



Options:

A) Synthesize new ideals B) Expound new principles C) Evaluate the existing material concerning research D) Study the existing literature regarding various topics Q83) The study in which the investigators attempt to trace an effect is known as: Options:

A) Survey Research B) Ex- post Facto’ Research C) Historical Research D) Summative Research Q84) Generalized conclusion on the basis of a sample is technically know as: Options:

A) Data analysis and interpretation B) Parameter inference C) Statistical inference D) All of the above Q85) Psychologists are sometimes interested to study consciousness even though they have no method of

observing it directly except by using Options:

A) “Inference” as the only tool B) “Experimentation” as the only tool C) “Observation” t echnique D) Introspection” techni que Q86) The term “unconscious motivation” describes the key idea of Options:

A) Structuralism B) Functionalism C) Psychoanalysis D) behaviour ism Q87) The psychologists who are especially concerned with increasing the efficiency of learning in school by

applying their psychological knowledge about learning and motivation to the curriculum are popularly known as Options:

A) Experimental Psychologists B) Clinical Psychologists C) Physiological Psychologists D) Educational Psychologists Q88) The experimental study is based on: Options:

A) The manipulation of variables B) Conceptual parameters C) Replication of research D) Survey of literature Q89) The main characteristic of scientific research is: Options:

A) empirical B) theoretical C) experimental D) all of the above Q90) Authenticity of a research finding is its: Options:

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Q91) Which techni que is generally followed when the population is finite?(December-2007) Options:

A) Area Sampling Techni que B) Purposive Sampling Techni que C) Systematic Sampling Techni que D) None of the above Q92) Probability sampling implies: Options:

A) Stratified Random Sampling B) Systematic Random Sampling C) Simple Random Sampling D) All of the above Q93) According to Lind quist, how many types of experimental designs possible Options:

A) five B) six C) seven D) eight Q94) Who of the following has edited a survey of educational research? Options:

A) kothari B) Buch C) Yashpal D) Aryabhatta Q95) The polluted facts can lead to the birth of Options:

A) Error free research B) human sorrows C) good research D) polluted research Q96) Photocopy of books is not considered appropriate, as it is Options:

A) violation of intellectual property B) difficulty for reading C) and act of plagiarism D) both B and C Q97) Research problem is selected from the stand point of: Options:

A) Researcher’s interest B) Financial support C) Social relevance D) Availability of relevant literature Q98) Which one is called non-probability sampling? Options:

A) Cluster sampling B) Quota sampling C) Systematic sampling D) Stratified random sampling Q99) Formulation of hypothesis may NOT be re quired in: Options:

A) Survey method B) Historical studies C) Experimental studies D) Normative studies Q100) Field-work based research is classified as: Options: 77 | P a g e



A) Empirical B) Historical C) Experimental D) Biographical Q101) The research papers are written to Options:

A) communicate the research B) become popular in the society C) gain a lot of money D) None of the above Q102) Which one of the following generally does not participate in concurrence? Options:

A) intelligent and curious person B) ignorant and dull persons C) highly expert person in that field D) low quality research scholars Q103) In the assessment of personality, the normative and objective method refers to Options:

A) The use of sophisticated techni ques for measuring the accuracy of a person’s perception of reality. B) Prediction of behaviour on the basis of intensive interviewing. C) Prediction of behaviour on the basis of data from personality tests. D) The use of projective techni ques. Q104) Which is the best format to use if content and material gathered for certain number of students by different

interviews have to be compared in a piece of research? Options:

A) Projective B) Structured C) Unstructured D) Analytical. Q105) What best describes the Likert techni que of attitude measurement? Options:

A) Subjects indicate whether they agree with each of a series of attitude statements which are e qually spaced along an attitude continuous B) Subjects indicate on five point scales the extent of their agreement with a set of attitude statements C) Subjects judge a particular concept on a series of bipolar semantic scale D) Subjects response to an open-ended interview are coded by content analyst. Q106) What can increase the power of a statistical test? Options:

A) Decreasing the size of the sample B) Avoiding the use if the null hypothesis C) Designing for small error effects D) Avoiding random sampling. Q107) Which is not the effective way of controlling a nuisance variable in a experimental design? Options:

A) Excluding the variable as one of the factors in the experiment B) Exercising statistical control C) Random assignment of subjects D) Holding the nuisance variable constant for all subjects. Q108) What are the types of Descriptive Research? 78 | P a g e



Options:

A) Survey Test B) Questionnaire Survey C) Interview Survey D) All of the above . Q109) Who has defined Ex-Post Facto Research by saying that it is a systematic scientific exploration in which the

scientist (researcher) does not have direct control on the independent variable? Options:

A) Fred Karlinger B) George J. Mouly C) John W. Best D) W.S. Monroe. Q110) What are the types of variables? Options:

A) Independent variables B) Controlled variables C) Both of them D) None of these. Q111) What is the difference between Laboratory Experiment and Field Experiment? Options:

A) Difference of place B) Difference of samples C) Difference of variables D) All of the above Q112) Which experiments are more popular in Educational Psychology? Options:

A) Laboratory Experiments B) Field Experiments C) Field Studies D) Historical Researches. Q113) In some developed countries like U.S A. and U.K. many psychologists are engaged for diagnosing learning

difficulties and trying to remedy them. These psychologists are popularly called Options:

A) School Psychologists B) Social Psychologists C) Experimental Psychologists D) Industrial Psychologists Q114) Which of the following sampling method is appropriate to study the prevalence of AIDS amongst male and


A) Cluster sampling B) Systematic sampling C) Quota sampling D) Stratified random sampling Q115) Which one of the following principles is not applicable to sampling? Options:

A) Sample units must be clearly defined B) Sample units must be dependent on each other C) Same units of sample should be used throughout the study D) Sample units must be chosen in a systematic and objective manner Q116) If January 1st, 2007 is Monday, what was the day on 1st January 1995? Options:

A) Sunday B) Monday C) Friday D) Saturday Q117) The research is always -(December-2008) 79 | P a g e



Options:

A) verifying the old knowledge B) exploring new knowledge C) filling the gap between knowledge D) all of these Q118) The research that applies the laws at the time of field study to draw more and more clear ideas about the

problem is: Options:

A) Applied research B) Action research C) Experimental research D) None of these Q119) When a research problem is related to heterogeneous population, the most suitable sampling method is: Options:

A) Cluster Sampling B) Stratified Sampling C) Convenient Sampling D) Lottery Method Q120) Today, private and public organizations also apply psychology to problems of management and employee

training, to supervision of personnel, to improving communication within the organization, to counselling employees and to alleviating industrial strife. The applied psychologists who do this work are sometimes called Options:

A) Personnel Psychologists B) Organizational Psychologists C) Experimental Psychologists D) Social Psychologists Q121) A person who uses the particular psychotherapeutic techni ques which originated with Sigmund Freud and

his followers is called Options:

A) A psychoanalyst B) A psychiatrist C) A child psychologist D) A clinical psychologist Q122) Finding the causes of behaviour from a number of observations is called Options:

A) Inductive reasoning B) Observational techni que C) Deductive reasoning D) Introspection Q123) The clinical method is ordinarily used only when people come to psychologists with Options:

A) Social problems B) Personal Problems C) Organizational problems D) Internal problems Q124) The process not needed in experimental research is: Options:

A) Observation B) Manipulation and replication C) Controlling D) Reference collection Q125) A research problem is not feasible only when: Options:

A) it is researchable B) it is new and adds something to knowledge C) it consists of independent and dependent variables D) it has utility and relevance 80 | P a g e



Q126) How can the objectivity of the research be enhanced? Options:

A) Through its impartiality B) Through its reliability C) Through its validity D) All of these Q127) Action-research is: Options:

A) An applied research B) A research carried out to solve immediate problems C) A longitudinal research D) All the above Q128) The basis on which assumptions are formulated: Options:

A) Cultural background of the country B) Universities C) Specific characteristics of the castes D) All of these Q129) The technique of regulating various variables in an experiment is called Options:

