1) Who was the author of the book named "Methods in Social Research"?

a. Kerlinger
b. CR Kothari
c. Goode and Hatt
d Wilkinson

2) What is the major attribute of Correlation Analysis?

a.Association among variables

b.Difference among variables
c.Regression among variables
d.Variations among variables

3) What is the name of the conceptual framework in which the research is carried
out?

a. Research hypothesis

b. Synopsis of Research

c. Research paradigm

d. Research design

4) What is the main role of research in education?

a. To upsurge one's social status.

b. To increase one's job prospects.

c. To augment one's personal growth.

d. To help an applicant in becoming a renowned educationalist.

5) Which of the following features are considered as critical in qualitative

research?

a. Collecting data with the help of standardized research tools.

 b. Design sampling with probability sample techniques.

c. Collecting data with bottom-up empirical evidence.

d. Gathering data with top-down schematic evidence

6) How is random sampling helpful?

a. Reasonably accurate

b. An economical method of data collection

c. Free from personal biases

d. All of the above

7) 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

8) Tippit table refers to as _________

a. Table of random digits

b. The table used in sampling methods

c. The table used in statistical investigations

d. All of the above

9) 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

10) The format of thesis writing is the same as in

a. Writing of Seminar representation

b. Preparation of research paper/article

c. A research dissertation

d. Presenting a workshop/conference paper

11) Which one among the following statements is false in the context of
participatory research?

a. It recognizes knowledge as power

b. It is a collective process of inquiry

c. It emphasizes people as experts

d. Its sole purpose is the production of knowledge

12) Which one among the following statement is true in the context of the testing
of hypotheses?

a. It is only the alternative hypotheses that can be tested.

b. It is only the null hypotheses that can be tested.

c. Both the alternative and the null hypotheses can be tested.

d. Both the alternative and the null hypotheses cannot be tested.

13) What are the conditions in which Type-I error occurs?

a. The null hypotheses get accepted even if it is false

b. The null hypotheses get rejected even if it is true

 c. Both the null hypotheses as well as alternative hypotheses are rejected

d. None of the above

14) 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

15) What does the longitudinal research approach actually deal with?

a. Long-term research

b. Short-term research

c. Horizontal research

d. None of the above

16) What do you understand by the term "Anusandhan"?

a. Goal-oriented

b. Following an aim

c. Attaining an aim

d. Praying to achieve an aim

17) Evaluation Research is concerned with __________

a. How well are we doing?

b. Why are we doing?

c. What are we doing?

 d. None of the above

18) Which of the following does not correspond to characteristics of research?

a. Research is not passive

b. Research is systematic

c. Research is not a problem-oriented

d. Research is not a process

19) Which of the following options are the main tasks of research in modern
society?

a. To learn new things

b. To keep pace with the advancement in knowledge

c. To systematically examine and critically analyze the

investigations/sources with the objective

d. All of the above

20.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

21) The main aim of the scientific method in the research field is to _________

a. Improve data interpretation

b. Confirm triangulation

c. Introduce new variables

d. Eliminate spurious relations

22) A researcher is interested in studying the prospects of a particular political
party in an urban area. So, what tool should he prefer for the study?

a. Rating Scale

b. Interview

c. Questionnaire

d. Schedule

23) 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

24) How to judge the depth of any research?

a. By research title

b. By research duration

c. By research objectives

d. By total expenditure on research

25) 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

26) Which of the following is not the method of Research?

 a. Survey

b. Historical

c. Observation

d. Philosophical

27) A research problem is feasible only when

a. It has utility and relevance

b. It is new and adds something to knowledge

c. It is researchable

d. All of the above

28) Circle graphs are used to show

a. How is one part related to other parts?

b. How various sections share in the whole?

c. How is one whole related to another whole?

d. How are various parts related to the whole?

