Research Methodology

Read the statements below and fill in the blank with a word that best describe the given statements.

__________Sampling technique in which the researcher selects samples based on the subjective judgment of the researcher rather than random selection.

• Nonprobability Sampling Technique
• Probability sampling

A type of non probability sampling where the samples are chosen based on the goals of the study. They may be chosen based on their knowledge of the study being conducted or if they satisfy the traits or conditions set by the researcher

• Simple Random Sampling

• Stratified Sampling

• Purposive Sampling

• Convenience Sampling

Q. Which of the following is not a type of non-probability sampling?

• Quota sampling

• Convenience sampling

• Snowball sampling

• Stratified random sampling

Q.Which among the following is the benefit of using simple random sampling?

• The results are always representative.

• Interviewers can choose respondents freely.

• Informants can refuse to participate.

• We can calculate the accuracy of the results.

Q. Fundamental research reflects the ability to:

• Synthesize new ideals

• Expound new principles

• Evaluate the existing material concerning research

• Study the existing literature regarding various topics

Q. Which of the following statement is correct?

• Reliability ensures the validity

• Validity ensures reliability

• Reliability and validity are independent of each other

• Reliability does not depend on objectivity

Q) Research and Development become the index of development of the country. Which of the following reasons are true with regards to this statement?

• 1. R&D targets human development

• 1. R&D can enhance people's standard of living in the country

• 1. R&D reflects the actual economic and social conditions being prevailed in the country

• 1. All the above

A researcher divides the population of product users into three groups based on degree of use. If the researcher then draws a random sample from each user group independently, the researcher has created a ____ sample.

• simple random

• stratified

• judgment

• quota

Role of hypothesis is very important before _____.

• Selection of problem

• Data collection

• Preparing research report

• Drawn Conclusion

Why do you need to review the existing literature?

• To make sure you have a long list of references

• Because without it, you could never reach the required word-count

• To help in your general studying

• To find out what is already known about your area of interest