Choices Which oI the Iollowing is not true?

Choose one answer.

a. Research simply means a search Ior Iacts


b. Research is purposive investigation


c. Research is disorganized detailed enquiry No, research is organized enquiry

d. Research include solutions to problems


Search Ior Iacts can be made through
Choose one answer.

a. Arbitrary method and
scientiIic method
Yes, it is correct. Search Ior Iacts can be made through both
scientiIic and unscientiIic methods.

b. Arbitrary method only


c. ScientiIic method only


d. UnscientiIic method only


What is Iormulative research?
Choose one answer.

a. The research which is undertaken Ior the sake oI knowledge without any
intention to apply it in practice

b. The research which is carried on to Iind solution to a real-liIe problem requiring
an action or policy decision

c. The research which deals with the preliminary study oI an unIamiliar problem
about which the researcher has little or no knowledge
Correct

d. The research which is a Iact-Iinding investigation with adequate interpretation


What is pure research?
Choose one answer.

a. The research which is undertaken Ior the sake oI knowledge without any
intention to apply it in practice
Yes it is
correct

b. The research which is carried on to Iind solution to a real-liIe problem
requiring an action or policy decision

c. The research which deals with the preliminary study oI an unIamiliar
problem about which the researcher has little or no knowledge

d. The research which is a Iact-Iinding investigation with adequate
interpretation


Which oI the Iollowing is not true Ior search oI Iacts through arbitrary method?
Choose one answer.

a. It is a method Ior seeking answers to questions
consisting oI imagination

b. It is a method Ior seeking answers to questions
consisting oI logic
It is not true. Arbitrary method does
not include logic.

c. It is a method Ior seeking answers to questions
consisting oI belieI

d. It is a method Ior seeking answers to questions
through impression


Which oI the Iollowing is true?
Choose one answer.

a. ScientiIic method is an approach consisting oI imagination


b. Arbitrary method is systematic rational approach to seeking Iacts


c. ScientiIic method is vague and inaccurate


d. Research can be made through scientiIic method only Yes it is correct
Submit

Which oI the Iollowing is true?
Choose one answer.

a. Quantitative as well as qualitative approaches are the two main approaches oI
research
Correct

b. Diagnostic as well as descriptive study are the two main approaches oI research


c. Applied research as well as descriptive study are the two main approaches oI
research

d. Exploratory research as well as applied research are the two main approaches oI
research


Choices Which type oI research takes the Iorm oI a pilot study?
Choose one answer.

a. Pure Research


b. Applied Research


c. Exploratory Research Yes, This is right

d. Descriptive Study

Submit

State which oI the Iollowing statements are true -
(i) Evaluation studies is a type oI applied research.
(ii) Historical research is a system oI procedures and techniques oI analysis applied to
quantitative data.
Choose one answer.

a. (i) False, (ii) True


b. (i) True, (ii) True


c. (ii) True, (ii) False Correct

d. (ii) False, (ii) False


This type oI research contributes to the development oI a young science and useIul in veriIying
Iocal concepts through empirical solution
Choose one answer.

a. Pure Research


b. Applied Research


c. Exploratory Research


d. Descriptive Study


What is a survey?
Choose one answer.

a. It is a method oI research involving collection oI data directly Irom
population
Yes. This
is right

b. It is a system oI procedures and techniques oI analysis applied to quantitative
data

c. It is the study oI past records and other inIormation sources with a view to
reconstructing the origin

d. It is designed to assess the eIIects oI particular variables on a phenomenon
by keeping the other variables constant or controlled


Which oI the Iollowing is similar to descriptive study but with a diIIerent Iocus?
Choose one answer.

a. Applied research


b. Exploratory research


c. Descriptive study


d. Pure research


According to intent, research can be classiIied as Iollows-
(a) Pure research.
(b) Applied research.
(c) Experimental research.
(d) Exploratory research.
(e) Descriptive study.
(I) Analytical study.
(g) Diagnostic study.
(h ) Historical research.
(i) Survey.
Choose one answer.

a. (a) (b) (d) (e) Yes, This is right

b. (a) (c) (I) (g)


c. (b) (g) (h ) (i)


d. (a) (g) (h ) (i)


