Introduction to research methodology

Mean, Median and Mode are :

• Measures of deviation

• Ways of sampling

• Measures of control tendency

• None of the above

Research is

• Searching again and again

• Finding solution to any problem

• Working in a scientific way to search for truth of any problem

• None of the above

Which of the following is the first step in starting the research process?

• Searching sources of information to locate problem.

• Survey of related literature

• Identification of problem

• Searching for solutions to the problem

A common test in research demands much priority on

• Reliability

• Useability

• Objectivity

• All of the above

Action research means

• A longitudinal research

• An applied research

• A research initiated to solve an immediate problem

• A research with socioeconomic objective

A reasoning where we start with certain particular statements and conclude with a universal statement is called

• Deductive Reasoning

• Inductive Reasoning

• Abnormal Reasoning

• Transcendental Reasoning

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

• Socio-economic Status

• Marital Status

• Numerical Aptitude

• Professional Attitude

The essential qualities of a researcher are

• Spirit of free enquiry

• Reliance on observation and evidence

• Systematization or theorizing of knowledge

• All the above

In the process of conducting research ‘Formulation of Hypothesis” is followed by

• Statement of Objectives

• Analysis of Data

• Selection of Research Tools

• Collection of Data

A research paper is a brief report of research work based on

• Primary Data only

• Secondary Data only

• Both Primary and Secondary Data

• None of the above