A) Independent Variable B) Dependent variable C) Experimental control D) Controlled variable Q130) Psychologists with the Biological perspective try to relate behaviour to functions of Options:

A) Body B) Mind C) Soul D) Unconscious Q131) A little girl Leny pushed Bapula, her brother, off his tricycle. She learned to behave this way because the

behaviour paid off in the past, in other words, she learned to act aggressively in certain situations because she was rewarded for such behaviour in the past. With which perspective, a psychologist can study this type of problem? Options:

A) Biological Perspective B) Behaviour al Perspective C) Cognitive Perspective D) Social Perspective Q132) The perspective which is concerned with characteristic changes that occur in people as they mature is

known as Options:

A) Developmental Perspective B) Biological Perspective C) Humanistic Perspective D) Psychoanalytic Perspective Q133) A key psychodynamic idea is that when unconscious impulses are unacceptable or when they make us

anxious; to reduce anxiety, we use Options:

A) Defence Mechanisms B) Super ego C) Instincts D) Dreams Q134) The distinction between a clinical psychologist and a psychiatrist is that Options: 81 | P a g e



A) A clinical psychologist normally holds a PhD. or MA degree or Psy. D. (Doctor in Psychology) and a psychiatrist holds an MD degree B) A clinical psychologist holds a Ph. d. degree in Psychology and a psychiatrist holds both Psy. D. degree and Ph. d. degree C) A clinical psychologist holds a special degree in Psychology and a psychiatrist holds a Ph. d. degree in Psychology D) A clinical psychologist has a special training in psychotherapy and a psychiatrist holds m. a. degree in Psychology Q135) The Subject “Psychology” was formally recognized in Germany in the year Options:

A) 1789 B) 1668 C) 1879 D) 1897 Q136) Which of the following is/are true about Expost Facto Study? Options:

A) The investigators attempt to trace an effect which has already occurred to its probable causes B) The effect becomes dependent variable C) The investigators have no direct control over such variables D) All of these Q137) The per capita income of India from 1950 to 1990 is four times. This study is Options:

A) Social B) Horizontal C) Longitudinal D) Factorial Q138) Which of the following is the most essential characteristic of a research worker? Options:

A) Sympathy B) Open mindedness C) Patience D) Emotional control Q139) Which of the following is classified in the category of the developmental research? Options:

A) Philosophical research B) Action research C) Descriptive research D) All the above Q140) We use Factorial Analysis: Options:

A) To know the relationship between two variables B) To test the Hypothesis C) To know the difference between two variables D) To know the difference among the many variables Q141) A null hypothesis is Options:

A) when there is no difference between the variables B) the same as research hypothesis C) subjective in nature D) when there is difference between the variables Q142) The research which is exploring new facts through the study of the past is called Options:

A) Philosophical research B) Historical research C) Mythological research D) Content analysis 82 | P a g e



Q143) Action research is Options:

A) An applied research B) A research carried out to solve immediate problems C) A longitudinal research D) A longitudinal research Q144) The decline of the British Empire should have spelt the decline of English. This statement is a/a Options:

A) fact B) advice C) opinion D) prejudice Q145) To study the relationship of family size with income a researcher classifies his population into different

income slabs and then takes a random sample from each slab. Which techni que of sampling does he adopt? Options:

A) Random Sampling B) Stratified Random Sampling C) Cluster Sampling D) Systematic Sampling Q146) Which of the following is the most read page of a thesis? Options:

A) Title page B) Table of contents C) Abstract D) Research Design Q147) The historical research is different from experimental research in the process of Options:

A) Replication B) Formulation of hypothesis C) Hypothesis testing D) All of the above Q148) To study Abnormal Psychology means, to study mainly the nature of Options:

A) Conscious Mind B) Unconscious Mind C) Subconscious Mind D) Normal Mind Q149) Sigmund Freud is regarded as the father of Options:

A) Psychoanalysis B) Behaviour ism C) Functionalism D) Gestalt Psychology Q150) A single-case experimental design in which the response to a treatment is compared to baseline occurring

before and after the treatment is called what? Options:

A) Single-case design B) Multiple-baseline C) Changing-criterion D) None of the above Q151) A literature review requires Options:

A) Planning B) Good & clear writing C) Lot of rewriting D) All of the above Q152) Which of the following is true about good hypotheses? 83 | P a g e



Options:

A) It is formulated in a way such that it can be tested by the data B) There is a limited scope and it should not have global significance C) It is precise, specific and consistent with most known facts D) none of the above Q153) Which of the following is true about footnote? Options:

A) it is essential in report writing B) it is not much essential in the report writing C) it is not at all essential in report writing D) it is never used in report writing Q154) The process not needed in Experimental Researches is (December 2009) Options:

A) Observation B) Manipulation C) Controlling D) Content Analysis Q155) Manipulation is always a part of Options:

A) Historical research B) Fundamental research C) Descriptive research D) Experimental research Q156) Which correlation co-efficient best explains the relationship between creativity and intelligence? Options:

A) 1 B) 0.6 C) 0.5 D) 0.3 Q157) Action research means Options:

A) A longitudinal research B) An applied research C) A research initiated to solve an immediate problem D) A research with socioeconomic objective Q158) Research is Options:

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 Q159) A common test in research demands much priority on Options:

A) Reliability B) Usability C) Objectivity D) All of the above Q160) Which of the following is the first step in starting the research process? Options:

A) Searching sources of information to locate problem. B) Survey of related literature C) Identification of problem D) Searching for solutions to the problem 84 | P a g e



Q161) While editing primary data, we have just to notice the information contained in the questionnaire is Options:

A) Homogeneous B) consistent C) complete D) All of the above Q162) Which of the following statements is correct about validity and reliability? Options:

A) When internal validity is high, external validity is low B) When internal validity is high, there is no change in external validity C) When internal validity is high, external validity is also high D) All of the given options Q163) In a single-case design, you hope that the behaviour of the participants prior to the administration of a

treatment condition is ........ Options:

A) Not highly variable B) Highly variable C) Moving at a steep rate of change D) None of the above Q164) Which design would use analysis of covariance during data analysis? Options:

A) Non-equivalent comparison-group design B) Interrupted time-series design C) Changing criterion design D) All of the above Q165) For the first time, the word ‘Psychology’ was used by Options:

A) Rudolf Goeckel B) Sigmund Freud C) William James D) E. B. Titchener Q166) The literal meaning of ‘Psychology’ is Options:

A) Science of behaviour B) Science of Soul C) Science of Consciousness D) Science of Mind Q167) Rudolf Goekle used the word ‘Psychology’ for the first time in Options:

A) 1590 AD B) 1950 AD C) 1095 AD D) 1509 AD Q168) Psychology as the ‘Science of Mind was defined by Options:

A) Psychoanalysis B) behaviourists C) Functionalists D) Ancient Greek Philosophers Q169) Scientific Psychology came into existence during Options:

A) 19th Century B) 20th Century C) 18th Century D) 17th Century Q170) E. B. Titchener (1867-1927) defined ‘Psychology’ as the science of 85 | P a g e



Options:

A) Soul B) Mind C) Experience D) Conscious Experience Q171) J. B. Watson defined ‘Psychology’ as the science Options:

A) Soul B) Behaviour C) Mind D) Consciousnes Q172) The unit of Sociology is the ‘Group’, whereas the unit of Psychology is the Options:

A) Stimulus B) Individual C) Animal D) Institution Q173) The branch of psychology which (teals with the study of animal behaviour is known as Options:

A) Social Psychology B) Abnormal Psychology C) Differential Psychology D) Comparative Psychology Q174) The father of ‘Experimental Psychology’ is Options:

A) Wilhelm Wundt B) Sigmund Freud C) CG. Jung D) E. B. Titchener Q175) Hypothesis refers to Options:

A) The outcome of an experiment B) A conclusion drawn from an experiment C) A form of bias in which the subject tries to outguess the experimenter D) A tentative statement about the relationship Q176) Statistics is used by researchers to Options:

