1 .

 _______ is referred to as "the father of research on teaching"?

A. N. L. Gage  B. David Berliner

C. Egon Brunswik D. Donald T. Campbell

Answer & Explanation

Answer: A

Explanation:

Gage defined the term 'principle' as a "statement of the relationship between two or more concepts".
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2 . The main purpose of research in education is to _________

A
Increase social status of an individual 
.

B.Increase job prospects of an individual

C
Help in the personal growth of an individual
.

D
Help the candidate become an eminent educationist
.

Answer & Explanation

Answer: D

Explanation:

Help the candidate become an eminent educationist

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3 . _______ refers to inferring about the whole population based on the observations made on a small part.

A. Pseudo-inference B. Objective inference

C. Inductive inference D. Deductive inference

Answer & Explanation

Answer: C

Explanation:

Inductive inference
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4 . Sampling is advantageous as it ________

A
Saves time
.

B.Helps in capital-saving

C
Both (a) and (b)
.

D
Increases accuracy
.

Answer & Explanation

Answer: C

Explanation:

Both (a) and (b)

Sampling is the method of drawing a certain number of the individuals from a particular set.
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5 . Random sampling is helpful as it is __________.

A
Reasonably accurate 
.

B.Free from personal biases

C
An economical method of data collection
.

D
All the above
.

Answer & Explanation

Answer: D

Explanation:

All the above

In random sampling, each member of the set has equal chance of selection.

6 . Tippit table refers to ____________

A
Table of random digits
.

B.Table used in sampling methods

C
Table used in statistical investigations
.
D
All the above
.

Answer & Explanation

Answer: D

Explanation:

All the above

This table was first published by L.H.C Tippett in 1927.
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7 . Type-I Error occurs if ___________________

A
the null hypothesis is rejected even though it is true
.

B.the null hypothesis is accepted even though it is false

C
both the null hypothesis as well as alternative hypothesis are rejected
.

D
None of the above
.

Answer & Explanation

Answer: A

Explanation:

the null hypothesis is rejected even though it is true

Type-I Error is also known as an error of the first kind.
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8 . _________ is a preferred sampling method for the population with finite size.
A. Systematic sampling B. Purposive sampling

C. Cluster sampling D. Area sampling

Answer & Explanation

Answer: A

Explanation:

Systematic sampling
Random selection is done in systematic sampling.
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9 . Research and Development become the index of development of country. Which of the following reasons
are true with regards to this statement?

A
Because R&D targets the human development
.

B.Because R&D can improve the standard of living of the people in a country

C
Because R&D reflect the true economic and social conditions prevailing in a country
.

D
All the above
.

Answer & Explanation

Answer: D

Explanation:

All the above

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10 . The data of research is ______

A. Qualitative only B. Quantitative only

C. Both (a) and (b) D. Neither (a) nor (b)

Answer & Explanation

Answer: C

Explanation:

Both (a) and (b)

Qualitative data deals with descriptive data and quantitative data deals with numbers.

11 . The longitudinal approach of research deals with _________.

A
Short-term researches
.

B.Long-term researches

C
Horizontal researches
.

D
None of the above
.

Answer & Explanation

Answer: B

Explanation:

Long-term researches
Longitudinal studies are often targeted at the same people.
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12 . Dramaturgical interviewing is carried out through ________

A. Debating B. Sampling

C. Case study D. Role playing

Answer & Explanation

Answer: D

Explanation:

Role playing

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13 . The word 'Anusandhan' implies _________

A
Goal Orientation
.

B.Following an aim

C
Attaining an aim
.

D
Praying to achieve an aim
.

Answer & Explanation

Answer: B

Explanation:

Following an aim
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14 . Survey research studies _________

A. Events B. Processes

C. Populations D. Circumstances

Answer & Explanation

Answer: C

Explanation:

Populations
Questionnaires and interviews are the types of surveys.
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15 . Evaluation research is concerned with ___________

A
Why are we doing?
.

B.What are we doing?

C
How well are we doing?
.

D
None of the above
.

Answer & Explanation

Answer: C

Explanation:

How well are we doing?

Evaluation research make sure whether the objectives are met or not
16 . A college wants to give training in use of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) to researchers.
For this the college should organize:

A. Lecture B. Seminar

C. Workshop D. Conference

Answer & Explanation

Answer: C

Explanation:

Workshop
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17 . Which of the following is NOT the characteristic of a research?

A
Research is systematic
.

B.Research is not passive

C
Research is not a process
.

D
Research is problem oriented
.

Answer & Explanation

Answer: C

Explanation:

Research is not a process

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18 . Which of the following statement is correct?

A
Discoveries are researches  
.

B.Researches lead to discovery

C
Invention and Research are related
.

D
None of the above
.

Answer & Explanation

Answer: B

Explanation:

Researches lead to discovery

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19 . One of the following is not a quality of researcher:

A
Keenness in enquiry
.

B.He must be of alert mind

C
His assertion to outstrip the evidence
.

D
Unison with that of which he is in search
.
Answer & Explanation

Answer: C

Explanation:

His assertion to outstrip the evidence

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20 . A satisfactory statistical quantitative method should not possess one of the following qualities

A. Flexibility B. Measurability

C. Comparability D. Appropriateness

Answer & Explanation

Answer: A

Explanation:

Flexibility

21 . Books and records are the primary sources of data in:

A
clinical research
.

B.historical research

C
laboratory research
.

D
participatory research
.

Answer & Explanation

Answer: B

Explanation:

historical research
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22 . Which of the following statement is correct?

A
objectives should be pin-pointed
.

B.another word for problem is variable

C
objectives can be written in statement or question form
.

D
all the above
.

Answer & Explanation

Answer: A

Explanation:

objectives should be pin-pointed

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23 . The important pre-requisites of a researcher in sciences, social sciences and humanities are

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
.

Answer & Explanation

Answer: B

Explanation:

supervisor, topic, critical analysis, patience

29 . Which of the following statements is correct?

A.Variability is the source of problem

B.Researcher must possess analytical ability

C. Objectives of research are stated in first chapter of the thesis

D
All the above
.

Answer & Explanation

Answer: D
Explanation:
All the above
30 . Which of the following is not the Method of Research?

A. Survey B. Historical

C. Observation D. Philosophical

Answer & Explanation

Answer: C
Explanation:
Observation
31 . Research can be classified as:

A.Basic, Applied and Action Research

B.Quantitative and Qualitative Research

C. Philosophical, Historical, Survey and Experimental Research

D
All the above
.

Answer & Explanation

Answer: D
Explanation:
All the above
32 . The first step of research is:

A.Finding a problem

B.Selecting a problem

C. Searching a problem

D
Identifying a problem
.

Answer & Explanation

Answer: D
Explanation:
Identifying a problem
34 . A research problem is feasible only when:

A.it is researchable

B.it has utility and relevance

C. it is new and adds something to knowledge

D
all the above
.

Answer & Explanation

Answer: D
Explanation:
all the above
35 . Bibliography given in a research report:

A.has no relevance to research

B.shows vast knowledge of the researcher

C. helps those interested in further research

D
all the above
.

Answer & Explanation

Answer: C
Explanation:
helps those interested in further research