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State which of the following statements are true- (i) Evaluation studies is a type of applied research (ii) Historical research is a system of procedures and techniques of analysis applied to quantitative data
Choose one answer.

	a. (i)False, (ii)True
	b. (i)True, (ii)True
	c. (ii)True, (ii)False
	d. (i) False, (ii)False

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This type of research contributes to the development of a young science and useful in verifying focal concepts through empirical solution
Choose one answer.

	a. Pure Research
	b. Applied Research
	c. Exploratory Research
	d. Descriptive Study

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What is a survey?
Choose one answer.

	a. It is a method of research involving collection of data directly from population
	b. It is a system of procedures and techniques of analysis applied to quantitative data
	c. It is the study of past records and other information sources with a view to reconstructing the origin
	d. It is designed to assess the effects of particular variables on a phenomenon by keeping the other variables constant or controlled

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Which of the following is similar to descriptive study but with a different focus?
Choose one answer.

	a. Applied research
	b. Exploratory research
	c. Descriptive study
	d. Pure research

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Which type of research takes the form of a pilot study?
Choose one answer.

	a. Pure Research
	b. Applied Research
	c. Exploratory Research
	d. Descriptive Study

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How proper formulation does helps in the research problem?
Choose one answer.

	a. It gives time schedule for the research problem
	b. It provides necessary finance to the research problem
	c. It gives proper direction and specific focus on the research problem
	d. It helps in getting results of the research problem

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State whether True or False- (i) Researcher's interest is an important external criteria for formulating a research problem (ii)Novelty of the problem is an important external criteria for formulating a research problem
Choose one answer.

	a. (i) False, (ii) False
	b. (i) True, (ii) False
	c. (i) False, (ii) True
	d. (i) True, (ii) True

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State whether True or False. (i)Accuracy is a criteria of a good research problem (ii)Importance and urgency is an external criteria for selecting a research problem
Choose one answer.

	a. (i) True (ii) True
	b. (i) False (ii) True
	c. (i) True (ii) False
	d. (i) False (ii) False

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Which of the following is the factual that other observers can see and check?
Choose one answer.

	a. Systematic evidence
	b. Objective evidence
	c. Controlled Evidence
	d. Verifiable evidence

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Which one of the following is the work-flow for defining a research problem?
Choose one answer.

	a. (i) Define the objective of the study; (ii) Developing title; (iii) Building a conceptual model
	b. (i) Developing title; (ii) Define the objective of the study; (iii) Building a conceptual model
	c. (i) Developing title; (ii) Building a conceptual model; (iii) Define the objective of the study
	d. (i) Define the objective of the study; (ii) Building a conceptual model; (iii) Developing title

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After deciding the level of significance, which is the next step in hypothesis testing?
Choose one answer.

	a. There is no step after deciding the level of significance
	b. Finding out the exact value of significance level
	c. Determination of the appropriate sampling distribution
	d. Finding out the variability of measurements in sample

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In which of the following cases, we shall use one-tailed test? (i) When we have to test that the sample mean is significantly higher or lower than the hypnotized value of the mean of the population (ii) When we have to test that the sample mean is either significantly higher than or lower than some hypothesized value (iii) When we have to test that the sample mean is lower than some hypothesized value (iv) When we have to test that the sample mean is higher than some hypothesized value
Choose one answer.

	a. (i)
	b. (ii) (iii)
	c. (i) (iv)
	d. (ii) (iii) (iv)

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State whether true or False: a) The probability of Type I error is usually determined in advance and is understood as the level of significance of testing the hypothesis b) We can control the type I error just by fixing it at a lower level
Choose one answer.

	a. a) True b) False
	b. a) False b) False
	c. a) True b) True
	d. a) False b) True

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What is the main question in hypothesis testing?
Choose one answer.

	a. The question is whether to accept or not to accept the null hypothesis
	b. The question is whether we have to perform the testing
	c. The question is whether the test is applicable
	d. The question is whether we have to accept the test results