A) Analyze the empirical data collected in a study B) Make their findings sound better C) Operationally define their variables D) Ensure the study comes out the way it was intended Q177) An observation of a dependent variable response prior to any attempt to change this response is known as

the ........ Options:

A) Flat line B) Baseline C) Variance D) Reverse Q178) The most frequently used quasi-experimental design is the ........ design. Options:

A) Non-equivalent comparison-group B) Interrupted time-series C) Changing-criterion D) Regression discontinuity Q179) A baseline ........ 86 | P a g e



Options:

A) Is used as the standard against which change induced by the treatment is assessed B) Is the occurrence of a response in its freely occurring or natural state C) Is first obtained prior to the administration of a treatment D) All of the above are true Q180) Psychology was defined as the “Science of Behaviour ” by Options:

A) Functionalists B) Structuralisms C) Gestalt Psychologists D) Behaviourists Q181) Which of the following options are the main tasks of research

I Modern society? I to keep pace with the advancement in knowledge II to discover new things. III to write a critique on the earlier writings. V to systematically examine and critically analyze the investigations/sources with objectivity. Options:

A) IV, II and I B) I, II and III C) I and III D) II , III and IV Q182) Which of the following is not a “Graphic representation” ? Options: A) Pie Chart

B) Bar Chart

C) Table

D) Histogram

Q183) Any systematically organized body of verified knowledge about a certain class of facts and events is known

as Options:

A) Science B) Experiment C) Hypothesis D) Fact Q184) Psychology is Options:

A) A social Science B) A Natural Science C) A Biological Science D) Both Natural and Social Science Q185) Why is it important to change one variable at a time in single case designs? Options:

A) Changing one variable allows isolation of the cause of the change B) Changing more than one variable at a time confounds those independent variables C) Both A and B are true D) None of the above Q186) Researchers can attempt to eliminate the threat of bias from the selection-maturation effect in the non-

equivalent comparison-group design by matching experimental and control participants on important variables. Options:

A) True B) False C) Neither True nor False just a statement D) None of the above 87 | P a g e



Q187) Group comparison designs are always superior to single-case designs. Options:

A) True B) False C) Neither True nor False just a statement D) None of the above Q188) When you are confident that the experimental manipulation produced the changes you measured in the

dependent variable, your study probably has good ........ validity. Options:

A) Internal B) External C) Causal D) Construct Q189) Identifying a factor to be measured by placing units or categories on a scale to differentiate varying degrees

of that factor and describing these units in some manner is known as Options:

A) A checklist. B) A schedule, C) A test. D) A rating scale. Q190) If a researcher conducts a research on finding out which administrative style contributes more to

institutional effectiveness, it is an example of Options:

A) Basic research. B) Action research. C) Applied research. D) Fundamental research. Q191) In case of ANOVA if there are no treatment effects at all, then F-ratio will be Options:

A) Zero. B) 1 C) -1 D) Any value between 1.0-1%. Q192) What is the nature of F-test? Options:

A) Essentially a two-tailed test B) Essentially a one-tailed test C) Can be one-tailed as well as two-tailed depending on the hypothesis to be tested D) Can never be a one-tailed test. Q193) Who developed Method of e qual appearing intervals forming the basis of constructing attitude scales? Options:

A) Likert B) Thurstone and Chave C) Bogardus D) Guttman. Q194) Mr. Ali has conducted an extensive review of the literature and has deductively reasoned a hypothesis about

his problem on the basis of this review. Which type of a research plan is Mr. Ali likely proposing? Options:

A) Qualitative B) Ethical C) Both quantitative and qualitative D) Quantitative Q195) The directors of a graduate program in educational research wish to see what types of jobs their graduates

take after they finish their program. They randomly sample students from the program and have them fill out

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questionnaires with items asking about the types of jobs they have had. They also are asked to describe the roles

they play in their current positions. This project is best described as having what kind of objective Options:

A) Descriptive B) Predictive C) Explanatory D) None of the above Q196) When research is done to test hypotheses and theories about how and why phenomena operate as they do,

then the primary purpose of such research is Options:

A) Descriptive B) Predictive C) Explanatory D) None of the above Q197) The variable the researcher matches to eliminate it as an alternative explanation is called a(n) ........ variable Options:

A) Matching B) Independent C) Dependent D) Partial Q198) Which of the following is not a longitudinal design? Options:

A) Panel B) Cross-sectional C) Trend D) Both A and C are longitudinal designs Q199) Researcher selects only 25 members as a sample from the total population of 20, 000, and considers Options:

A) He was guided by his supervisor B) He was a good researcher C) The population was Homogeneous D) None of the above Q200) The title page of a research synopsis must be Options:

A) attractive B) organized C) aesthetic D) logical Q201) The positive correlation between teachers’ salaries and the price of li quor is........ Options:

A) Spurious B) Due to a third-variable C) Nonspurious D) Both A and B Q202) Which of the following is considered a special case of the general linear model? Options:

A) A variable B) Partial correlation C) Analysis of covariance D) Both b and c Q203) When a researcher starts with the dependent variable and moves backwards, it is called ........ Options:

A) Predictive research B) Retrospective research C) Exploratory research D) Descriptive research Q204) The method of working multiple hypotheses refers to a techni que for identifying rival explanations. 89 | P a g e



Options:

A) True B) False C) Neither True nor False just a statement D) None of the above Q205) GLM refers to which of the following? Options:

A) General Logic Model B) General Limited Model C) General Lab Model D) General Linear Model Q206) In which of the following year Council of scientific and industrial research Society was constituted as an

autonomous society Options:

A) 1940 B) 1942 C) 1962 D) 1950 Q207) The objectivity of the research is enhanced Options:

A) Through its impartiality B) through its reliability C) through its validity D) All of the above Q208) Which of the following is the basic purpose of pre-test interview in this case study? Options:

A) To identified the potential problem B) To know the sample size C) To develop the questionnaire D) To use agency representative Q209) Which one of the following sampling type is used in operations test to select the units? Options:

A) Simple random sampling B) Cluster sampling C) Quota sampling D) Judgment sampling Q210) Which one of the following sets is the measure of central tendency? Options:

A) Mean, standard deviation, mode B) Mean, median, standard deviation C) Arithmetic mean, median, mode D) Standard deviation, internal validity, mode Q211) What is an attitude scale with five points on it varying from strongly approved to strongly disapproved? Options:

A) Likert type B) Thurstone type C) Bogardus type D) Guttman type. Q212) What is an attitude scale in which each item’s value is calculated by finding out the mean or median of the

ratings of a large number of judges on an eleven-point rating scale? Options:

A) Thurstone type B) Guttman type C) Bogardus type D) Likert type. Q213) Which of the following situations calls for the use of a ratio-scale? 90 | P a g e



Options:

A) researcher waits to assert that the two persons X and V differ in their attitudes towards nationalization of

education B) He wishes to state that the attitude of one person ‘X’ is more favourable than that of ‘Y’ C) He wishes to make a statement that as compared to Y, ‘X’ is mu ch more in favour of nationalization than he is, as compared to ‘Z’ D) He wants to show that ‘X’ is twice as much in favour of Nationalization as ‘Y’. Q214) Which one of the following is regarded as the very breath of an experiment? Options:

A) Independent Variable B) Dependent Variable C) Controlled Variable D) Experimental Control Q215) In lab experiment the effect of Variables is controlled to evaluate the causal relationship. Options:

A) Extraneous B) Moderate C) Intervening D) All of the above Q216) Internal validity refers to . Options:

A) Researcher’s degree of confidence. B) Generalizability C) Operationalization D) All of the above Q217) Which one of the following is not a step in non-experimental research? Options:

A) Determine research problem and hypotheses B) Analyze data C) Interpret results D) All are steps Q218) If a research finding is statistically significant, then ........ Options:

A) The observed result is probably not due to chance B) The observed result cannot possibly be due to chance C)