29) Authenticity of a research finding is its

a. Validity

b. Objectivity

c. Originality

d. All of the above

30) Which one is called non-probability sampling?

a. Quota sampling

b. Cluster sampling
 c. Systematic sampling

d. Stratified random sampling

31) What does a good thesis involve?

a) Reducing punctuations as well as grammatical errors to minimalist

b)Correct reference citations
c)Consistency in the way of thesis writing
d) Well defined abstract

Select the answers from the codes given below:

a. b), c) and d)

b. a), b), c) and d)

c. a), b) and c)

d. a), b) and d)

32) Which one among the following statements is correct in context to research?

a) Research refers to a series of systematic activity 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.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

a. a), b), c) and d)

b. a), b) and c)

c. b), c) and d)

d. a), c) and d)

33) On what basis did Jean Piaget give his theory of cognitive development of
humans?
a. Evaluation Research

b. Fundamental Research

c. Applied Research

d. Action Research

34) What are the core elements of a dissertation?

a. Introduction; Data Collection; Data Analysis; Conclusions and

Recommendations

b. Executive Summary; Literature Review; Data Gathered; Conclusions;

Bibliography

c. Research Plan; Research Data; Analysis; References

d. Introduction; Literature Review; Research Methodology; Results;

Discussions and Conclusions

35) "Sampling Cases" can be defined as

a. Sampling using a sampling frame

b. Identifying people who are suitable for research

c. Literally the researcher's brief case

d. A sampling of people, newspapers, television programs etc.

36) Which technique is generally followed when the population is finite?

a. Systematic Sampling Technique

b. Purposive Sampling Technique

c. Area Sampling Technique

d. None of the above

37) Research problem is selected from the standpoint of

 a. Social relevance

b. Financial support

c. Researcher's interest

d. Availability of relevant literature

38) The F-test:

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

hypotheses.

d. Can never be one tailed test.

39) Which one among the following is the most comprehensive source of
population data?

a. Census

b. National Sample Surveys

c. Demographic Health Surveys

d. National Family Health Surveys

40) The process not needed in experimental research is

a. Controlling

b. Observation

c. Reference collection

d. Manipulation and replication

41) 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

42) How can we enhance the research objective?

a. By making it more valid

b. By making it more reliable

c. By making it more impartial

d. All of the above

43) 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

44) On what basis can one formulate the assumptions?

a. The cultural background of the country

b. Universities

c. Some specific characteristics of castes

d. All of the above

45) Which one among the following falls under the category of research
development?

a. Descriptive Research

b. Philosophical Research
 c. Action Research

d. All of the above

46) What is the use of Factorial Analysis?

a. For setting the hypotheses

b. To understand the difference between two variables

c. To understand the relationship between two variables

d. To understand the difference between various variables

47) What is the best-suited name for a process that doesn't necessitate
experimental research?

a. Manipulation

b. Controlling

c. Content analysis

d. Observation

48) Which one among the following variables cannot be expressed in quantitative
terms?

a. Numerical Aptitude

b. Marital Status

c. Socio-economic Status

d. Professional Attitude

49) The "Sociogram" technique is used to study _________

a. Vocational Interest

b. Human Relations

c. Professional Competence
 d. Achievement Motivation

50) Which one among the following phrases does not correspond to the meaning
of research as a process?

