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Research methodology unit 2

Total questions: 66

Worksheet time: 39mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A concept which can take on different quantitative values is called a (a)  

2.

_________ are statements concerned with the logical relationship among concepts

a)

Concepts

b)

Hypothesis

c)

Propostions

d)

Variable

3.

_________ is an initial research

a)

Causal research

b)

Experimental research

c)

Empirical research

d)

Exploratory research

4.

______________ are designed to get targeted consumers to provide honest feedback and suggestions on a product or service

a)

Interview design

b)

Focus group

c)

Survey

d)

Questionnaire

5.

(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

6.

_________ is a set of logically interrelated statements in the form of empirical assertions about properties of infinite class of events or things

a)

Abstract

b)

Theory

c)

conclusion

d)

None of these

7.

_________ defines a variable in terms of specific measurement and testing criteria

a)

Abstract

b)

Construct

c)

Concept

d)

Operational definition

8.

________ research deals with practical problems

a)

Basic

b)

Exploratory

c)

Applied

d)

Causal

9.

Research process begin with

a)

introduction

b)

hypothesis

c)

the discovery and identification of problem

d)

none of the above

10.

The Data which is collected by the researcher freshly for the first time is called

a)

Primary data

b)

Secondary data

c)

Nil data

11.

The data which is already collected is called as

a)

secondary data

b)

primary data

c)

extraordinary data

12.

Research is defined as

a)

Again and Again search for knowledge

b)

getting information from another report

c)

gathering data from internet

13.

What do you mean by the term findings of the study

a)

Findings by the researcher

b)

mistakes found in research report

c)

hidden details of the comapny

14.

Why graphs, tables and charts are inserted in the research report

a)

for better understanding

b)

to attract other researchers

c)

to save pages

15.

A gap or uncertainty which hampers the process of efficient decision making in a given body of knowledge

a)

Hypothesis

b)

research design

c)

research problem

d)

none of these

16.

Research process begin with

a)

introduction

b)

hypothesis

c)

the discovery and identification of problem

d)

none of the above

17.

Small portion of existing knowledge and experience of the people is published in written form

a)

experience survey

b)

pilot study

c)

focus group

d)

problem definition

18.

A theory explains and predicts about a

a)

principles

b)

phenomena

c)

formula

d)

none of these

19.

research deals with the practical problems

a)

fundamental research

b)

applied research

c)

exploratory research

d)

experimental research

20.

Researcher may have a list of topics to be discuss ,Much like a informal discussion

a)

pilot study

b)

experience survey

c)

casual study

d)

situational analysis

21.

census data is an example of

a)

basic data

b)

primary data

c)

secondary data

d)

casual data

22.

customer letters are the example of

a)

external secondary data

b)

internal secondary data

c)

casual data

d)

none of these

23.

A way of gaining knowledge by means of direct and indirect observation or experience

a)

empirical research

b)

fundamental research

c)

applied research

d)

casual research

24.

Generally involves a large audience to collect a large amount of data. name it

a)

Survey research

b)

applied research

c)

casual research

d)

none of these

25.

An experiment is set up and a hypothesis is tested by creating a situation in which one of the variable is manipulated.

a)

exploratory research

b)

basic research

c)

experimental research

d)

none of these

26.

An observational type of method, in which a set of audience is observed at a given point in time.

a)

Longitudinal study

b)

cross sectional study

c)

survey method

d)

case study

27.

Research results will be descriptive rather than predictive.

a)

quantitative research

b)

qualitative research

c)

fundamental research

d)

applied research

28.

Research is a journey from……..

a)

Data to Information

b)

Known to Unknown

c)

Unknown to Known

d)

Information to Data

29.

Criteria of good research involves:

a)

Logical

b)

Replicable

c)

Systematic

d)

Empirical

30.

............ is concerned with selecting specific methods, tools and techniques for collecting, classifying, analysing and interpreting data.

a)

Decision Making

b)

Sample Design

c)

Research Methodology

d)

Business Research

31.

……………. is a fact finding investigation.

a)

Explanatory Research

b)

Descriptive Research

c)

Explanatory Research

d)

None of these

32.

……….. is a research in which data is collected from a population at one point of time.

a)

Longitudinal

b)

Panel Study

c)

Cross Sectional

d)

Cohort Study

33.

…………… is an in-depth study of single case, a social unit or situation.

a)

Diagnostic Research

b)

Trend Study

c)

Panel Study

d)

Case Study

34.

………….. research is based on the application of theories & principles developed in pure research.

a)

Applied Research

b)

Basic Research

c)

Pure Research

d)

Theoretical Research

35.