The observed result is probably a chance result D) The null hypothesis of “no relationship” is probably true Q219) A researcher is doing a study of peer groups in middle school. She interviews 5 girls and 5 boys. She is

doing a grounded theory study; hence, she decides to generate her codes as she scans through her transcriptions of her data. These codes are labelled Options:

A) A priori codes B) Post hoc codes C) Inductive codes D) Master list codes Q220) Research concerned with the derivation of generalizations of broad applicability and only secondarily with

any practical value is called Options:

A) Applied research. B) Fundamental research. C) Action research. D) Practical research. Q221) Which of the following is not relevant to analysis of the research problem? Options: 91 | P a g e



A) Isolating the variables that are involved in the problem and clarifying their relationships B) Accumulating the facts that might be related to the problem C) Attending seminars on research methodology D) Proposing various relevant explanations (hypothesis) for the cause of the difficulty. Q222) Opinionnaire is defined as a special form of in quiry to collect Options:

A) The opinion of a sample of population on certain facts. B) To quantify, analyze and interpret the collected data. C) Both A and B D) Neither A nor B Q223) Sociometry is a techni que for describing Options:

A) Social relationships that exists between members of a group. B) Attractions or repulsions between individuals. C) Both A and B D) Neither A nor B Q224) Importance of Sociometry lies in Options:

A) To have an idea of the group at a glance, to form appropriate groups of students for various projects and activities. B) To find out the changes taking place in the group structure and qualities of leadership appreciated by the group. C) To compare one group with the other to help the guidance worker by ac quainting him with the pupil relationships. D) All of the above . Q225) In case of true experimental research the investigator is always re quired to make a compromise between

which of the following four is not correct? Options:

A) Internal validity and external validity B) Contrived setting and natural setting C) Randomization and manipulation D) Control of extraneous variables and building the correlated variable into design. Q226) While writing a research report investigators mostly arrange items in Bibliography in Options:

A) Heading like – books, periodicals, newspaper reports, public documents and miscellaneous. B) In a single alphabetized list. C) Both A and B D) Neither A nor B Q227) When researchers refer to a significant difference, they mean that the Options:

A) Scores of two groups shows great variability. B) Experimental results have social importance. C) Results of a study occurred by chance. D) Results of a study can be replicated by another similar study. Q228) Free Association in Psychoanalysis means Options:

A) Allowing a subject to talk freely. B) Focused interview. C) A structured interview. D) None of the above. 92 | P a g e



Q229) There is only person who has defined Educational Research. He is Options:

A) John W. Best. B) W.M. Travers. C) George Mouly. D) None of these. Q230) Who said “Educational Research is that activity which is directed toward development of science of

behaviour in educational situation?” Options:

A) f. l. Whites B) W.S. Monroe C) W.M. Travers D) j. w. Best. Q231) Which is not a characteristic of Science? Options:

A) Science employs hypothesis B) Science is based on facts C) Science is not free from emotional bias D) Science uses quantitative methods. Q232) What is not the reason underlying the importance of research in education? Options:

A) It is a tool for verifying, testing and validating knowledge B) it is a potent means of creating new knowledge C) It has moved to the centre of the behaviour al sciences D) It provides answers to many problems faced by educators. Q233) What is not essential about a research problem? Options:

A) It should be amenable to research B) It should be significant C) It should lead to new knowledge D) It should lead to theory building. Q234) In a normal distribution, 100 per cent of observations are covered by the following Options:

A) 3.09 s. B) 3 s. C) 2s D) s Q235) What can Statistics do? Options:

A) Prove anything B) Disprove anything C) Neither prove nor disprove anything-is just a tool D) None of these. Q236) Who said, Statistics has been defined as “The Science of Counting”? Options:

A) Bowley B) Galton C) Stephen King D) RA. fisher. Q237) On what is placed reliance in most investigations? Options: 93 | P a g e



A) Secondary data B) Primary data C) Both primary and secondary data D) None of these. Q238) What is true about Secondary data? Options:

A) Should never be used B) Should be used after careful scrutiny C) No scrutiny is re quired while using it D) While scrutinizing, only thing to see is who collected it. Q239) To which aspect are related questioning assumptions underlying the problem? Options:

A) Identifying the problem B) Defining the problem C) Analyzing the problem D) Stating the problem. Q240) What does description of the research problem NOT include? Options:

A) Background of the study B) Theories on which it is based C) Assumptions underlying it D) Review of research done. Q241) Which of the following is the least helpful to locating and analyzing problems? Options:

A) Exploring the literature in an area of interest B) Discussing with the research guide C) Examining every day experiences D) Critical analysis of the existing theories and practices. Q242) Sarah is a qualitative researcher studying how children and parents interact in Head Start Centres. As she

examines her data (videotapes and transcripts), she jots down notes concerning the interactions, generating hypotheses, suggesting relationships among categories of information she is examining and so on. This process of jotting notes as she examines the data is called Options:

A) Memoing B) Transcription C) Facesheet coding D) Drawing diagrams Q243) Qualitative data analysis is still a relatively new and rapidly developing branch of research methodology. Options:

A) True B) False C) Neither True nor False just a statement D) None of the above Q244) The process of marking segments of data with symbols, descriptive words, or category names is known as

........ Options:

A) Concurring B) Coding C) Colouring D) Segmenting Q245) What is the cyclical process of collecting and analyzing data during a single research study called? Options:

A) Interim analysis B) Inter analysis C) Inter-item analysis D) Constant analysis 94 | P a g e



Q246) Which of the following is/are necessary condition(s) for causation? Options:

A) The relationship condition B) The temporal antecedence condition C) The lack of alternative explanation condition D) All of the above Q247) Which of the following is the weakest experimental design? Options:

A) One group pretest-posttest design B) Quasiexperimental design C) Two group posttest only design D) Ex post facto design Q248) The development of a solid foundation of reliable knowledge typically is built from which type of research? Options:

A) basic research B) action research C) evaluation research D) orientational research Q249) Which form of reasoning is the process of drawing a specific conclusion from a set of premises? Options:

A) rationalism B) deductive reasoning C) inductive reasoning D) probabilistic Q250) Which of the following statement is correct? Options:

A) research, objectives can be worded in question form. B) research, objectives can be worded in statement form. C) Objectives are to be stated in Chapter I of the Thesis D) All of the above Q251) The difference between experimental research and historical research in the process of Options:

A) the formulation of the hypothesis B) the testing of hypothesis C) replication D) All of these Q252) The research is always Options:

A) verifying the old knowledge B) exploring new knowledge C) filling the gap between knowledge D) All of these Q253) In every field research pursuits promote systematic and gradual advancement of knowledge but discoveries

are rare because Options:

A) research is a continuous critical investigation B) it is not common to be able to think beyond a grooved channel C) sustained experimental work needed for discoveries is not easily forthcoming D) most people lack depth of Knowledge needed for it Q254) What makes people to undertake research? Options: 95 | P a g e



A) Desire to face the challenge in solving the unsolved problems. B) Desire to get a research degree along with it consequential benefits. C) Desire to get intellectual joy of doing some creative work. D) All of these Q255) A satisfactory quantitative method should not possess one of the following qualities: Options:

A) Appropriateness B) Measurability C) Comparability D) Flexibility Q256) A big bag contains an e qual number of one rupee, 50 paise and 25 paise coins. If the total amount in the bag

is 35 , how many coins of each type are there? Options:

A) 15 B) 18 C) 20 D) 25 Q257) A research problem is not feasible only when Options:

A) it is researchable B) it is new and adds something to knowledge C) it consists of independent and dependent variables D) it has utility and relevance Q258) If the sample drawn doesn’t specify any condition about the parameter of the population. It is called Options:

A) selected statistics B) distribution free statistics C) census D) None of these Q259) Which opinion is not correct? Options:

A) Education is a subject of concurrent list of VII schedule of Constitution of India B) University Grants commission is a statutory body C) Patent, inventions, design, copyright and trademarks are the subject of concurrent list D) Indian Council of Social Science Research is a statutory body related to research in social sciences Q260) A dogma is different from a theory in respect of any one of the following? Options:

