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Name
Class
Date
1.

Research process begins with:

a)

Identification of research problem

b)

Research design

c)

Collection of data

d)

Report writing

2.

Descriptive research is...

a)

observation of phenomena to provide an explanation of its mechanism

b)

examines relationships between variables statistically

c)

changing variable values to determine relationships between them

d)

observing the effects of one variable to another varying variable

3.

....research is an in-depth study of a particular phenomenon.

a)

Descriptive

b)

Correlational

c)

Qualitative

d)

Quantitative

4.

This type of research aims to find applications for the theories or create a product employing the existing idea or theory.

a)

Basic research

b)

Applied research

c)

Qualitative research

d)

Quantitative research

5.

The Characteristic of research that should means follow a step by step procedure is called:

a)

Systematic

b)

Specific

c)

Clean and clear

d)

Empirical

6.

The Characteristics of research that it should be based on proven scientific methods is called:

a)

Systematic

b)

Specific

c)

Clean and clear

d)

Empirical Solution

7.

Using someone else's work to help you without their permission is:

a)

periodical

b)

plagiarism

c)

research

d)

cite

8.

Is this a case of plagiarism?
A researcher puts her name on a quotation of Shakespeare

a)

YES

b)

NO

9.

Ahmed meant to cite his sources, but he forgot. Is this an example of plagiarism?

a)

YES

b)

NO

10.

Is this a case of plagiarism?
In Aia's assignment, she carefully expressed the ideas of the author and wrote the author's name.

a)

YES

b)

NO

11.

Is this a case of plagiarism?
After reading a selection, Mohamed correctly wrote the contents of the selection and cited the author.

a)

YES

b)

NO

12.

The discipline dealing with what is good and bad and with moral duty and obligation is called

a)

Quantitative data collection

b)

Research plan

c)

Research ethics

d)

Plagiarism

13.

………… refers to the act of using another person's ideas, words, processes, and results without giving due credit.

a)

Research ethics

b)

Interview

c)

observation

d)

Plagiarism

14.

Paraphrasing is...

a)

Copying the text

b)

Putting information that I read into my own words

c)

Saying whatever I want after reading

d)

examines relationships between variables statistically

15.

When should you cite a source?

a)

each time you write an idea that is your own

b)

each time you write a word that a reader may not know

c)

each time you write a fact or idea that's not your own

d)

each time you include your own photo or drawing

16.

Why is it important to cite your sources?

a)

You will get arrested if you don't

b)

It gives credit to your source

c)

Your teacher requires it

d)

All the these

17.

If you find a great website as a source for your English project, which of the following is true?

a)

You don't have to cite your source if you only use short quotations

b)

You can't use any of the information on the site without permission

c)

You can use information on the site as long as you cite it properly

d)

You can copy and paste the text, but not the images, into your report

18.

Plagiarism is ..........

a)

Using my own words to express another's ideas

b)

A game played in England

c)

Citing my source and giving credit to that author

d)

Copying someone else's work and passing it off as my own

19.

How do you show that a sentence is a quote from another source?

a)

underline it

b)

put it in boldface

c)

put it in italics

d)

surround it with quotation marks

20.

If you quote directly from a source, what do you need to do

a)

Put quotes around the copied text

b)

Put the copied text in italics

c)

Make the quote bold

d)

Start a new paragraph

21.

What do we call data that are used for a new study but which were collected by an earlier researcher?

a)

Secondary data

b)

Field notes

c)

Qualitative data

d)

Primary data

22.

One advantage of using a questionnaire over an Interview in:

a)

Probe questions can be asked

b)

Respondents can be put at ease between questions

c)

Interview bias can be avoided

d)

Response rates are always high

23.

Interviewing is the favored approach EXCEPT when:

a)

There is a need for highly personalized data

b)

It is important to ask supplementary questions

c)

High numbers of respondents are needed

d)

Respondents have difficulty with written language

24.

What are the two types of research data?

a)

Organized and unorganized data

b)

Qualitative and Quantitative data

c)

Interview and observation data

d)

None of these

25.

Which of the following is true about secondary data?

a)

Secondary data must be suitable

b)

Secondary data must be reliable.

c)

Secondary data must be adequate.

d)

All of these

26.

Which of the following is a method of collecting primary data?

a)

Observation method

b)

Interview method

c)

Questionnaires method

d)

All of these

27.

