1. BHU RET Research Methodology Mock Test // BHU previous year research methodology questions.

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1. SHODHGANGOTRI is

1. Database of research synopsis
2. Database of articles
3. Database of thesis and dissertation
4. Database of experts

2. The English word 'Research' derives its origin from

1. Latin
2. German
3. french
4. Italian

3. Which of the following approach uses the study of groups to identify general laws that apply to a large group of people

1. Idiographic approach
2. Nomothetic approach
3. Empirical Approach
4. Pragmatic approach

4. Which of the following is are citation/reference style(s)?

(A) American Physical Association

(B) Modern Linguistic Association

(C) Oxtord Standard for the Citation of Language Association

(D) Vancouver

1. (d) only
2. (a), (b), (c) and (d)
3. (a), (b) and (c)
4. (a) and (d)

5. A researcher might want to examine the reactions of the general population towards people in wheelchairs. He/She can study their reactions by sitting in a wheelchair himself/herself. Such method of collecting data is known as

1. Participant Observation
2. Disguised Observation
3. Non Participant Observation
4. Self Recording Observation

6. The three basic principles of experimental design are

1. Replication, randomization and Substitution
2. Substitution, replication and local control
3. Replication, randomization, and local control
4. Substitution, randomization and local control

7. Correlational Research can be classified from the perspectives of

1. Applications of the findings of the research study.
2. Outcome of the research.
3. Objectives of the research study.
4. Mode of enquiry used in conducting the study.

8. Which of the following graphical presentation is two dimensional ?

1. Histogram
2. Box plot
3. Bar chart
4. Pie chart

9. Which of the following is met a method of research ?

1. Survey
2. Historical
3. Observation
4. Philosophical

10. Differences in the means of more than two treatments are analysed by

1. Simple t-test
2. Chi square test
3. F-test
4. Paired sample t-test

11. Which of the following are the online anti-plagiarism software ?

(a) Urkund

(b) Overleaf

(c) Turnitin

(d) Viper

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below

1. (a), (c) and (d)
2. (a), (b) and (c)
3. (a), (b) and (d)
4. (a) and (c)

12. Which of the following principles of experimental design have been enumerated by Professor R. A. Fisher ?

(a) Principle of Revision

(b) Principle of Replication

(c) Principle of Randomization

(d) Principle of Local Control

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below

1. (a), (b) and (d)
2. (a), (b) and (c)
3. (b) (c) and (d)
4. (a), (c) and (d)

13. Generalised conclusion on the basis of a sample is technically known as

1. Statistical inference
2. Descriptive statistic
3. Data analysis and interpretation
4. All of the three

14. The protocol of asking pre-meditated questions in instruments of data collection is

1. Structured
2. Unstructured
3. Free-rein
4. Systematic

15. Survey research is cross-sectional and therefore

1. High in internal validity but low in reliability
2. High in replicability but low in internal validity
3. High in ecological validity but low in external validity
4. None of the three

16. Testing hypothesis is a..........

1. Data analysis
2. Inferential statistics
3. Descriptive statistics
4. Data preparation

17. Inductive logic proceeds from

1. Particular to General
2. General to General
3. General to Particular
4. Particular to Particular

18. The sampling technique based on referral system of respondents is known as

1. Cluster Sampling
2. Stratified Sampling
3. Convenience Sampling
4. Snowball Sampling

19. Likert scaling is based on:

1. Summative scale
2. Reflective scale
3. Item-wise scale
4. Formative scale

20. A research design appropriate for a particular research problem, usually involves the consideration of the following factors :

(a) The means of obtaining information

(b) The availability and skills of the researcher

(c) The nature of the problem to be studied

(d) The availability of time and money for the research work

1. (a), (b), (c) and (d)
2. (a), (b) and (d)
3. (a), (b) and (c)
4. (b), (c) and (d)

21. What is a Research Design?

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

22. The study design of collecting data at a particular point of time is called :

1. Cohort study 2. Cross sectional study
3. Longitudinal study
4. Trend study

23. The value of middle position in a distribution of values is called :

1. Mean
2. Mid-point
3. Median
4. Mode

24. Which of the following is a basis of the quality of a research journal ?

1. Impact factor
2. h-index
3. o-index
4. i10-index

25. If the population is heterogeneous, which one of the following probability sampling methods will be suitable ?

1. Quota sampling
2. Sequential sampling
3. Stratified sampling
4. Double sampling

26. Manipulation is a part of :

1. Historical research
2. Fundamental research
3. Experimental research
4. Descriptive research

27. An Independent variable is defined as :

1. Confounding variable
2. Extraneous variable
3. Change variable
4. Outcome variable

28. p-value stands for :

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

29. R square is known as the :

1. Semi-partial correlation coefficient
2. Partial correlation coefficient
3. Coefficient of determination
4. Multiple correlation coefficient

30. Basic research is :

1. Practical and descriptive
2. Advancement of technology
3. Expands current knowledg
4. Client-driven

31. The technique in which an individual is presented with a stimulus and asked to respond with the first thing that comes to mind is known as :

1. In depth interviews
2. Association techniques
3. Focus groups
4. Completion techniques

32. Which one of the following statements is false for Research ?

1. Research design is a logical and systematic plan for a research study
2. Applied research is conducted to solve theoretical problems
3. The basic research is also called as fundamental research
4. A hypothesis is a statement that is tested for its validity

33. A researcher has administered some drug for management of diabetes for 4 weeks in agroup and measured pre and post data for blood glucose level. Which statistical tool will be used to analyze data ?

1. Independent t-test
2. Chi-squire test
3. Paired 't’ test
4. ANOVA test

34. Which of the following is a qualitative variable ?

1. Body weight
2. Body height
3. Colour of hair
4. Percentage of haemoglobin

35. A researcher should consider which of the following to prepare good research proposal ?

(a) Research question should be novel

(b) Research protocol should be ethical and relevant

(c) Research question should be interesting and feasible

(d) Researcher should consider only his/her own interest and benefit

1. a, b & c are correct
2. a and d are correct
3. c and d are incorrect
4. a, c & d are correct

36. Why reviewing the existing literature is needed ?

1. It does not provide references
2. To find out what is already known about area of interest
3. It does not provide required word-count
4. To help in non-related disciplines

37. Which one is called non-probability sampling ?

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

38. Random error can be effectively handled by :

1. Randomisation
2. Adequate sample size
3. Blinding
4. Representativeness

39. The correct definition of h index is:

1. Lowest number h such that h publications have at least h citations
2. Another name for impact factor
3. Largest number h such that h publications have at least h citations
4. Total number of citations divided by the total number of publications

40. Which of the following is not a reference management tool ?

1. EndNote
2. Zotero
3. Scopus
4. Mendeley