A) Experimental verification B) Conviction C) Assumption D) Acceptability Q261) All are the examples of qualitative variables except: Options:

A) religion and castes B) sex C) observation D) interest of the subject Q262) Which of the following is not a step of research? Options:

A) Selecting a topic B) Framing research questions C) Surveying the research topic D) None of these 96 | P a g e



Q263) What is the full form of abbreviation HFT used in research? Options:

A) Holzman Inkblot Test B) Holfkins Issac Test C) Higher Intelligence Test D) Hinds Informative Test Q264) In order to produce a quality of research, it depends on Options:

A) use of high technology B) available facilities C) training in research methodology D) dedication on the part of researcher Q265) Which of the following sampling method is appropriate to study the prevalence of AIDS among male and


A) Cluster sampling B) Systematic sampling C) Queen sampling D) Stratified random sampling Q266) Which of the following is/are the examples of qualitative variable? Options:

A) Religion and Caste B) Sex C) Both (a) and (b) D) None of these Q267) Which of the following is/are components of ethical research? Options:

A) Disclosure B) Understanding C) Competence D) All of the above Q268) Probability sampling implies: Options:

A) Stratified Random Sampling B) Systematic Random Sampling C) Simple Random Sampling D) All of the above Q269) The research guide re quires which of the following essential qualities? Options:

A) Subject matter expertise B) Methodological expertise C) Inter-disciplinary expertise D) All of these Q270) Which technique is generally followed when the population is finite? Options:

A) Area Sampling Techni que B) Purposive sampling Techni que C) Systematic sampling techni que D) None of these Q271) The quality of research is judged by the Options:

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A) experience of researcher. B) Depth of the research. C) Methodology followed in conducting the research. D) Relevance of research. Q272) The study in which the investigators attempt Options:

A) Survey Research B) “Ex-post Facto” Research C) Historical Research D) Summative Research Q273) Which of the following is/are step/steps of Research plan? Options:

A) Objectives of the study B) Review of literature C) Research hypothesis D) All of these Q274) What is/are the objectives of workshop in research? Options:

A) Consideration of alternative research models through the presented different model programmes B) Defining and refining of problem to help researcher C) Both (a) and (b) D) None of these Q275) Research can be conducted by a person who: Options:

A) Has studied research methodology B) Holds a postgraduate degree C) Possesses thinking and reasoning ability D) Is a hard worker Q276) Independent variables are not manipulated in Options:

A) Normative research B) ex-post facto researches C) Both of the above D) None of these Q277) Who said that members of the same species are not alike? Options:

A) Darwin B) Herbert Spencer C) Best D) Good Q278) A researcher divides the populations into PG, graduates and 10 + 2 students and using the random digit

table he selects some of them from each. This is technically called Options:

A) stratified sampling B) stratified random sampling C) representative sampling D) none of these Q279) A researcher divides his population into certain groups and fixes the size of the sample from each group. It

is called Options:

A) stratified sample B) quota sample C) cluster sample D) all of the above Q280) Field study is related to 98 | P a g e



Options:

A) real life situations B) experimental situations C) laboratory situations D) none of the above Q281) Attributes of objects, events or things which can be measured are called Options:

A) qualitative measure B) data C) variables D) none of the above Q282) An example of scientific knowledge is Options:

A) authority of the Prophet or great men B) social traditions and customs C) religious scriptures D) laboratory and field experiments Q283) Generalized conclusion on the basis of a sample is technically known as Options:

A) statistical , inference of external validity of the research B) data analysis and interpretation C) parameter inference D) all of the above Q284) A researcher selects only 10 members as a sample from the total population of 5000 and considers it good

because Options:

A) he was a good researcher B) he was guided by his supervisor C) the populations was homogeneous D) all of these Q285) Which technique is generally followed when the population is finite? Options:

A) Area sampling techni que B) Purposive sampling techni que C) Systematic sampling techni que D) None of the above Q286) he research antagonistic to ex-post facto research is Options:

A) experimental studies B) normative researches C) library researches D) all of the above Q287) The experimental study is based on the law of Options:

A) single variable B) replication C) occupation D) interest of the subject Q288) A statistical measure based upon the entire population is called parameter while measure based upon a

sample is known as Options:

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Q289) The final result of a study will be more accurate if the sample drawn is Options:

A) taken randomly B) fixed by quota C) representative to the population D) purposive Q290) Which of the following is a non-probability sample? Options:

A) Quota sample B) Simple random sample C) Purposive sample D) (a) and (c) both Q291) Independent variables are not manipulated in Options:

A) normative researches B) ex-post facto researches C) both of the above D) none of the above Q292) The process not needed in experimental researches is Options:

A) observation B) controlling C) manipulation and replication D) reference collection Q293) A teacher encounters various problems during his professional experiences. He should Options:

A) resign from his post in such situations B) do research on that problem and find a solution C) avoid the problematic situations D) take the help of the head of the institution Q294) A researcher selects a probability sample of 100 out of the total population. It is Options:

A) a cluster sample B) a random sample C) a stratified sample D) a systematic sample Q295) Area (cluster) sampling techni que is used when Options:

A) population is scattered and large size of the sample is to be drawn B) population is heterogeneous C) long survey is needed D) (a) and (C) Q296) Validity of a research can be improved by Options:

A) eliminating extraneous factors B) taking the true representative sample of the population C) both of the above measures D) none of these Q297) Who is regarded the father of scientific social surveys? Options:

A) Darwin B) Booth C) Best D) None of these Q298) All are example of qualitative variables except 100 | P a g e



Options:

A) religion and castes B) sex C) observation D) interest of the subject Q299) Formulation of hypothesis may not be necessary in Options:

A) survey studies B) fact finding (historical) studies C) normative studies D) experimental studies Q300) Logic of induction is very close to Options:

A) the logic of sampling B) the logic of observation C) the logic of the controlled variable D) none of the above Q301) The probability of a head and a tail of tossing four coins simultaneously is Options:

A) 42583 B) 42370 C) 42461 D) 23377 Q302) While writing research report a researcher Options:

A) must not use the numerical figures in numbers in the beginning of sentences B) must arrange it in logical, topical and chronological order C) must compare his results with those of the other studies D) all of the above Q303) The per capita income of India from 1950 to 1990 is four times. This study is Options:

A) social B) horizontal C) longitudinal D) factorial Q304) If you are doing experiment on a large group of sample which method of controlling will you adopt? Options:

A) matching B) randomization C) elimination and matching both D) elimination Q305) A good hypothesis should be Options:

A) precise, specific and consistent with moist known facts B) formulated in such a way that it can be tested by the data C) of limited scope and should not have global significance D) all of these Q306) All causes non sampling errors except Options:

A) faulty tools of measurement B) inade quate sample C) non response D) defect in data collection Q307) For doing external criticism (for establishing the authenticity of data) a researcher must verify Options:

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A) the signature and handwriting of the author B) the paper and ink used in that period which is under study C) style of prose writing of that period D) all of the above Q308) Survey study aims at:

(i) knowing facts about the two existing situation (ii) comparing the present status with the standard norms (iii) criticizing the existing situation (iv) identifying the means of improving the existing situation Options:

A) (i) and (ii) only B) (i), (ii), and (iii) C) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) D) (ii) and (iii) only Q309) The historical research is different from experimental research in the process of Options:

A) replication B) the formulation of the hypothesis C) the hypothesis testing D) all of the above Q310) A research problem is feasible only when Options:

A) it is researchable B) it is new and add something to knowledge C) it has utility and relevance D) all of these Q311) Hypothesis cannot be stated in Options:

A) null and question form terms B) declarative terms C) general terms D) directional terms Q312) Total error in a research is e qual to Options:

A) sampling error + non-sampling error B) SQRT [(sampling error) + (non -sampling error)]^2 C) only sampling error D) sampling error * 100 Q313) The validity and reliability of a research will be at stake when Options:

A) The author who is the source of information is biased, incompetent or dishonest B) The incident was reported after a long period of time from that of its occurrence C) The researcher himself is not competent enough to draw logical conclusions D) All of the above Q314) Seeing a very big rally it was reported that JD will win the election, the conclusion was based on: Options:

A) random sampling B) cluster sampling C) systematic sampling D) purposive sampling Q315) Study the table which shows the income of five persons, and answer the question that follows? Options:

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A) There has been an increase in the income of A but slight and steady decline in the income of B from 1960 to 1990 B) D and E have at least one property uncommon C) Percentage increase of A is higher than E D) C has fluctuating trend in his income Q316) The review of the related study is important while undertaking a research because Options:

A) it avoids repetition or duplication B) it helps in understanding the gaps C) it helps the researcher not to draw illogical conclusions D) all of above Q317) Studying the social status of a population a researcher concluded that Mr. X is socially backward. His

conclusion is Options:

A) wrong B) right C) inaccurate D) biased Note Q318) In order to augment the accuracy of the study a researcher Options:

A) should increase the size of the sample B) should be honest and unbiased C) should keep the variance high D) all of these Q319) Which of the following is a primary source of data? Options:

A) Personal records, letters, diaries, autobiographies, wills, etc. B) Official records governments' documents, information preserved by social- religious organizations etc C) Oral testimony. of traditions and customs D) All of the above Q320) A researcher wants to study the future of the Congress in India. For the study which tool is most appropriate

for him? Options:

A) Questionnaire B) Schedule C) Interview D) Rating scale Q321) It is an example of negative correlation: Options:

A) an increase in population will lead to a shortage of food grains B) poor intelligence means poor achievement in school C) corruption in India is increasing D) poor working condition retards output Q322) The other name of independent variable for an experimental research is/are Options:

A) treatment variable B) experimental variable C) manipulated variable D) all of the above Q323) Which of the following is not the characteristic of a researcher? 103 | P a g e



Options:

A) He is a specialist rather than a generalist B) He is industrious and persistent on the trial of discovery C) He is not inspirational to his chosen field but accepts the reality D) He is not versatile in his interest and even in his native abilities Q324) Bibliography given in a research report Options:

A) helps those interested in further research and studying the problem from another angle B) makes the report authentic C) Both (a) & (b) D) none of the above Q325) Collective psychology of the whole period is a theory which Options:

A) can explain all phase of historical development B) means the psychology of the whole society C) means psychological approach of data collection D) all of the above Q326) If the sample drawn does not specify any condition about the parameter of the population, it is called Options:

A) selected statistics B) distribution free statistics C) census D) none of the above Q327) Research is born out of Options:

A) human curiosity B) human re quirements C) natural incidents D) None of these Q328) Which of the following is the first step of research? Options:

A) Identification of subject B) Identification of nature of problem C) Both (a) and (b) D) None of these Q329) The final result of a study will be more accurate if the sample drawn is Options:

A) taken randomly B) fixed by quota C) representative to the population D) purposive Q330) Indian Institute of Natural Resins and Gums (Formerly Indian Lac Research Institute) is at --------Options:

A) Lucknow B) Kolkata C) Ranchi D) New Delhi Q331) Discussion Method can be used when: Options:

A) The topic is very difficult B) The topic is easy C) The topic is difficult D) All of the above

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Q332) A college wants to give training in use of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) to researchers. For

this the college should organize: Options:

A) Conference B) Seminar C) Workshop D) Lecture Q333) Which of the following is NOT the characteristic of a research? Options:

A) Research is systematic B) Research is not a process C) Research is problem oriented D) Research is not passive Q334) Which of the following statement is correct? Options:

A) Discoveries are researches B) Researches lead to discovery C) Invention and Research are related D) None of the above Q335) Which of the following statement is correct? Options:

A) In research, objectives can be worded in question form. B) In research, objectives can be worded in statement form. C) Objectives are to be stated in Chapter I of the Thesis D) All of the above Q336) If in a research independent variables cannot be manipulated then it is known as Options:

A) Experimental Research B) Non-experimental Research C) Pure or Fundamental Research D) Exploratory Research Q337) Which of the following is not a characteristic of research? Options:

A) Systematic B) Objective C) Logical D) Perspective Q338) Certificate for copy right waiver is generally given in Options:

A) thesis writing B) paper C) article D) books Q339) For Knowledge Lessons Options:

A) Glover's Scheme Is Used B) Herbart's Five-Stage System Is Used C) Garry's Scheme Is Used D) None Of These Q340) Which Of The following Is Responsible For Uniformity In Curriculum At Higher Level In India? Options: 105 | P a g e



A) University Grants Commission. B) National Council For Educational Research And Training C) Human Resource Development Ministry. D) All India Council For Technical Education. Q341) Central Soil Salinity Research Institute is situated at Options:

A) Kasargod B) Karnal C) Gulmarg D) Gwalior Q342) A researcher wants to study the future of the Congress-I in India. For the study which tool is most

appropriate for him? Options:

A) Questionnaire B) Schedule C) interview D) Rating scale Q343) The important pre-requisites of a researcher in sciences, social sciences and humanities are Options:

A) laboratory skills, records, supervisor, topic B) Supervisor, topic, critical analysis, patience C) archives, supervisor, topic, flexibility in thinking D) topic, supervisor, good temperament, pre-conceived notions Q344) The historical research is different from experimental research in the process of Options:

A) replication B) formulation of hypothesis C) hypothesis testing D) All of the above Q345) The depth of any research can be judged by: Options:

A) title of the research. B) objectives of the research. C) total expenditure on the research D) duration of the research. Q346) Formulation of hypothesis may not be necessary in Options:

A) survey studies B) fact finding (Historical) studies C) normative studies D) experimental studies Q347) Hypothesis cannot be stated in Options:

A) null and question form terms B) declarations terms C) general terms D) directional terms Q348) Which of the following statement is correct? Options:

A) Discoveries are researches B) Researches lead to discovery C) Invention and Research are related D) None of the above Q349) Which of the following statement is correct? 106 | P a g e



Options:

A) In research, objectives can be worded in question form. B) In research, objectives can be worded in statement form. C) Objectives are to be stated in Chapter I of the Thesis D) All of the above Q350) Research can be conducted by a person who: Options:

A) has studied research methodology B) holds a postgraduate degree C) possesses thinking and reasoning ability D) is a hard worker Q351) Independent variables are not manipulated in Options:

A) normative research B) ex-post facto researches C) both of the above D) None of these Q352) For a proposition to be true it is necessary that it should have all of the following characteristics EXCEPT Options:

A) it must be objective B) it must be in tune with accepted beliefs. C) it must be consistent. D) it must be testable. Q353) The quality of research is judged by the Options:

A) experience of researcher. B) depth of the research. C) methodology followed in conducting the research. D) relevance of research. Q354) The study in which the investigators attempt Options:

A) Survey Research B) Ex-post Facto' Research C) Historical Research D) Summative Research Q355) Which of the following is/are step/steps of Research plan? Options:

A) Objectives of the study B) Review of literature C) Research hypothesis D) All of these Q356) What is/are the objectives of workshop in research? Options:

A) Consideration of alternative research models through the presented different model programmes B) Defining and refining of problem to help researcher C) Both (a) and (b) D) None of these Q357) Which one of the following is a non-probability sampling Options:

A) Purposive Sampling B) Cluster Sampling C) Stratified Random Sampling D) Simple Random Sampling Q358) The research guide re quires which of the following essential qualities? 107 | P a g e



Options:

A) Subject matter expertise B) Methodological expertise C) Inter-disciplinary expertise D) All of these Q359) Which technique is generally followed when the population is finite? Options:

A) Area Sampling Techni que B) Purposive Sampling Techni que C) Systematic Sampling Techni que D) None of these Q360) If you are doing experiments on a large group of samples which method of controlling will you adopt? Options:

A) Elimination B) Elimination and matching C) Randomization D) Matching Q361) Probability sampling implies: Options:

A) Stratified Random Sampling B) Systematic Random Sampling C) Simple Random Sampling D) All of the above Q362) Who among the following considered hypothesis as an assumption or preposition? Options:

A) George H. Landenberg B) Gorgy G. Moore C) Stephan Hawking D) Alber D. Nero Q363) Which of the following is/are components of ethical research? Options:

A) Disclosure B) Understanding C) Competence D) All of the above Q364) Which of the following sampling method is appropriate to study the prevalence of AIDS amongst male and


A) Cluster sampling B) Systematic sampling C) Queen sampling D) Stratified random sampling Q365) The F-test Options:

A) is essentially a two tailed test. B) is essentially a one tailed test. C) can be one tailed as well as two tailed depending on the hypothesis. D) can never be a one tailed test. Q366) What is the full form of abbreviation HFT used in research? Options:

A) Holzman Inkblot Test B) Holfkins Issac Test C) Higher Intelligence Test D) Hinds Informative Test Q367) In order to produce a quality of research, it depends on 108 | P a g e



Options:

A) use of high technology B) available facilities C) training in research methodology D) dedication on the part of researcher Q368) Who among the following used the term "variance" for the first time? Options:

A) j. l. Bayerd B) j. l Murphy C) R.A. Fisher D) Rudi Shawn Q369) Which of the following is a purposive sampling? Options:

A) Random probability sampling B) Stratified random sampling C) Cluster sampling D) Deliberate sampling Q370) The first question that a researcher interested in the applicable for statistical techni ques to his problem has

to ask Options:

A) whether the data could be quantified B) whether appropriate statistical techni ques are available C) whether analysis of data would be possible D) whether worthwhile inferences could be drawn Q371) Which of the following is not a step of research? Options:

A) Selecting a topic B) Framing research questions C) Surveying the research topic D) None of these Q372) Which opinion is not correct? Options:

A) Education is a subject of concurrent list of VII schedule of Constitution of India B) University Grants commission is a statutory body C) Patent, inventions, design, copyright and trademarks are the subject of concurrent list D) Indian Council of Social Science Research is a statutory body related to research in social sciences Q373) A dogma is different from a theory in respect of any one of the following? Options:

A) Experimental verification B) Conviction C) Assumption D) Acceptability Q374) All are the examples of qualitative variables except: Options:

A) religion and castes B) sex C) observation D) interest of the subject Q375) A research problem is not feasible only when Options:

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A) it is researchable B) it is new and adds something to knowledge C) it consists of independent and dependent variables D) it has utility and relevance Q376) If the sample drawn doesn't specify any condition about the parameter of the population. It is called Options:

A) selected statistics B) distribution free statistics C) census D) None of these Q377) When a research problem is related to heterogeneous population, the most suitable sampling method is Options:

A) Cluster Sampling B) Stratified Sampling C) Convenient Sampling D) Lottery Method Q378) Which of the following is a characteristic of a researcher? Options:

A) He is a specialist rather than generalist. B) He is industrious and persistent on the trail of discovery. C) He is not operational to his chosen filed but accepts the reality. D) All of these Q379) The difference between experimental research and historical research in the process of Options:

A) the formulation of the hypothesis B) the testing of hypothesis C) replication D) All of these Q380) The research is always Options:

A) verifying the old knowledge B) exploring new knowledge C) filling the gap between knowledge D) All of these Q381) In every field research pursuits promote systematic and gradual advancement of knowledge but discoveries


A) research is a continuous critical investigation B) it is not common to be able to think beyond a grooved channel C) sustained experimental work needed for discoveries is not easily forthcoming D) most people lack depth of knowledge needed for it Q382) What makes people to undertake research? Options:

A) Desire to face the challenge in solving the unsolved problems. B) Desire to get a research degree along with it consequential benefits. C) Desire to get intellectual joy of doing some creative work. D) All of these Q383) Which of the following statement is correct? Options:

A) objectives should be pin-pointed B) objectives can be written in statement or question form C) another word for problem is variable D) all the above 110 | P a g e



Q384) A satisfactory quantitative method should not possess one of the following qualities: Options:

A) Appropriateness B) Measurability C) Comparability D) Flexibility Q385) The process not needed to experimental research is Options:

A) Observation B) Manipulation and replication C) Controlling D) Reference collection Q386) The research that applies the laws at the time of field study to draw more and more clear ideas about the

problem is Options:

A) Applied research B) Action research C) Experimental research D) None of these Q387) Quality of research depends on Options:

A) use of high technology B) available facilities C) training in research methodology D) dedication on the part of researcher Q388) A researcher undertakes Options:

A) to verify what has already been established B) to refute what has been accepted as a fact C) to describe and explain a new phenomena D) to do one or the other of the above Q389) Which of the following is not an example of a continuous variable? Options:

A) Family size B) Intelligence C) Height D) Attitude Q390) Which of the following phrases is not relevant to describe the meaning of research as a process? Options:

A) Systematize Activity B) Objective Observation C) Trial and Error D) Problem Solving Q391) If a sample is drawn without specifying the parameters of selection, then this is known as: Options:

A) random sampling B) distribution free statistics C) systematic sampling D) quota sampling Q392) Which of the following doctrines supports the process of scientific development? Options:

A) Realistic education B) Idealistic education C) Naturalistic education D) None of these Q393) Which one of the following is not correct? A belief becomes a scientific truth when it 111 | P a g e



Options:

A) is established experimentally. B) is arrived by logically. C) is accepted by many people D) can be replicated. Q394) The process not needed in Experimental Researches is Options:

A) Observation B) Manipulation C) Controlling D) Content Analysis Q395) The technique of research where a researcher or investigator studies the whole population with respect to

certain sociological and psychological variables is known as Options:

A) Field experiment B) Field study C) Ex-Post facto study D) Survey Research Q396) If as a researcher, you do not get a satisfactory explanation to certain occurrences Options:

A) you give a damn to it perhaps it is not worth knowing. B) you would wait until I come across a right person who may explain it to me. C) you would visit a nearby research could be find out whether an answer could be obtained. D) you would not be at rest until you get an appropriate explanation. Q397) Action research is Options:

A) An applied research B) A research carried out to solve immediate problems C) A longitudinal research D) Simulative research Q398) For conducting study relating to the family size and per capita income in our country, a researcher divides

the whole population of the region into different income groups and then takes random samples from each group. Options:

A) random sampling B) levelled random sampling C) group sampling D) patterned sampling Q399) Which of the following is necessary for Personal Interview in survey research? Options:

A) Accessibility of the respondent B) Cognition C) Motivation of the respondent D) All of these Q400) The type of evaluation research which reflects that different discussion are made: Options:

A) process evaluation B) outcome evaluation C) control evaluation D) All of the above Q401) Which of the following variables cannot be expressed in quantitative terms? Options:

A) Socio-economic Status B) Marital Status C) Numerical Aptitude D) Professional Attitude 112 | P a g e



Q402) The research which is exploring new facts through the study of the past is called Options:

A) Philosophical research B) Historical research C) Mythological research D) Content analysis Q403) A null hypothesis is Options:

A) when there is no difference between the variables B) the same as research hypothesis C) subjective in nature D) when there is difference between the variables Q404) The main characteristic of scientific research is: Options:

A) empirical B) theoretical C) experimental D) all of the above Q405) Which of the following are true about Research / Options:

A) Research re quires skills of writing and reproducing the report. B) Research re quires that the researcher has full expertise of the problem being studied and replicable. C) Research is characterized by systematic, objective and logical procedures. D) All of these Q406) Which of the following are the functions of social science research? Options:

A) Discovery of new facts and their interpretation. B) Policy formulation for further development. C) Diagnosis of problem and their analysis. D) All of these Q407) What do you consider as the main aim of inter disciplinary research? Options:

A) To bring out holistic approach to research. B) To reduce the emphasis of single subject in research domain. C) To over simplify the problem of research. D) To create a new trend in research methodology. Q408) Which of the following is not matched correctly? Options:

