1. Action-research can be understood as ___________
A. A longitudinal research
B. An applied research
C. A kind of research being carried out to solve a specific problem
D. All of the above
2. Method that involves recording the behavioral pattern of people, objects and events in a systematic manner to obtain information about the phenomenon of interest
A. Observation
B. Survey
C. Schedules
D. Warranty Card
3. The conclusions/findings of which type of research cannot be generalized to other situations?
A. Casual Comparative Research
B. Historical Research
C. Descriptive Research
D. Experimental Research
4. What are the features of observation method?
A. It is not only seeing & viewing but also hearing and perceiving as well.
B. It is both a physical and a mental activity.
C. Observation is selective.
D. All of the above.
5. A research intends to explore the result of possible factors for the organization of effective mid-day meal interventions. Which research method will be most appropriate for this study?
A. Descriptive survey method
B. Historical method
C. Ex-post facto method
D. Experimental method
6. The purpose of __________________ research is to help in the process of developing a clear and precise statement of the research problem rather than in providing a definitive answer.
A. Marketing
B. Causal
C. Exploratory
D. Descriptive
7. Process of obtaining a numerical description of the extent to which a person or object possesses some characteristics
A. Measurement
B. Scaling
C. Questionnaire
D. Interview
8. What are the features of survey method?
A. It is a field study, as it is always conducted in a natural setting.
B. A survey covers a definite geographical area.
C. It has a time frame.
D. All of the above.
9. Which method is borrowed from Medical Science?
A. Case Method
B. Experimental Method
C. Historical Method
D. Comparative Method
10. Which method aims at studying the effect of an independent variable on a dependent variable, by keeping the other interdependent variables constant through some type of control?
A. Historical Method
B. Comparative Method
C. Survey method
D. Experimental Method
11. What is the main aim of interdisciplinary research?
A. To over simplify the problem of research
B. To bring out the holistic approach to research
C. To create a new trend in research methodology
D. To reduce the emphasis on a single subject in the research domain
12. Research and Development become the index of development of the country. Which of the following reasons are true with regards to this statement?
A. R&D targets human development
B. R&D can enhance people’s standard of living in the country
C. R&D reflects the actual economic and social conditions being prevailed in the country
D. All the above
13. In order to pursue the research, which of the following is priorly required?
A. Developing a research design
B. Formulating a research question
C. Deciding about the data analysis procedure
D. Formulating a research hypothesis
14. Who can successfully conduct Research?
A. Someone who is a hard worker
B. Possesses post-graduation degree
C. Has studied research methodology
D. Possesses thinking and reasoning ability
15. Which one among the following statements is correct in context to research?
a) Research refers to a series of systematic activities or activities undertaken to find out the solution to a problem.
b) It is a systematic, logical and unbiased process wherein verification of hypotheses, data analysis, interpretation and formation of principles can be done.
c) It is an intellectual inquiry or quest towards truth
d) It enhances knowledge.
A. a), b), c) and d)
B. a), b) and c)
C. b), c) and d)
D. a), c) and d)
16. Which of the following can be a probable source of research problem?
A. Technological changes
B. Unexplored areas
C. Business problems
D. All of the above
17. A problem exists when we do not have enough …………………………. to answer it.
A. Information
B. Data
C. Both
D. None of these
18. The problem sets the …………………………. of research.
A. Goal
B. Ratio
C. Inference
D. Level
19. Every research problem selected for research must satisfy the following criteria that:
A. The topic selected should be original or at least less explored
B. It should be of significance and socially relevant and useful.
C. It should be of significance and socially relevant and useful.
D. All of the above
20. What are those conditions where a research problem is not viable?
A. It is new and adds something to knowledge
B. It can be researched
C. It has utility and relevance
D. It contains dependent and independent variables