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If demand of certain product depends on the price of the product, which of the following are the dependent and independent variables?
Choose one answer.

	a. Demand-Dependent variable Price-Dependent variable
	b. Demand-Independent variable Price-Independent variable
	c. Demand-Dependent Variable Price-Independent Variable
	d. Demand-Independent Variable Price-Dependent Variable

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The influence caused by the extraneous variable on the dependent variable is technically termed as
Choose one answer.

	a. Error
	b. Study error
	c. Experimental error
	d. Physical error

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When changes in one variable depends upon the changes in one or more other variables, the former variable is termed as-
Choose one answer.

	a. Independent variable
	b. Random variable
	c. Exogenous variable
	d. Endogenous variable

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When the changes in one variable depends upon the changes in one or more other variables, the latter variables are termed as
Choose one answer.

	a. Explanatory variables
	b. Endogenous variables
	c. Dependent variables
	d. Continuous variables

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When the dependent variable is not free from the effects of the extraneous variable, the relationship between dependent and independent variables is said to be-
Choose one answer.

	a. Confounded by random variables
	b. Confounded by dependent variables
	c. Confounded by extraneous variables
	d. Confounded by independent variables

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State whether true or false. A. Case study would depend upon wit, common sense and imagination of the person doing the case study B. If the life history has been written in the first person, it must be incomplete
Choose one answer.

	a. A.True, B. False
	b. A.True, B. True
	c. A.False, B. False
	d. A.False, B. True

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State whether true or false: A. Social situation must be carefully and continuously specified as a factor B. The strategic role of the family group in transmitting the culture may not be recognized
Choose one answer.

	a. A. False, B. True
	b. A. True, B. True
	c. A. False, B. False
	d. A. True, B. False

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State whether true or false: A. The organic motto of action must be socially relevant B. The specific method of elaboration of organic material onto social behavior must be clearly shown
Choose one answer.

	a. A. False, B. False
	b. A. False, B. True
	c. A. True, B. True
	d. A. True, B. False

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By which of the following methods, sample numbers cannot be drawn in case simple random sampling?
Choose one answer.

	a. Throwing of dice
	b. Lottery method
	c. Table of random numbers
	d. Computer

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What do you understand by the independent chance?
Choose one answer.

	a. The chance of selection of one sample element is independent of the population
	b. The chance of selection of one sample is not affected by the population
	c. The chance of selection of the sample is dependent
	d. The draw of one element will not affect the chances of other elements being selected

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Which of the following is the advantage of the simple random sampling?
Choose one answer.

	a. Does not ensure proportionate representation
	b. Expensive in terms of time and money
	c. All elements have equal chance of being selected
	d. Sampling error is greater than that in other probability samples of same size

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Which of the following is the disadvantage of the simple random sampling method?
Choose one answer.

	a. Easiest method
	b. All elements in population have an equal chance of being selected
	c. It cannot be applied for heterogeneous sample
	d. It does not require prior knowledge of the true composition of the population

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Which of the following is true?
Choose one answer.

	a. All the criteria should be met in order to get a good sampling design
	b. Economy is the most important criteria to choose a sampling design
	c. The criteria for choosing a sampling design frequently conflict and the researcher must balance and blend them to obtain a good sampling plan
	d. One should use complicated methods to get good sampling design

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State whether true or false- 1. Data completeness depends on the methodology and sampling design adopted by the original organization 2. When a researcher wants to use secondary data for his research, he should evaluate them before deciding to use them
Choose one answer.

	a. 1.True, 2. False
	b. 1.False, 2. True
	c. 1.True, 2. True
	d. 1.False, 2. False

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State whether true or false- 1. For secondary data, environmental and cultural settings are required for the study 2. The use of secondary data enables a researcher to verify the findings bases on primary data
Choose one answer.

	a. 1.True, 2. False
	b. 1.False, 2. True
	c. 1.True, 2. True
	d. 1.False, 2. False