A) Bhabha Atomic Research Centre-Trombay B) Antarctica Research Centre ---Goa C) National Sugar Institute --Kolkata D) Raman Research Institute --Chennai Q409) Which department had less than 10 % of employees all through the year 1999 to 2004? Options:

A) Purchase B) Sales C) Accounts D) Research Q410) One of the aims of the scientific method in research is to: Options: 113 | P a g e



A) improve data interpretation B) eliminate spurious relations C) confirm triangulation D) introduce new variables Q411) The experimental study is based on: Options:

A) The manipulation of variables B) Conceptual parameters C) Replication of research D) Survey of literature Q412) A researcher is generally expected to Options:

A) Study the existing literature in a field. B) generate new principles and theories. C) synthesize the ideas given by others. D) evaluate the findings of a study. Q413) The word research is derived from Options:

A) French word B) Spanish word C) Latin word D) Greek word Q414) In every field, research pursuits promote systematic and gradual advancement of knowledge but discoveries


A) research is a continuous critical investigation B) it is not common to be able to think beyond a proved channel C) sustained experimental work needed for discovery is not easily forthcoming D) most people lack the depth of knowledge needed for it. Q415) Which of the following is not a characteristic of research? Options:

A) Systematic B) Objective C) Logical D) Perspective

Answers: Q1) A, Q2) B, Q3) D, Q4) B, Q5) B, Q6) A, Q7) A, Q8) B, Q9) B, Q10) A, Q11) D, Q12) A, Q13) D, Q14) D, Q15) B, Q16) A, Q17) A, Q18) C, Q19) C, Q20) A, Q21) D, Q22) C, Q23) C, Q24) D, Q25) C, Q26) B, Q27) B, Q28) A, Q29) B, Q30) B, Q31) A, Q32) D, Q33) C, Q34) B, Q35) A, Q36) C, Q37) D, Q38) B, Q39) A, Q40) D, Q41) C, Q42) A, Q43) B, Q44) B, Q45) D, Q46) C, Q47) D, Q48) A, Q49) C, Q50) D, Q51) C, Q52) D, Q53) A, Q54) B, Q55) B, Q56) B, Q57) D, Q58) A, Q59) B, Q60) C, Q61) B, Q62) A, Q63) B, Q64) B, Q65) A, Q66) D, Q67) B, Q68) A, Q69) C, Q70) C, Q71) A, Q72) D, Q73) A, Q74) D, Q75) D, Q76) B, Q77) D, Q78) A, Q79) B, Q80) A, Q81) B, Q82) B, Q83) B, Q84) A, Q85) A, Q86) C, Q87) D, Q88) A, Q89) D, Q90) C, Q91) C, Q92) D, Q93) B, Q94) B, Q95) D, Q96) A, Q97) C, Q98) B, Q99) B, Q100) A, Q101) A, Q102) B, Q103) C, Q104) B, Q105) B, Q106) C, Q107) C, Q108) D, Q109) A, Q110) C, Q111) D, Q112) A, Q113) A, Q114) B, Q115) B, Q116) A, Q117) D, Q118) C, Q119) B, Q120) A, Q121) A, Q122) A, Q123) B, Q124) A, Q125) C, Q126) D, Q127) B, Q128) A, Q129) C, Q130) A, Q131) B, Q132) A, Q133) A, Q134) A, Q135) C, Q136) D, Q137) C, Q138) B, Q139) D, Q140) C, Q141) A, Q142) B, Q143) B, Q144) D, Q145) B, Q146) C, Q147) D, Q148) B, 114 | P a g e



Q149) A, Q150) D, Q151) D, Q152) A, Q153) A, Q154) B, Q155) C, Q156) A, Q157) C, Q158) C, Q159) D, Q160) A, Q161) D, Q162) D, Q163) A, Q164) A, Q165) A, Q166) B, Q167) A, Q168) D, Q169) A, Q170) D, Q171) B, Q172) B, Q173) D, Q174) A, Q175) D, Q176) A, Q177) B, Q178) A, Q179) D, Q180) D, Q181) A, Q182) C, Q183) A, Q184) A, Q185) C, Q186) A, Q187) B, Q188) C, Q189) D, Q190) C, Q191) B, Q192) C, Q193) B, Q194) A, Q195) A, Q196) C, Q197) A, Q198) D, Q199) C, Q200) C, Q201) D, Q202) D, Q203) B, Q204) A, Q205) D, Q206) B, Q207) D, Q208) A, Q209) A, Q210) C, Q211) A, Q212) A, Q213) D, Q214) D, Q215) D, Q216) A, Q217) D, Q218) A, Q219) C, Q220) B, Q221) C, Q222) C, Q223) C, Q224) D, Q225) A, Q226) B, Q227) D, Q228) A, Q229) B, Q230) C, Q231) C, Q232) C, Q233) D, Q234) A, Q235) C, Q236) A, Q237) A, Q238) B, Q239) C, Q240) D, Q241) C, Q242) A, Q243) A, Q244) B, Q245) A, Q246) D, Q247) B, Q248) A, Q249) B, Q250) D, Q251) D, Q252) D, Q253) A, Q254) D, Q255) D, Q256) C, Q257) B, Q258) A, Q259) C, Q260) A, Q261) D, Q262) D, Q263) A, Q264) D, Q265) D, Q266) C, Q267) D, Q268) D, Q269) D, Q270) C, Q271) D, Q272) B, Q273) D, Q274) C, Q275) C, Q276) C, Q277) A, Q278) B, Q279) B, Q280) A, Q281) C, Q282) D, Q283) A, Q284) C, Q285) C, Q286) A, Q287) A, Q288) C, Q289) C, Q290) D, Q291) C, Q292) D, Q293) B, Q294) B, Q295) D, Q296) C, Q297) B, Q298) D, Q299) B, Q300) A, Q301) B, Q302) D, Q303) C, Q304) B, Q305) D, Q306) B, Q307) D, Q308) B, Q309) D, Q310) D, Q311) C, Q312) B, Q313) D, Q314) B, Q315) C, Q316) D, Q317) C, Q318) D, Q319) C, Q320) A, Q321) A, Q322) D, Q323) D, Q324) C, Q325) A, Q326) B, Q327) A, Q328) C, Q329) C, Q330) C, Q331) A, Q332) C, Q333) B, Q334) B, Q335) D, Q336) B, Q337) D, Q338) A, Q339) B, Q340) A, Q341) B, Q342) A, Q343) B, Q344) D, Q345) B, Q346) B, Q347) C, Q348) B, Q349) D, Q350) C, Q351) C, Q352) D, Q353) D, Q354) B, Q355) D, Q356) C, Q357) A, Q358) D, Q359) C, Q360) C, Q361) D, Q362) B, Q363) D, Q364) D, Q365) C, Q366) A, Q367) D, Q368) A, Q369) D, Q370) A, Q371) D, Q372) C, Q373) A, Q374) D, Q375) B, Q376) A, Q377) B, Q378) D, Q379) D, Q380) D, Q381) A, Q382) D, Q383) A, Q384) D, Q385) D, Q386) A, Q387) D, Q388) D, Q389) C, Q390) C, Q391) B, Q392) A, Q393) A, Q394) B, Q395) D, Q396) D, Q397) B, Q398) B, Q399) D, Q400) B, Q401) D, Q402) B, Q403) A, Q404) C, Q405) D, Q406) D, Q407) A, Q408) D, Q409) B, Q410) B, Q411) C, Q412) B, Q413) C, Q414) A, Q415) D,

Explanations: Q278) Division of population on the basis of class, income, education level etc is called stratification and every

member of each stratum has e qual chance of being selected by the researcher. In this way characteristics of various strata are identified and studied. Q284) If characteristics of the population is homogeneous a small sample may be enough for study because it may

represent the whole population easily Q286) Studies opposite to ex-post facto are experimental ones where various causes are first presented and their

effects due to manipulation of the single variable are seen Q288) When we study about an event by taking a sample from the population it is called statistic and a group of

statistical measures is called statistics. 115 | P a g e


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