a. Problem Solving

b. Trial and Error

c. Objective Observation

d. Systematic Activity

1. Conference proceedings are considered as.documents.

a. Conventional
b. Primary
c. Secondary
d. Tertiary
Answer : b. Primary
2. Informationis…..
a. RawData
b. Processed Data
c. Inputdata
d. Organized data
Answer : b. Processed Data
3. Information acquired by experience or experimentation is
called as:
a. Empirical
b. Scientific
c. Facts
d. Scientific Evidence
Answer : b. Scientific
4. Abstract elements representing classes of phenomena
within the field of study are called :
a.Concepts
b.Theories
c.Variables
d.Hypothesis
Answer: a. Concepts
5. All living things are made up of cells Blue whale is a living
being, Thereforeblue whale is made up of cells’ The
reasoning used here is
a. Inductive
 b. Deductive
c. Hypothetic deductive
d. Both a and b
Answer : b. Deductive
6. Questionnaire is a:
a. Research method
b. Measurement technique
c. Tool for data collection
d. Data analysis technique
Answer : b. Measurement Technique
7. Mean, Median and Mode are a. Measures of deviation
b. Ways of sampling
c. Measure of control tendency
d. None of the above
Answer : c. Measure of control tendency
8. The reasoning that uses general principle to predict specific
results is calledas-
a. Inductive
b. Deductive
c. Both a and b
d. Hypothetic o-deductive
Answer : b. Deductive
9. A research paper is a brief report of research work based
on
a. Primary Data only
b. Secondary Data only
c. Both a and b
d. None of the above
Answer : c. Both a and b
10. Research is
a. Searching again and again
b. Finding solutions to any problem
c. Working in a scientific way to
d. None -of the above
Answer : c. Working in a scientific way to
11. Multiple-choice questions are an example of a.
OrdinalMeasure
b. Nominal Measure
c. RatioMeasure
d. None of the above
Answer : b. Nominal Measure
12. Which of the variables cannot be expressed in
quantitative terms
a. Socio economic status
b. Marital status
c. Numerical
 aptitude d. Professional attitude
Answer : d. Professional attitude
13. The essential qualities of a researcher are :
a. Spirit of free enquiry
b. Reliance on observation
c. Reliance on evidences
d. All of the above
Answer : d. All the above
14. A research process starts with-
a. Hypothesis
b. Experiment to test hypothesis
c. Observation
d. None of the above
Answer : a. Hypothesis
15. Who was the proponent of deductive method-
a. FrancisBacon
b. Christian Huygenes
c. Aristotle
d. Isaac Newton
Answer : b. Christian Huygenes
16. The non-random sampling type that involves
selecting a convenience sample from a population with a
specific set of characteristics for your research study is
called
a. Convenience sampling
b. Quota sampling
c. Purposive sampling
d. None of the above
Answer : a. Convenience Sampling
17. Which of the following is NOT an example of a non-
random sampling technique?
a. Purposive
b. Quota
c. Convenience
d. Cluster
Answer : c. Convenience
18. The purpose of drawing sample from a population
is known as
a. Sampling
b. Census
c. Survey research
d. None of the above
Answer : a. Sampling
19. Sampling in qualitative research is similar to which
type of sampling in quantitative research
a. Simple random sampling
 b. Systematic sampling
c. Quotasampling
d. Purposive sampling
Answer : d. Purposive sampling
20. A set of rules that govern overall data
communications system is popularly known as………..
a. Protocol
b. Agreement
c. Pact
d. Memorandum
Answer : a. Protocol
Essay Questions
1. Explain the different types of research
Answer:
Below are listed some of the research methods:

  Basic Research: In this type of research, data is

collected to enhance knowledge. The purpose is
non-commercial research that is generally not
used to invent anything.
  Applied research: The focus of this research is to
analyze and solve real-life problems. It prefers to
help solve a practical problem with scientific
methods.
  Problem-Oriented research: It focuses on
understanding the nature of the problem to find a
relevant solution. The problem could be in various
forms; this research analyses the situation.
  Problem-solving research: Companies usually
conduct this type of research to understand and
resolve their problems. The research is to find a
solution to an existing problem.
  Qualitative research is a process of inquiry that
helps to create an in-depth understanding of
problems and issues. It has open ended questions
2. Discuss the steps of the research report. Also, highlight the
criteria of good research.
Answer:
The research follows eight-step process:
1. Topic selection
2. Literature review
3. Develop a theoretical and conceptual framework 4. clarify
the research question,
 5. Develop a research design,
6. Collection of data,
7. Data analysing
8. Concluding.
Criteria of good research:

 State the purpose clearly

 Define the concepts used
 Describe the research procedure in sufficient
detail that allows another researcher to make
further advancement on the topic
 Design the procedure carefully to achieve desired
results
 Data analysis should reveal adequate significance
 Appropriate analysis methods should be used.
 Carefully check the validity and reliability of the
data.
 Conclusions should be confined to justify the
research data and limit for the which data provides
and adequate basis
Other characteristics are:
 Systematic research: Conduct research in
structured format with specified steps, rules while
keeping in perspective the creative thinking.
  Research is guided by logical reasoning and
process of deduction and induction, which serves
as a great value in carrying out research.
  It is empirical: research is related to one or more
than one aspects in real situation that deals with
concrete data
  It is replicable: the characteristics allow
researchers to replicate study and building a
sound basis for decisions.
3. Discuss the various tools and techniques of data collection
used in research.
Answer:
Collection of data is a major stage in conducting the
 research. This exercise is conducted with utmost care since
with any faulty data conclusion cannot be drawn.
 Observing Behaviors of Participants:

 Questionnaire Method
 Interview Method
 Schedules Method
 Information from Correspondents
4. Explain the steps of a research process on what categories
can research be classified on the basis of the fundamental
objectives of research?
Answer:
Steps of. Research Process:
 Identify the problem

 Review the Literature

 Clarify the Problem
 Clearly Define Terms and Concepts
 Define the Population
 Develop the Instrumentation Plan
 Collect Data
 Analyze the Data