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What do you understand by the data completeness?
Choose one answer.

	a. It refers to the actual coverage of the published data
	b. It refers to the pertinence of the secondary data
	c. It refers to the data reliability
	d. It refers to the data accuracy

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Which of the following is not referred by the quality of the data?
Choose one answer.

	a. accuracy
	b. reliability
	c. completeness
	d. appropriateness

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Which of the following things need not be verified when a researcher is using a secondary data?
Choose one answer.

	a. Data completeness
	b. Data Pertinence
	c. Data Quantity
	d. Data Quality

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Fill up the gaps: Observations is ____ demanding of the subjects and has ____ less biasing effect on their conduct than questioning
Choose one answer.

	a. Less, more
	b. More, less
	c. Less, less
	d. More, more

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State whether true or false- 1. The main virtue of observation is its directness 2. Observation is more suitable for studying subjects who are unable to articulate meaningfully
Choose one answer.

	a. 1.True, 2. False
	b. 1.False, 2. True
	c. 1.False, 2. False
	d. 1.True, 2, True

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State whether true or false- 1. In the non-participant observations, the observer stands apart and does not participate in the phenomenon observed 2. In direct observation, it is not necessary for the observer to have physical presence
Choose one answer.

	a. 1.True, 2. True
	b. 1.False, 2. True
	c. 1.True, 2. False
	d. 1.False, 2. False

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State whether true or false: 1. Recordings should be accurate and complete in case of observation 2. Observations may cover any number of representative samples of the cases
Choose one answer.

	a. 1.True, 2. False
	b. 1.True, 2. True
	c. 1.False, 2. True
	d. 1.False, 2. False

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The uncontrolled observation does not involve control over _____ and ______ variables
Choose one answer.

	a. Dependent, external
	b. External, internal
	c. Extrinsic, intrinsic
	d. Internal, extrinsic

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A questionnaire is filled by the ________ whereas the schedule is filled by the ________
Choose one answer.

	a. Investigator, investigator
	b. Investigator, respondent
	c. Respondent, investigator
	d. Respondent, respondent

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Mail survey method involves __________ with a request to complete them and return by post
Choose one answer.

	a. Phoning and asking questions from a questionnaire
	b. Preparation of a simple survey
	c. Sending questionnaires to the respondents
	d. Sending mass mails to all prospective respondents

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State whether true or false- (i) Mail survey does not involve face-to-face conversation between the investigator and the respondent (ii)In mail survey, communication is carried out orally and this require more cooperation from the respondents
Choose one answer.

	a. i)True ii)True
	b. i)False ii)True
	c. i)False ii)False
	d. i)Trueii)False

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What is the main distinction between the schedules and the questionnaires?
Choose one answer.

	a. Questionnaires are carried by the investigator itself whereas schedules are mailed to the respondent
	b. Questionnaires are lengthy whereas schedules are very short
	c. Questionnaires are mailed to the respondents whereas schedules are carried by the investigator himself
	d. Questionnaires and schedules are both mailed to respondents

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Which of the following techniques will not work in increasing the response rate in mail survey?
Choose one answer.

	a. Visiting the house of the respondent
	b. Making advance phone call
	c. Incentives
	d. Quality printing

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State whether True or False- 1. Interviewing is costly in time and money 2. Interview results are adversely affected by interviewer's mode of asking questions and interactions
Choose one answer.

	a. 1. True, 2. False
	b. 1. False, 2. True
	c. 1. True, 2. True
	d. 1. False, 2. False

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State whether True or False- 1. Like that of a chemical technician, it is rather a flexible psychological process 2. The extent of his success as an interviewer is very largely dependent upon his insight and skill in dealing with varying socio-physiological situations
Choose one answer.

	a. 1. False, 2. True
	b. 1. True, 2. True
	c. 1. False, 2. False
	d. 1. True, 2. False

