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1. A Research Report is a formal statement of ......

1. Research Process
2. Research Problem
3. Data Editing
4. Data collection

2. Probability sampling is otherwise called :

1. Uni-variate Analysis
2. Bi-variate Analysis
3. Random Sampling
4. Multiple choice

3. Which of the following is not covered under Intellectual Property Rights ?

1. Copyrights
2. Thesaurus
3. Trademarks
4. Patents

4. A bar chart or graph which shows the frequency of occurrence of each value of the variable which is being analysed is termed as -

1. Histogram
2. Bar chart
3. Candle stick
4. Tabulation

5. The depth of research can be judged by :

1. Objective of research
2. Title of the research work
3. Total expenditure of research
4. Duration of research

6. The mean of a set scores is 50 and standard deviation is 10. If the score of each student is doubled the new median will be;

1. Remain unchanged
2. Decrease by half
3. Increase by double
4. Become equal to the mean

7. Which of the following is not a type of research question ?

1. Developing good practice
2. Evaluating a phenomenon
3. A hypothesis
4. Predicting an outcome

8. All of the following are types of non-probability sampling techniques except :

1. Random sampling
2. Snowball sampling
3. Purposive sampling
4. Convenience sampling

9. To test null hypothesis, a researcher does not use :

1. ANOVA
2. Chi-square test
3. Factorial analysis
4. t-test

10. P-value stands for :

1. Preference value
2. Pre-determined value
3. Probability value
4. Prescribed value

11. In the process of conducting research "Formulation of Hypothesis” is followed by :

1. Selection of Research Tools
2. Statement of Objectives
3. Analysis of Data
4. Collection of Data

12. Read statement A and B and Choose the correct option :

Statement A : The Latin square design has an advantage over randomized block design because it is possible to control the effects of two secondary variables.

Statement B: A 2 x 2 x 2 factorial design has six independent variables.

1. Both A and B are true
2. Both A and B are false
3. A is true and B is false
4. A is false but B is true

13. A researcher is invstigating teacher's attitude towards year-round schooling. She is particularly interested in describing the attitude of teachers from small, medium, and large schools. Which sampling procedure should be used by her to ensure her sample is representative of these types of schools ?

1. Stratified
2. Systematic
3. Quota
4. Cluster

14. Which of the following type of research focuses on amending the prevailing situations ?

1. Action research
2. Experimental research
3. Fundamental research
4. Conclusive research

15. If there are eight categories or classes in a goodness of fit test, what will be the degree of freedom ?

1. 8
2. 7
3. 9
4. 12

16. Qualitative research helps in collecting data under more ............. situation

1. Normal
2. Natural
3. Experimental
4. Artificial

17. Read statement A and B and choose the correct option :

Statement A: A case study can be used only in clinical psychology.

Statement B : The approach of case study is based on the artificial atmosphere.

1. Both A and B are false
2. Both A and B are true
3. Statement A is true and but B is false
4. Statement A is false but B is true

18. Which type of research focus on what will be ?

1. Case study
2. Ex-post facto
3. Survey
4. Experimental

19. Which of the following should be up to date, complete and affordable for proper sampling ?

1. Sampling technique
2. Respondents
3. Sample frame
4. Tools for data collection

20. What is a research design ?

1. A framework for every stage of the collection and analysis of data
2. The choice between using qualitative or quantitative methods
3. A way of conducting research that is not grounded in theor
4. The style in which you present your research findings, e. g. a graph

21. If a study is "reliable", this means that :

1. It was conducted by a reputed researcher who can be trusted
2. The methods are stated clearly enough for the research to be replicated
3. The measures devised for concepts are stable on different occasions
4. The findings can be generalized to other social settings

22. Ethical norms in research does not involve guidelines for which of the following

1. Copyright 2. Thesis Format
3. Patenting policy 4. Data sharing policy

23. Which of the following variables cannot be expressed in quantitative terms ?

1. Marital status
2. Professional aptitude
3. Numerical aptitude
4. Socio-economic status

24. Which of the following is not a citation style ?

1. Ohio
2. A.P.A.
3. M.L.A.
4. Chicago

Note** BHU RET answer was "Numerical Aptitude" but "Professional aptitude" is correct

25. Which of the following is not a defining characteristics of non-doctrinal research ?

1. It seeks to answer broader and numerous questions.
2. It may involve the use of research tools and perspectives not peculiar to law.
3. It is organized around legal principles and appellate court decisions.
4. It puts lesser emphasis upon doctrines.

26. Which of the following is not true about positivism ?

1. It is associated with Auguste Comte
2. It denies metaphysical speculation
3. It is a method used in qualitative research
4. It emphasises on objectivity

27. A 2 X 2 X 2 factorial design has independent variables

1. two
2. four
3. three
4. one

28. Which of the following is helpful in determining the sample size

1. Russell 2000 index
2. Cochran’s formula
3. Spearman’s formula
4. None of the above

29. The type of error in a research study over which the researcher has no control is called

1. Type Il Error
2. Type I Error
3. Random Error
4. None of the above

30. Which law is related to sample investigation ?

1. Law of statistical regularity
2. Law of inertia of large numbers
3. Both 1 and 2
4. None

31. Action Hypothesis are based on

1. Theory
2. Cause of a problem
3. Researcher’s experience
4. None of the above

32. The snowball sampling method is useful when the universe is small and

1. Scattered
2. Specific
3. General
4. Concentrated

33. When data collected is passed through one statistical method, organization, classification, tabulation, computation etc. are called:

1. Unorganized Data
2. Personal Data
3. Processed Data
4. Raw Data

34. Questionnaire should have following number of

1. 20
2. 40
3. According to need of survey
4. 50

35. What distinguishes the experimental method from the quasi-experimental method?

1. he random assignment of participants to conditions
2. The scientific status of the research
3. The existence of an independent variable
4. The sensitivity of the dependent variable

36. Select the wrong statement from the following :

1. Systematic sampling selects the population at regular intervals
2. Simple random sampling is not just like drawing a number in a lottery.
3. The population divided into various subgroups and each subgroup having a representation in a sample design is called stratified sampling.
4. The members of population are fairly homogeneous where simple random sampling is used.

37. _______is a way to solve the research problem in systematic way.

1. Research Process
2. Research Methodology
3. Research Procedure
4. Technique

38. The purpose of hypothesis testing is to

1. test how far the mean of a sample is from zero.
2. determine whether a statistical result is significant.
3. determine the appropriate value of the null hypothesis.
4. determine the appropriate value of the significance level.

39. If Coefficient correlation between two groups is -1.09 indicates a (an):

1. Strong positive correlation
2. Strong negative correlation
3. Errors in computation
4. Cause and effect correlation

40. Population divided into four equal groups of a particular variable group is?

1. Percentile
2. Decile
3. Quartile
4. None of the above