Structured observation is appropriate in case of:

a)

Analytical studies

b)

Descriptive studies

c)

Fundamental studies

d)

Experimental studies

28.

The search for answers to research questions is called collection of:

a)

Data

b)

Information

c)

Forms

d)

Schedules

29.

Primary data can be collected through

a)

Experiment

b)

Survey

c)

Experiment and Survey

d)

None of these

30.

What can we use to gather secondary data?

a)

Newspapers

b)

Web sites

c)

books

d)

All of these

31.

What are secondary data sources?

a)

Interview session with the sample

b)

Any data gained from a survey or questionnaires

c)

Publications, government documents, brochures, newsletters, annual reports

d)

All of these

32.

At school we use textbooks to learn about the history? When we use textbooks, what are we using?

a)

Primary Source

b)

Secondary Source

c)

Scientific research

d)

All other answers are not correct

33.

___________ data need to be adjusted to suit the objective of study in hand

a)

Primary

b)

Secondary

c)

Both (a) and (b)

d)

None of these

34.

_________________________ is a set of information collected about people or things:

a)

data

b)

statistical question

c)

plan

d)

all the other answers

35.

Data collected from "The IEEE journals" is

a)

Primary data

b)

Secondary data

c)

Both (a) and (b)

d)

none of these

36.

Primary data is preferred over secondary data where:

a)

Time available is short

b)

Accuracy is important

c)

Sufficient finance is not available

d)

Much accuracy is not required

37.

The main sources of data are:

a)

Primary

b)

Secondary

c)

Primary and Secondary

d)

Neither (a) nor (b)

38.

Which of the following is not a method of primary data collection?

a)

Direct personal investigation

b)

Collection of information through questionnaire

c)

Indirect oral investigation

d)

Reports of committees and commissions

39.

Which data is more cost?

a)

Primary data

b)

Secondary data

c)

Low data

d)

High data

40.

Sources of Data Collection

a)

Primary sources and secondary sources

b)

Books and journal

c)

Interview and observation

d)

Questionnaires and survey

41.

What is secondary sources?

a)

Interview session with the sample

b)

Data collect from an experiment

c)

Any data gained from a survey or questionnaires

d)

Publications, government documents, brochures, newsletters, annual reports

42.

Which of these is not data?

a)

Words

b)

Numbers

c)

Shoes

d)

Words and numbers

43.

Which method of collection of data covers the widest area?

a)

Telephone interview method

b)

Mailed questionnaire method

c)

direct interview method

d)

All of these

44.

A good questionnaire should have:

a)

All of these

b)

clear

c)

concise

d)

minimum questions

45.

Primary data is available in the form of published or unpublished reports:

a)

True

b)

False

46.

What is First-hand data

a)

Primary

b)

Secondary

c)

Both A and B

d)

None of these

47.

Which of these is NOT an example of a secondary source?

a)

Newspaper articles

b)

Diary Notes

c)

Databank

d)

Textbook

48.

Your parents describe how your great-grandfather came to the city where you live:

a)

Primary Sources

b)

Secondary Sources

c)

Both A and B

d)

All other answers are not correct

49.

What is a form containing a set of questions related with the field of enquiry called?

a)

Questionnaire

b)

Interview

c)

Secondary data

d)

Observation

50.

What is primary data?

a)

The researcher collects the data by conducting an inquiry based on first-hand information

b)

The researcher collects processed and tabulated data from some external source

c)

The researcher collects the data from government reports

d)

The researcher collects the data from documents or newspapers

51.

A photograph is an example of a

a)

Questionnaire

b)

Secondary Source

c)

Primary Source

d)

None of these

52.

What can we use to gather primary data?

a)

Surveys

b)

Interviews

c)

Drawings

d)

All of these

53.

Which of the following an open-ended question in a questionnaire?

a)

Have you ever tried basketball?

b)

Would you like to try basketball?

c)

What would encourage and motivate you to try basketball?

d)

Would you consider basketball if there were free lessons?

54.

The quickest method to collect primary data is:

a)

Direct Personal Investigation

b)

Indirect Oral Investigation

c)

Telephone Interview

d)

Mailed Questionnaire Method

55.

What is the first step in the critical thinking process?

a)

Gather information

b)

Apply information

c)

Understand the problem

d)

Analyzing data

56.