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State whether true or false: 1. Interview is a conversation with specific purpose, i.e., obtaining information relevant to a study 2. The interaction between the interviewer and the respondent need not necessarily be on a face-to-face basis, because interview can be conducted over the telephone also
Choose one answer.

	a. 1.True, 2. True
	b. 1.True, 2. False
	c. 1.False, 2. True
	d. 1.False, 2. False

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What is the limitation of Non-directive interview?
Choose one answer.

	a. It can closely approximate the spontaneity of natural conversation
	b. More prone to interviewers bias
	c. Provide less opportunity to explore the problem in an unrestricted manner
	d. Data obtained from one interview is not comparable to the data from the next

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When personal interview is feasible?
Choose one answer.

	a. When the area covered for survey is compact or when number of interviewee is very large
	b. When sufficient number of interviewers are available or when the number of interviewee is very large
	c. When the area covered for survey is compact or when sufficient number of interviewers are available
	d. When the area covered for survey is not compact or not sufficient experts are there for interviewing

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How the transcription of data can be used?
Choose one answer.

	a. It can be used only to analyze the data
	b. It can be used to sum up the data
	c. It can be used to summarize and arrange the data in compact form for further analysis
	d. It can be used to understand the situation

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State whether true or false- 1. The main aim of transition is to minimize the shuffling proceeds between several responses and several observations 2. When the sample size is manageable, the researcher must use any computerization process to analyze the data
Choose one answer.

	a. 1.True2.True
	b. 1.False2.True
	c. 1.False2.False
	d. 1.True2.False

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State whether true or false- 1. When open ended responses have been received, classification is necessary to code the responses 2. Classification should be linked to the theory and the aim of the particular study
Choose one answer.

	a. 1.True2.False
	b. 1.False2.True
	c. 1.True2.True
	d. 1.False2.False

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What is SPSS?
Choose one answer.

	a. It is a program for analyzing risk situations
	b. It is an integrated set of programs for data correction
	c. It is an integrated set if programs suitable for analysis of social science data
	d. It is an integrated

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What is the main requisite for a transcription process?
Choose one answer.

	a. Preparation of the data sheets where observations are the row of the database and the responses/variables are the columns of the data sheet
	b. Preparation of the data sheets where observations are the columns of the database and the responses/variables are the rows of the data sheet
	c. Preparation of the data sheets where observations and variables are both the rows of the database
	d. Preparation of the data sheets where observations and variables are both the columns of the database

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Fill in the banks- 1. _______ is a short summary of technical report 2. _________ is designed for publication in a professional journal
Choose one answer.

	a. 1.Research article2.Research abstract
	b. 1.Summary reports 2.Research abstract
	c. 1..Research abstract 2.Summary reports
	d. 1.Research abstract 2.Research article

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State whether true or false- 1. In a research report, each piece of presentation should fit into the whole, just as individual pieces into a jigsaw puzzle 2. It is better to keep the body of the presentation intact without breaking into parts to keep the constancy in the report
Choose one answer.

	a. 1.True 2.True
	b. 1.False 2.False
	c. 1.True 2.False
	d. 1.False 2.True

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State whether true or false- 1. In a technical report, a comprehensive full report of the research process and its outcome are included 2. In popular report the reader is less interested in the methodological details, but more interested in the findings of the study
Choose one answer.

	a. 1.True 2.True
	b. 1.False 2.True
	c. 1.True 2.False
	d. 1.False 2.False

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State whether true or false- 1. Research report is a means for communicating research experience to others 2. Research report provides highly specific information for a clearly designated audience
Choose one answer.

	a. 1.False 2.False
	b. 1.True 2.False
	c. 1.True 2.True
	d. 1.False 2.True

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State whether true or false- 1. When there is a time lag between data collection and presentation of the result, then also there is no chance of loss of significance and usefulness of the study 2. Summary report is meant for general public
Choose one answer.

	a. 1.False2.False
	b. 1.True2.True
	c. 1.False2.True
	d. 1.True2.False