Motivation Research is a …………………. research.

a)

Quantitative

b)

Qualitative

c)

Both Quantitative & Qualitative

d)

None of these

36.

………. research is generally quantitative in nature.

a)

Systematic

b)

Structured

c)

Unstructured

d)

Both Structured and Unstructured

37.

………… moving from observation to theory.

a)

Mixed Theory

b)

Deduction Theory

c)

Induction Theory

d)

Abduction Theory

38.

………… moving from general to particular.

a)

Induction Approach

b)

Deduction Approach

c)

Abduction Approach

d)

None of these

39.

…………… means contemplation or speculation.

a)

Concept

b)

Definition

c)

Proposition

d)

Theory

40.

………… are the first building blocks of theory.

a)

Definition and Variables

b)

Concepts and Constructs

c)

Propositions and Hypothesis

d)

None of the above

41.

…………. is a symbol of an event, act, characteristic or attribute that can be measured and to which we assign categorical values.

a)

Hypothesis

b)

Concept

c)

Variable

d)

Definition

42.

The variable which influences other variable is known as …………

a)

Dependent Variable

b)

Independent Variable

c)

Moderating Variable

d)

Intervening Variable

43.

.......... is a tentative statement formulated for empirical testing.

a)

Theory

b)

Hypothesis

c)

Proposition

d)

Research

44.

…………. points out there is no difference between two populations in respect of same property.

a)

Null Hypothesis

b)

Alternative Hypothesis

c)

Working Hypothesis

d)

Causal Hypothesis

45.

Research process begin with

a)

Introduction

b)

Hypothesis

c)

the discovery $ identification of problem

d)

None of the above

46.

An experiment is set up and a hypothesis is tested by creating a situation in which one of the variable is manipulated.

a)

exploratory research

b)

basic research

c)

experimental research

d)

none of these

47.

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

a)

applied research

b)

survey method

c)

Longitudinal study

d)

none of these

48.

Research results will be descriptive rather than predictive.

a)

quantitative research

b)

qualitative research

c)

fundamental research

d)

applied research

49.

_________ are statements concerned with the logical relationship among concepts

a)

Concepts

b)

Hypothesis

c)

Propostions

d)

Variable

50.

Technique that allow several members of a hiring company to interview a job candidate at the same time is

a)

Panel Interview

b)

Self administered interview

c)

Mail Interview

d)

Electronic Interview

51.

A small experiment to designed to test logistics and gather information prior to a larger study

a)

focus group

b)

secondary data analysis

c)

pilot study

d)

case analysis

52.

Small portion of existing knowledge and experience of the people is published in written form

a)

experience survey

b)

pilot study

c)

focus group

d)

problem definition

53.

______________ are designed to get targeted consumers to provide honest feedback and suggestions on a product or service

a)

Interview design

b)

Focus group

c)

Survey

d)

Questionnaire

54.

3. A common test in research demands much priority on

a)

(A) Reliability

b)

(B) Usability

c)

(C) Objectivity

d)

(D) All of the above

55.

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

a)

1-7-2-6-3-5-4

b)

4-6-5-1-7-2-3

c)

4-6-5-3-2-7-1

d)

6-7-2-3-4-5-1

56.

The Research Report is divided in three parts (a)  

57.

Independent Variable (IV): IV is that variable which is manipulated

(a)  

58.

Secondary data can almost always be obtained more quickly and at a lower cost than __________data.

a)

Tertiary

b)

Collective

c)

Research

d)

Primary

59.

Method that involves recording the behavioural pattern of people, objects and events in a systematic manner to obtain information about the phenomenon of interest

a)

Observation

b)

Online Survey

c)

Schedules

d)

Warranty Cards

60.

A sample study is a study of

a)

Whole population

b)

Only representative items

c)

51 items

d)

None of these

61.
What is an example of primary research?
a)
Magazine
b)
Observation
c)
Newspaper
d)
Government statistics
62.
This research method is a descriptive technique in which one individual or group is studied in depth in the hope of revealing universal principles
a)
Case Study
b)
Survey
c)
Observational
d)
Correlational
e)
Experiments
63.

What is a hypothesis?

a)

an educated guess

b)

an absolute solution

c)

a random guess

d)

an experiment

64.

What is a target population?

a)

the whole group you want to study or describe

b)

the population that is practicing for the Hunger Games

c)

population inside the classroom

d)

part of the group you want to study or describe

65.

Which word means the same as information?

a)

results

b)

data

c)

research

d)

search

66.

Research can help you reach new ___________________

a)

conclusions

b)

places

c)

people

d)

words