How can critical thinking improve your chances of making better choices?

a)

It makes you able to collect data

b)

It helps you to read extensively about the scientific topic to be addressed

c)

It gives the ability to ascertain whether an assumption, news, or idea is true or not

d)

It make you able to prepare interviews well

57.

You use critical thinking skills in everyday life:

a)

True

b)

False

58.

Which one is NOT a critical thinking skills?

a)

Close-mindedness

b)

Analysis

c)

Inference

d)

Problem Solving

59.

Does technology play a role in critical thinking process?

a)

True

b)

False

60.

How does a teacher improve critical thinking in the classroom?

a)

Encourage students to think for themselves

b)

Always gives them the right solutions

c)

Encourage students to sit silently at all times

d)

All the other answers are correct

61.

If you have a bowl with six apples and you take four, how many do you have?

a)

2 apples

b)

4 apples

c)

6 apples

d)

10 apples

62.

If you only had a match and entered a dark room that contains an oil-lamp, wood and a newspaper, what would you light first?

a)

the wood

b)

the oil-lamp

c)

the newspaper

d)

the match

63.

If an electric train moves north at 160km / h and a 16km / h wind blows west, where does the train smoke go?

a)

From north to south

b)

from south to north

c)

there is no smoke

d)

upwards

64.

Which word in the dictionary is spelled incorrectly?

a)

Incorrectly

b)

Entrepreneur

c)

Phenomenon

d)

Dictionary

65.

Which option is NOT a quality of a Critical Thinker?

a)

Active Talker

b)

Well inference

c)

Good Analysts

d)

Active Thinker

66.

Which situations can critical thinking help?

a)

School related

b)

Work related

c)

Research related

d)

All the other answers are correct

67.

Inference as a core critical thinking skill is to identify elements needed to draw reasonable conclusion

a)

True

b)

False

68.

Once the problem is identified, ____ become essential

a)

Analysis skills

b)

Communication skills

c)

Selfish thinking

d)

All the other answers are correct

69.

Which of the following is a barrier to critical thinking

a)

Communication skills

b)

Analysis skills

c)

Selfish thinking

d)

All the other answers are correct

70.

Which of the following is a barrier to critical thinking

a)

Communication skills

b)

Analysis skills

c)

Inference skills

d)

All the other answers are wrong

71.

Personal biases can prevent critical thinking because

a)

they prevent a thinker from using logic and experience to make informed decisions

b)

they prevent a thinker from being open-minded.

c)

they prevent a thinker from being fair

d)

All the other answers are correct

72.

Selfish thinking can be overcome by discussion and brainstorming sessions

a)

True

b)

False

73.

Which of the following is NOT a barrier to critical thinking

a)

Time constraint

b)

Intolerance

c)

Inference

d)

Social conditioning

74.

The first step in the problem-solving process is ____

a)

setting and implementing goals

b)

monitoring and evaluating the plan

c)

defining and analyzing the problem

d)

All the other answers are wrong

75.

Problem-solving process includes defining and analyzing the problem, exploring possible solutions, and finally implement solution.

a)

True

b)

False

76.

Using figures in technical reports is:

a)

essential

b)

not essential

c)

according to report format

d)

according to author opinion

77.

Each figure within a report should have a title and a number:

a)

As you like

b)

Inside the figure

c)

Above the figure

d)

Under the figure

78.

The appendix forms a part of the

a)

main text

b)

back matter

c)

conclusion

d)

front matter

79.

Which of the following is Not an essential part of a formal report?

a)

Table of contents

b)

Appendix

c)

References

d)

None

80.

A good title is one that has the minimum possible amount of words that describe accurately the content of the section:

a)

True

b)

False

81.

The abstract of the report:

a)

Both (A) and (B) are correct

b)

is usually several pages in length

c)

is usually written before the rest of the report

d)

None of All the other answers is correct

82.

Each table within a report should have a title and a number

a)

Under the table

b)

in the first row of the table

c)

Above the table

d)

in the first column of the table

83.

The ______ analyzes the most important results from the discussion and evaluates those results in the context of the entire work

a)

Conclusion

b)

Abstract

c)

Introduction

d)

Analytical Report

84.

When visualizing the data it then becomes _______

a)

data Analysis

b)

information

c)

Numerical Data

d)

All the other answers are correc

85.

