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Introduction to research methods MPES Unit-I

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

It is a structured inquiry that utilizes acceptable scientific methodology to solve problems and creates new knowledge that is generally acceptable.

a)

Research

b)

Methodology

c)

Scientific Inquiry

d)

Generalization

2.

It aims to develop new knowledge and apply scientific and engineering principles to connect the knowledge in one field to that in others.

a)

Research

b)

Methodology

c)

Scientific Inquiry

d)

Generalization

3.

A characteristic of research which describes “following an orderly and sequential procedure to make discoveries.”

a)

Objectiveness

b)

Systematic

c)

Timeliness

d)

Relevance

4.

A characteristic of research which describes “dealing with facts, not with mere opinions or assumptions.”

a)

Objectiveness

b)

Systematic

c)

Timeliness

d)

Relevance

5.

A characteristics of research which depicts research as “working on topic that is fresh, new & interesting to the present society.”

a)

Objectiveness

b)

Systematic

c)

Timeliness

d)

Relevance

6.

A characteristics of research which states that research topics must “help improve community or solve societal problems.”

a)

Objectiveness

b)

Systematic

c)

Timeliness

d)

Relevance

7.

A characteristics of research which states that research “uses simple, direct, concise and correct language.”

a)

Relevance

b)

Replicable

c)

Clarity

d)

Analytical

8.

A characteristics of research which posits that research “can be repeated for verification/ confirmation.”

a)

Relevance

b)

Replicable

c)

Clarity

d)

Analytical

9.

A characteristics of research which posits that research must have “no error in interpretation since data are analyzed critically.”

a)

Relevance

b)

Replicable

c)

Clarity

d)

Analytical

10.

Data are collected through statistical analysis

a)

QUANTITATIVE

b)

QUALITATIVE

11.

Four steps in conducting a research!

a)

Defining research problems

b)

Arranging research procedures

c)

Analyzing data

d)

Rejecting references

e)

Making conclusion

12.

The following are the importance of research, EXCEPT...

a)

Gather Relevant Information

b)

Improve Quality of Social Life

c)

Understand History

d)

Personal and Professional Development

13.

Good research uses facts and data that are obtained through a thorough investigation. This means that research is ___________

a)

analytical

b)

empirical

c)

systematic

d)

cyclical

14.

A researcher uses the scientific method to acquire knowledge through observation, evaluation, interpretation, and theoretical explanation. This researcher is engaged in ______.

a)

Statistics

b)

Science

c)

Sampling

d)

Empiricism

15.

A researcher uses the scientific method to acquire knowledge through observation, evaluation, interpretation, and theoretical explanation. This researcher is engaged in ______.

a)

Statistics

b)

Science

c)

Sampling

d)

Empiricism

16.

The ______ refers to a set of systematic techniques used to acquire, modify, and integrate knowledge concerning observable and measurable phenomena.

a)

hypothesis

b)

population

c)

scientific method

d)

operational definition

17.

Based on results reported in published articles, a researcher states that men will be less likely than women to read nutrition labels when making decisions about purchasing foods. What is this statement called?

a)

intuition

b)

hypothesis

c)

research plan

d)

literature review

18.

Using the scientific method, we typically analyze and evaluate data in order to ______.

a)

avoid the need to conduct a study

b)

avoid using statistical techniques

c)

determine whether or not to measure data

d)

determine whether the pattern of data shows support for a research hypothesis

19.

Quantitative research uses the scientific method to ______.

a)

record observations as numeric data

b)

make nonnumeric observations, from which conclusions are drawn without the use of statistical analysis

c)

conduct studies that can be completed without the use of statistical analysis

d)

make guesses about scientific phenomena

20.

______ uses the scientific method to make nonnumeric observations, from which conclusions are drawn without the use of statistical analysis.

a)

Quantitative research

b)

Qualitative research

c)

Basic research

d)

Applied research

21.

Which of the following is a variable?

a)

Never married

b)

Married

c)

Divorced

d)

Marital Status

22.

What do you call the degree of consistency and precision which produces a stable result of the conducted research?

a)

Consistency

b)

Reliability

c)

Scope

d)

Introduction

23.

This refers to a particular procedure or set of procedures applied in conducting a research or study.

a)

Introduction

b)

Review of Related Literature

c)

Methodology

d)

Findings, Results and Recommendations

24.

A remark, statement or comment based on something one has seen, heard or noticed.

a)

Hearsay

b)

Gossip

c)

Observation

d)

Noticed Actions

25.

The extent of the area or subject matter that something deals with or to which it is relevant.

a)

Limitation

b)

Scope

c)

Methodology

d)

Literature

26.

The sources you used on your research.

a)

Sources

b)

References

c)

Literature

d)

Results

27.

The systematic investigation that aims to establish facts and reach new conclusions.

a)

Observation

b)

Reseach

c)

Investigation

d)

Scientific Investigation

28.

Research is a way of establishing knowledge through

a)

empiricism

b)

logic

c)

intuition

d)

ethical reasoning

29.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of research?

a)

systematic

b)

replicable

c)

simple

d)

empirical

30.

It is an organized search for knowledge

a)

hypothesis

b)

systematic

c)

research

d)

data

31.

It is a collection of observations from which conclusions can be drawn. Itt can be words, numbers or images.

a)

hypothesis

b)

systematic

c)

research

d)

data

32.

A researcher conducted and made a modification in the research methodology of a research report found in an online science journal satisfies what characteristic of research?

a)

replicable

b)

controllable

c)

systematic

d)

logical

33.

The subsequent are aims of research EXCEPT

a)

generating new knowledge

b)

verifying existing knowledge

c)

finding application for old knowledge

d)

developing investigator

34.

Which of the following criteria SHOULD be considered for a good basic research?

a)

cost

b)

accessibility

c)

clearly-defined goals

d)

questionable validity and reliability of research methods

35.

This concept implies that whatever we conclude on the basis of our findings is correct and can be verified by other researchers

a)

controlled

b)

empirical

c)

reliable and valid

d)

systematic

36.

Which of the following statements below is the most convincing way to begin a research paper?

a)

"I think you should listen to the evidence that I will present to you."

b)

"I feel that you should listen to the evidence that I will present to you."

c)

"The evidence presented will demonstrate that..."

d)

"I believe this evidence is important because..."

37.

When a topic is interesting, it is automatically considered relevant.

a)

True

b)

False

38.
Which of the following should appear first in your research paper?
a)
works cited page
b)
introduction
c)
title
d)
conclusion
39.

Experimental research is completed in a _______________environment.

a)

controlled

b)

scientific

c)

educational

40.

The research problem

a)

Is related to a concept or phenomenon needs to be understood because little research has been done on it.

b)

Involve the forms of data collection, analysis and interpretation that researcher propose for their studies.

c)

Is a strategy of inquiry in which the researcher derives a general, abstract theory of a process, action, or interaction grounded in the views of participants.