Research Methodology Quiz

Research is a scientific and systematic search for pertinent information on a specific topic. This definition is given by:

• D. Slesinger

• C.R. Kothari

• L.V. Redman

• Karl Pearson

Depending upon the place where the research is carried out (according to the data generating source), research can be classified into:

• Field Studies or field experiments

• Laboratory studies or Laboratory experiments

• Library studies or documentary research

• All the above

The conclusions/findings of which type of research cannot be generalized to other situations?

• Casual Comparative Research

• Historical Research

• Descriptive Research

• Experimental Research

Who can successfully conduct Research?

• Someone who is a hard worker

• Possesses post-graduation degree

• Has studied research methodology

• Possesses thinking and reasoning ability

UGC Stands for:

• University Grants Commission

• Union Government Commission

• University Governance Council

• Union government Council

The rejection probability of Null Hypothesis when it is true is called as?

• Level of Confidence

• Level of Significance

• Level of Margin

• Level of Rejection

What are the various components of a Research Design?

• Need for the study

• Review of previous Literature

• Objectives of the study

• All of the above

Which of the following is not a method of collecting Primary data?

• Observation Method

• Through Local Reporters and Correspondents

• Interview method

• Published sources

Which of the following are the advantages of census?

• In a census each and every respondent of the population is considered and various population parameters are compiled for information.

• The information obtained on the basis of census data is more reliable and accurate.

• If we are conducting a survey for the first time we can have a census instead of sample survey

• All of the above.

Cluster sampling is based on the following principle:

• The differences or variability within a cluster should be as large as possible.

• The variability between clusters should be as small as possible.

• Neither (a) nor (b)

• Both (a) and (b)