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