Tuesday 5 May 2020

Research Methodology SET I


 
1.      Action research means    (1) A longitudinal research   (2) An applied research   (3) A research initiated to solve an immediate problem    (4) A research with socioeconomic objective 
2.      Fundamental research aims at     1)Action research 2)Survey 3) Pilot Survey  4) Pure research
3.        Social Science research creates social     1) Alienation 2) cohesion 3) mobility 4) integration
4.      Social Science research aims at  1)Integration 2) Social harmony 3) National Integration 4) Social Equality
5.      A reasoning where we start with certain particular statements and conclude with a universal statement is called (1) Deductive Reasoning  (2) Inductive Reasoning   (3) Abnormal Reasoning    (4) Transcendental Reasoning  
6.      Which of the following research types focuses on ameliorating the prevailing situations ?
(1) Applied Research (2) Action Research
(3) Experimental Research (4) Fundamental Research
7.      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 ?
(1) Experimental method (2) Ex-post-facto method
(3) Survey method (4) Case study method
8.      Which of the following is susceptible to the issue of research ethics ?
(1) Faulty research design (2) Choice of sampling techniques
(3) Reporting of research findings (4) Inaccurate application of statistical techniques
9.      In finalizing a thesis writing format which of the following would form part of supplementary pages ?
(1) Table of contents  (2) Conclusions of the study
(3) Bibliography and Appendices (4) List of tables and figures
10.  On the  basis of summative tests, a teacher is interpreting his/her students, performance in terms of their wellness life style evident in behaviour. This will be called :
(1) Continuous and comprehensive evaluation (2) Norm - referenced testing
(3) Criterion - referenced testing  (4) Formative testing
11.  A researcher 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 ?  (1) Historical method (2) Descriptive survey method  (3) Experimental method (4) Ex-post-facto method
12.   Which of the following is an initial mandatory requirement for pursuing research ?  (1) Developing a research design  (2) Formulating a research question  (3) Deciding about the data analysis procedure  (4) Formulating a research hypothesis 
13.   The format of thesis writing is the same as in  (1) preparation of a research paper/article  (2) writing of seminar presentation  (3) a research dissertation  (4) presenting a workshop / conference paper
14.  In qualitative research paradigm, which of the following features may be considered critical ?  (1) Data collection with standardised research tools.  (2) Sampling design with probability sample techniques.  (3) Data collection with bottom-up empirical evidences.  (4) Data gathering to take place with top-down systematic evidences. 
15.   From the following list of statements 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 policy making.  (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.  Codes :  (1) (i), (ii) and (iii) (2) (ii), (iii) and (iv)  (3) (ii), (iv) and (vi) (4) (i), (iii) and (v) 
16.  In a research on the effect of child-rearing practices on stress-proneness of children in completing 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 ?  (1) The research hypothesis will also be rejected.  (2) The research hypothesis will be accepted.  (3) Both the research hypothesis and the null hypothesis will be rejected.  (4) No decision can be taken in respect of the research hypothesis.
17.  In a Ph.D. thesis which one is the correct sequence for showing scheme of Chapterisation ?  (1) Survey of related studies, Introduction, Design of the study, Data-Analysis and interpretation, Conclusions and generalisations, suggested further study, References, Appendix    (2) Introduction, Design of study, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Generalizations, Conclusions and Survey of related studies and suggestions for further research, References and Appendix   (3) Introduction, Survey of related studies, Design of study, Data-presentation; analysis & Interpretation, Formulation of generalization & Conclusions, Suggestions for further research, References & Appendix  (4) Survey of related studies, References, Introduction, Design of study, Data analysis and interpretation, Conclusions and generalizations, Suggestions for further research, Appendix  
18.  Which of the following is not the critical feature of qualitative research ?  (1) Actual settings are the direct source of data.  (2) Data take the forms of words or pictures.  (3) Seeking to establish relationships among measured social facts.  (4) Researcher becomes immersed in the situation, present or past related to the phenomena.
19.  A detailed description of methodology of research is required in   (1) Thesis/Dissertation   (2) Symposium/Workshop   (3) Seminar paper/Articles    (4) Conference and Seminar Papers
20.   Research ethics has a direct connection more often with which stages of research ?  (1) Defining and delimiting the scope of research.  (2) Problem formulation and reporting of research findings.   (3) Defining the population and deciding the sampling technique for research.  (4) Deciding about statistical techniques and data analysis.

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