Research methodology

Which method is an attempt to test a hypothesis under highly controlled conditions established by the researcher?

• Experiment method

• Survey method

• Life histories

• Ethnographic method

Select the correct statement on the use of questionnaire as research tool

• Questionnaire is personally executed in the field by the researcher

• Questionnaire is used only to collect qualitative data

• Questionnaire is mailed to the respondents but subsequently filled in by the researcher herself/himself

• Questionnaire is mailed to the respondents and filled in by the respondents

Which criterion in qualitative research addresses the believability or trustworthiness of the study's findings?

• Transferability

• Credibility

• Internal validity

• Confirmability

In which of the following research methods, manipulation and control of variables, and randomization of sample are two of the basic requirements?

• Ex post facto research

• Descriptive research

• Case study research

• Experimental research

The term "research methodology" refers to

• the methods used in data collection and analysis.

• the rules for writing a research report or paper.

• the specific methods of study and analysis.

• the theoretical paradigms for data collection, analysis and interpretation

Which among the following is not a type of probability sampling?

• Quota sampling

• Stratified sampling

• Cluster sampling

• None of the above

In which of the following, randomisation is not done?

• Stratified sampling

• Purposive sampling

• Multistage sampling

• Systematic sampling

Identify non probability sampling procedures

• Simple random sampling

• Cluster sampling

• Quota sampling

• Stratified sampling

Which of the following would generally require largest sample size?

• Cluster sampling

• Simple random sampling

• Systematic sampling

• Stratified sampling

Measure of central tendency is

• Range

• Mean

• Standard deviation

• Correlation