The process of fixing or removing incorrect, corrupted, incorrectly formatted data is called

a)

Data Visualization

b)

Data preparation

c)

Data Exploration

d)

Data cleaning

86.

The abstract of the research:

a)

None of All the other answers is correct

b)

is usually several pages in length

c)

Both (A) and (B) are correct

d)

is usually written before the rest parts of the research

87.

what are data analyst skills?

a)

statistics

b)

data visualization

c)

Problem-Solving

d)

All the other answers are correct

88.

Qualitative data analysis focuses on examining _____

a)

words

b)

numbers

c)

visions

d)

concepts

89.

If a job description mentions Excel, SQL Server, and Tableau as required skills, it most likely is for a:

a)

: Data Engineer

b)

Data Analyst

c)

AI Engineer

d)

Data Translator

90.

Numeric and measurable types of data such as height, age, scores, cost are called _

a)

observation data

b)

qualitative data

c)

quantitative data

d)

All the other answers are correct

91.

Numerical data which represents countable items is called

a)

interval data (A)

b)

ratio data (C)

c)

discrete data (B)

d)

Both (A) and (C)

92.

Numerical data which their values are described as intervals on a real number line is called

a)

Both (A) and (C)

b)

discrete data (B)

c)

interval data (A)

d)

ratio data (C)

93.

Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is

a)

interval data

b)

discrete data

c)

ratio data

d)

qualitative data

94.

Descriptive Statistics Methods

a)

All the other answers are correct

b)

are applying mean, median, mode, variance, standard deviation, etc.

c)

: are numerical data analysis tools

d)

are used to describe a numerical sample

95.

Inferential Statistics methods include

a)

SWOT and Conjoint analysis

b)

applying mean, median, mode, variance, standard deviation, etc

c)

interval difference analysis

d)

All the other answers are correct

96.

The process of translating large data sets and metrics into charts, graphs is called

a)

Data preparation

b)

Data cleaning

c)

Data Exploration

d)

Data Visualization

97.

Which of the following is NOT a required skill for data analyst

a)

Data preparation

b)

Data collection

c)

Data Exploration

d)

Data Visualization

98.

The difference between each interval on a numerical data scale are equa

a)

True

b)

False

99.

Domain knowledge is to be specialist in things that are specific to the particular subject that the analyst work in.

a)

False

b)

True

100.

Data exploration is the process of transforming raw data prior to processing and analysis

a)

False

b)

True

101.

Adopting ethical principles in research means:

a)

Avoiding harm to participants

b)

The researcher is anonymous

c)

Deception is only used when necessary

d)

Selected informants give their consent

102.

Ethical problems can arise when researching the Internet because:

a)

Everyone has access to digital media

b)

Internet research has to be covert

c)

Researchers may fake their identities

d)

Respondents may fake their identities

103.

Qualitative research is used in all the following circumstances, EXCEPT:

a)

It is based on a collection of non-numerical data such as words and pictures

b)

It uses the inductive method

c)

It often uses small samples

d)

It is typically used when a great deal is already known about the topic of interest

104.

All of the following are sources of secondary data EXCEPT:

a)

The researcher’s research diary

b)

A television documentary

c)

Official statistics

d)

A company’s annual report

105.

A disadvantage of using secondary data is that:

a)

Secondary data sets are often available and accessible

b)

Data have often been collected by teams of experienced researchers

c)

The researcher may bring more detachment in viewing the data than original researchers could muster

d)

The data may have been collected with reference to research questions that are not those of the researcher

106.

The data which are collected from the place of origin is known as:

a)

None of these

b)

Primary & Secondary

c)

Secondary data

d)

Primary data

107.

Source of data collected and compiled by others is called

a)

Primary data

b)

Secondary data

c)

Primary & Secondary

d)

None of these

108.

Which of the following is an example of primary data?

a)

Book

b)

Journal

c)

News Paper

d)

Census Report

109.

Which of the following is an example of secondary data?

a)

RBI Bulletin

b)

Government Publication

c)

Committees and Commissions

d)

All of these

110.

The data of research is:

a)

Both Qualitative and Quantitative

b)

Quantitative

c)

Qualitative

d)

None of these

111.

