WorksheetsResearch methodology unit 2
Total questions: 66
Worksheet time: 39mins
A concept which can take on different quantitative values is called a (a)
_________ are statements concerned with the logical relationship among concepts
Concepts
Hypothesis
Propostions
Variable
_________ is an initial research
Causal research
Experimental research
Empirical research
Exploratory research
______________ are designed to get targeted consumers to provide honest feedback and suggestions on a product or service
Interview design
Focus group
Survey
Questionnaire
(a) study is used to understand the traits or behaviour of a subject under observation after repeatedly testing the subject over a period of time
_________ is a set of logically interrelated statements in the form of empirical assertions about properties of infinite class of events or things
Abstract
Theory
conclusion
None of these
_________ defines a variable in terms of specific measurement and testing criteria
Abstract
Construct
Concept
Operational definition
________ research deals with practical problems
Basic
Exploratory
Applied
Causal
Research process begin with
introduction
hypothesis
the discovery and identification of problem
none of the above
The Data which is collected by the researcher freshly for the first time is called
Primary data
Secondary data
Nil data
The data which is already collected is called as
secondary data
primary data
extraordinary data
Research is defined as
Again and Again search for knowledge
getting information from another report
gathering data from internet
What do you mean by the term findings of the study
Findings by the researcher
mistakes found in research report
hidden details of the comapny
Why graphs, tables and charts are inserted in the research report
for better understanding
to attract other researchers
to save pages
A gap or uncertainty which hampers the process of efficient decision making in a given body of knowledge
Hypothesis
research design
research problem
none of these
Research process begin with
introduction
hypothesis
the discovery and identification of problem
none of the above
Small portion of existing knowledge and experience of the people is published in written form
experience survey
pilot study
focus group
problem definition
A theory explains and predicts about a
principles
phenomena
formula
none of these
research deals with the practical problems
fundamental research
applied research
exploratory research
experimental research
Researcher may have a list of topics to be discuss ,Much like a informal discussion
pilot study
experience survey
casual study
situational analysis
census data is an example of
basic data
primary data
secondary data
casual data
customer letters are the example of
external secondary data
internal secondary data
casual data
none of these
A way of gaining knowledge by means of direct and indirect observation or experience
empirical research
fundamental research
applied research
casual research
Generally involves a large audience to collect a large amount of data. name it
Survey research
applied research
casual research
none of these
An experiment is set up and a hypothesis is tested by creating a situation in which one of the variable is manipulated.
exploratory research
basic research
experimental research
none of these
An observational type of method, in which a set of audience is observed at a given point in time.
Longitudinal study
cross sectional study
survey method
case study
Research results will be descriptive rather than predictive.
quantitative research
qualitative research
fundamental research
applied research
Research is a journey from……..
Data to Information
Known to Unknown
Unknown to Known
Information to Data
Criteria of good research involves:
Logical
Replicable
Systematic
Empirical
............ is concerned with selecting specific methods, tools and techniques for collecting, classifying, analysing and interpreting data.
Decision Making
Sample Design
Research Methodology
Business Research
……………. is a fact finding investigation.
Explanatory Research
Descriptive Research
Explanatory Research
None of these
……….. is a research in which data is collected from a population at one point of time.
Longitudinal
Panel Study
Cross Sectional
Cohort Study
…………… is an in-depth study of single case, a social unit or situation.
Diagnostic Research
Trend Study
Panel Study
Case Study
………….. research is based on the application of theories & principles developed in pure research.
Applied Research
Basic Research
Pure Research
Theoretical Research
Motivation Research is a …………………. research.
Quantitative
Qualitative
Both Quantitative & Qualitative
None of these
………. research is generally quantitative in nature.
Systematic
Structured
Unstructured
Both Structured and Unstructured
………… moving from observation to theory.
Mixed Theory
Deduction Theory
Induction Theory
Abduction Theory
………… moving from general to particular.
Induction Approach
Deduction Approach
Abduction Approach
None of these
…………… means contemplation or speculation.
Concept
Definition
Proposition
Theory
………… are the first building blocks of theory.
Definition and Variables
Concepts and Constructs
Propositions and Hypothesis
None of the above
…………. is a symbol of an event, act, characteristic or attribute that can be measured and to which we assign categorical values.
Hypothesis
Concept
Variable
Definition
The variable which influences other variable is known as …………
Dependent Variable
Independent Variable
Moderating Variable
Intervening Variable
.......... is a tentative statement formulated for empirical testing.
Theory
Hypothesis
Proposition
Research
…………. points out there is no difference between two populations in respect of same property.
Null Hypothesis
Alternative Hypothesis
Working Hypothesis
Causal Hypothesis
Research process begin with
Introduction
Hypothesis
the discovery $ identification of problem
None of the above
An experiment is set up and a hypothesis is tested by creating a situation in which one of the variable is manipulated.
exploratory research
basic research
experimental research
none of these
It is used to understand the traits or behaviour of a subject under observation after repeatedly testing the subject over a period of time. name it
applied research
survey method
Longitudinal study
none of these
Research results will be descriptive rather than predictive.
quantitative research
qualitative research
fundamental research
applied research
_________ are statements concerned with the logical relationship among concepts
Concepts
Hypothesis
Propostions
Variable
Technique that allow several members of a hiring company to interview a job candidate at the same time is
Panel Interview
Self administered interview
Mail Interview
Electronic Interview
A small experiment to designed to test logistics and gather information prior to a larger study
focus group
secondary data analysis
pilot study
case analysis
Small portion of existing knowledge and experience of the people is published in written form
experience survey
pilot study
focus group
problem definition
______________ are designed to get targeted consumers to provide honest feedback and suggestions on a product or service
Interview design
Focus group
Survey
Questionnaire
3. A common test in research demands much priority on
(A) Reliability
(B) Usability
(C) Objectivity
(D) All of the above
Arrange the Stages of Research in Ascending Order .
1. Designing the Questionnaire
2. Data Analysis and Data Interpretation
3. Preparation of Research Report
4. Identifying and Selection of Research Problem
5. Research Design
6. Formulation of Hypothesis
7. Collection of Data
1-7-2-6-3-5-4
4-6-5-1-7-2-3
4-6-5-3-2-7-1
6-7-2-3-4-5-1
The Research Report is divided in three parts (a)
Independent Variable (IV): IV is that variable which is manipulated
(a)
Secondary data can almost always be obtained more quickly and at a lower cost than __________data.
Tertiary
Collective
Research
Primary
Method that involves recording the behavioural pattern of people, objects and events in a systematic manner to obtain information about the phenomenon of interest
Observation
Online Survey
Schedules
Warranty Cards
A sample study is a study of
Whole population
Only representative items
51 items
None of these
What is a hypothesis?
an educated guess
an absolute solution
a random guess
an experiment
What is a target population?
the whole group you want to study or describe
the population that is practicing for the Hunger Games
population inside the classroom
part of the group you want to study or describe
Which word means the same as information?
results
data
research
search
Research can help you reach new ___________________
conclusions
places
people
words
