MED 104 Method. of Res. 2023-25

The “Discussion” section of a research report may include all but which one of the following?

• discussion of the shortcomings of the research

• theoretical and practical implications of the findings

   

• a summary of the highlights of the report

• tables and graphs

If the population is homogeneous in nature which one of the following sampling technique is appropriate?

• Simple random sampling 

•   Stratified random sampling

• Cluster sampling

• Systematic sampling

In the case of heterogeneous population, the sample size should be:

• Large

• Small

• Heterogeneity of population does not affect sample size

• All other options are true

While selecting a research topic, it is recommended that researchers should:

• be cautious of letting personal motivations dictate what they study

• base their choice on a preliminary literature search

• focus on a phenomenon of proven historical importance

• choose something of strong personal interest

The discrepancies between sample estimate and population parameter is called as:

• Personal error

• Sampling error

• Response error

• Non-sampling error

Which two of the following are legitimate frameworks for setting out a literature review?

1. Constructing inter-textual coherence

2. Deconstruction of textual coherence

3. Problematizing the situation

4. Resolving discovered problems

• 1 and 2

• 2 and 3

• 1 and 3

• 2 and 4

The word ‘bibliography’ has been derived from ______ terms- ‘biblio’ meaning a book and ‘graphos’ meaning to write

• Greek

• Latin

• French

• German

In a sociogram, what is indicated if a few individuals have chosen each other but seldom anyone else?

• Cliques

• Stars

• Isolates

• Neglectees

Which of the following should be avoided while preparing a synopsis?

• Too much focus on minor issues

• Maintaining intellectual honesty

• Cite others’ work

• Set the context by doing good literature review

Which of the following questionnaire contains definite, concrete and preordained questions?

• Structured questionnaire

• Unstructured questionnaire

• Questionnaire of facts

• Closed form questionnaire