Which of the following statements are true about the data in research?

a)

In research the data can be qualitative

b)

In research the data can be quantitative

c)

In research the data can be both qualitative & quantitative

d)

In research the data can be quantitative but never qualitative

112.

The data which are collected through Internet is called:

a)

External secondary data

b)

Internal secondary data

c)

Documentary sources

d)

None of the above

113.

Which of the following is not true?

a)

in observation method, the researcher usually collects data through observations

b)

In direct personal interview, the investigator meets informants directly and collects information

c)

In indirect interview the investigator collects data from informants directly.

d)

In structured interview pre-planned set of questions are asked in standard form

114.

Selection of appropriate method of data collection is based on:

a)

Nature, object and scope of study

b)

Availability of funds

c)

Time Factor

d)

All of these

115.

Why do you need to review the existing literature?

a)

To make sure you have a long list of references

b)

Because without it, you could never reach the required word – count

c)

To find out what is already known about your area of interest

d)

To help in your general studying

116.

The types of sources in research are ________ and _______.

a)

primary, secondary

b)

primitive, secondary

c)

basic, word of mouth

d)

experiments, gossip

117.

What is an example of a primary source?

a)

textbook

b)

academic journal

c)

Wikipedia site

d)

your observation nots

118.

Data collection is the process of ________

a)

gathering and measuring books on variables of interest

b)

gathering and measuring information on variables of interest

c)

gathering and measuring newspapers on variables of interest

d)

gathering and measuring diaries on variables of interest

119.

The three main elements of written communication skills are:

a)

Abstract, Conclusion, and References

b)

Structure, Style and Content

c)

Structure, Style and References

d)

Abstract, Conclusion and Style

120.

The way that you write a scientific research is called:

a)

The ethics

b)

The main text

c)

The format

d)

The style

121.

The abstract is

a)

a summary of the whole research

b)

previews the contents of the research

c)

should be between 100 and 200 words

d)

All the other answers are correct

122.

What is the first thing that you write in the report?

a)

Title

b)

Conclusion

c)

Results and discussion

d)

Features Introduction

123.

Characteristics of academic writing Not include:

a)

It has a formal writing style.

b)

It is personal bias

c)

It conveys information pertains to a technical subject

d)

It is concise and chooses precise words.

124.

In Planning your report, you must determine the ideas to include before you define the audience

a)

True

b)

False

125.

Labeling figures in your report means:

a)

To put a title to each figure

b)

To put a number to each figure

c)

To put a list of figures in your report

d)

To put a list of figures in your report

126.

Using tables in technical reports is:

a)

essential

b)

not essential

c)

according to report format

d)

according to author opinion

127.

While Sorting and evaluating the information in a report you must?

a)

Order topics based on their importance.

b)

Make a list of all the potential topics or sections of the report

c)

Review your material

d)

Remove redundant or irrelevant topics.

128.

The _____ from the general to the specific

a)

Order of importance

b)

Inductive order

c)

Deductive order

d)

None of these answers

129.

The ____ from the specific to the general

a)

Order of importance

b)

Inductive order

c)

Deductive order

d)

None of these answers

130.

While planning a report, "Make a list of all the potential topics or sections of the report" is enrolled as:

a)

Define the audience

b)

Define the problem and the purpose of the report

c)

Determine the ideas to include

d)

Collect the information

131.

"Organize the information" means:

a)

Review your material

b)

Be sure that you have a suitable structure or outline of the report

c)

Make a list of all the potential topics or sections of the report

d)

Highlight key terms and ideas that relate to the purpose of the report

132.

The ____ are a very useful way to show and emphasize information in the report

a)

Tables

b)

Information

c)

Abstract

d)

Figures

133.

It is not important that you do discuss the information represented in the figures

a)

True

b)

False

134.

Each figure should have a title and a number

a)

False

b)

True

135.

The ____ of a figure should include enough information to enable the figure to be self-explanatory

a)

Title

b)

None of these answers

c)

Size

d)

Number

136.

The numbering of figures should proceed ____

a)

inductive order

b)

deductive order

c)

chronologically

d)

order of importance

137.

The ____ can show a change in one function in relation to a change in another

a)

Tables

b)

Graphs

c)

Information

d)

Figures

138.

Figures can show a change in one function in relation to a change

a)

True

b)

False

139.

The label of the graph is always under the graph

a)

True

b)

False