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Research Methodology Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The main aim of research is to find out the (a)   which is hidden and not yet discovered.

2.

Studies conducted to gain new insights are called __________ research studies.

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3.

In hypothesis-testing research, the researcher checks for (a)   relationships between variables.

4.

Applied research is conducted to solve (a)   problems.

5.

(a)   research involves developing new ideas through logical reasoning.

6.

In Fisher's experimental design, agricultural fields were divided into (a)   .

7.

Research methodology is a way to (a)   solve the research problem.

8.

A (a)   variable depends on another variable.

9.

When research uses surveys to portray accurate characteristics of a group, it is called (a)   research.

10.

Good research should be __________, __________, __________, and __________.

a)

Systematic

b)

Logical

c)

Empirical

d)

Replicable

11.

Research in simple words refers to:

a)

Copying from books

b)

Search for knowledge

c)

Asking random questions

d)

Guessing answers

12.

According to Clifford Woody, research includes:

a)

Formulating hypothesis

b)

Collecting and evaluating data

c)

Testing conclusions

d)

All of the above

13.

Which of these is NOT a general objective of research?

a)

To portray characteristics

b)

To guess without evidence

c)

To test hypothesis

d)

To gain familiarity

14.

Descriptive research mainly focuses on:

a)

Finding facts and describing them

b)

Proving new theories

c)

Creating simulations

d)

Only testing hypothesis

15.

Which type of research satisfies intellectual curiosity without immediate application?

a)

Applied Research

b)

Fundamental Research

c)

Diagnostic Research

d)

Simulation Research

16.

Quantitative research involves:

a)

Measurement & statistical analysis

b)

Opinions & feelings

c)

Literature reviews only

d)

Historical records

17.

Example of qualitative research is:

a)

Share market analysis

b)

Human behavior study

c)

Measuring rainfall

d)

Testing fertilizer output

18.

When research is based on verifiable data from observation or experiments, it is called:

a)

Conceptual Research

b)

Empirical Research

c)

Diagnostic Research

d)

Simulation Research

19.

The main purpose of research design is:

a)

To reduce cost only

b)

To provide structure for data collection & analysis

c)

To write reports

d)

To avoid field work

20.

Experimental design was first introduced in:

a)

Social sciences

b)

Agricultural research

c)

Physics labs

d)

Market surveys