Choices According to the methods oI study, research may be classiIied as which oI the
Iollowings -
(a) Pure research.
(b) Applied research.
(c) Experimental research.
(d) Exploratory research.
(e) Descriptive research.
(I) Analytical study.
(g) Diagnostic study.
(h ) Historical research.
(i) Survey.
Choose one answer.

a. (a) (c) (d) (i)


b. (b) (d) (e) (I)


c. (c) (I) (h ) (i) Yes, This is right

d. (a) (I) (h ) (g)


Which oI the Iollowing statements are true?
(i) Research extends knowledge oI human beings, social liIe and environment. (ii) Research
establishes specializations and special laws.
(iii) Special laws developed through research may enable us to make reliable predictions oI
events yet to happen.
(iv) Research aims to analyze inter-relationships between variables and to derive causal
explanations.
Choose one answer.

a. (i) True (ii) False (iii) True (iv) False


b. (i) True (ii) False (iii) False (iv) True Yes. This is right

c. (i) True (ii) True (iii) True (iv) False


d. (i) True (ii) False (iii) False (iv) False


Which oI the Iollowings are the articles oI Iaith on which scientiIic method is based on-
(a) Reliance oI empirical evidence.
(b) Use oI irrelevant concepts.
(c) Commitment to subjectivity.
(d) Generalization.
(e) Ethical neutrality.
(I) Logical reasoning process.
(g) VeriIiability.
Choose one answer.

a. (a) (d) (e) (I) (g) Yes. This is right

b. (a) (b) (e) (I) (g)


c. (a) (d) (e) (b) (g)


d. (c) (d) (e) (I) (g)

Measurement is the assignment oI numbers to represent .

Choose one answer.

a. Objects


b. Properties


c. Hypotheses


d. Phenomena


Which oI the Iollowing is a not a dimension oI reliability?
Choose one answer.

a. Stability


b. Non variability


c. Simplicity


d. Equivalence


Which oI the Iollowing is not a characteristic oI good measurement?
Choose one answer.

a. Linear


b. Accurate


c. Practicable


d. Elaborate


Which type oI validity may be determined by testing the relationships between variables?
Choose one answer.

a. Construct validity


b. Predictive validity


c. Face validity


d. Sampling validity


level oI measurement has order, but no distance or origin.
Choose one answer.

a. Nominal


b. Ordinal


c. Interval


d. Ratio


level oI measurement has equality oI distance.
Choose one answer.

a. Nominal


b. Ordinal


c. Interval


d. Ratio


A measurement tool should have proper guidelines regarding its purpose and construction
procedure. This reIers to which oI the Iollowing characteristics?
Choose one answer.

a. Reliability


b. Simplicity


c. Practicability


d. Precision

Origin reIers to which oI the Iollowing?

Choose one answer.

a. Ranking


b. Equality oI distance


c. An absolute zero point


d. Labels


Physical properties or characteristics include all the Iollowing except-
Choose one answer.

a. Height


b. IQ


c. Color


d. Weight

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Stability means:
Choose one answer.

a. Ease oI understanding and administration


b. Consistency oI results with repeated measurements oI the same object


c. Consistency at a point oI time among diIIerent investigators


d. Following the straight line model


Match the Iollowing sets and select one oI the answers given below-
Predictive validity
Correlation coef ficient


Construct validity
Relationship between variables


Face validity
Expert opinions


Sampling validity
Representativeness of content


Submit



Match the Iollowing sets and select one oI the answers given below -
Interval
measurement
Measurement of room temperature


Nominal
measurement
Classifying applicants of an MBA program into students and w orking professionals


Ordinal
measurement
Ranking students according to scores


Ratio
measurement
Measurement of a person


Submit


IdentiIy the characteristics oI good measurement Irom the list given below-
1. One-dimensional.
2. Linear.
3. Variable.
4. Sophisticated.
5. Accurate.
6. Consistent.
Choose one answer.

a. 2, 4, 5, 6


b. 2, 3, 5, 6


c. 1, 2, 3,5


d. 1, 2, 5, 6

Choices Research begins when

Choose one answer.

a. Researcher solves some problem


b. Researcher Iinds a new thing


c. Researcher experiences some diIIiculty Yes, Correct answer

Feasibility is an important criteria Ior selection oI a research problem
Choose one answer.

a. Internal


b. External Yes it is correct

c. Logical


d. Inherent


What a careIully worded title oI a research problem will do?
Choose one answer.

a. Indication oI the core study Correct

b. Building oI the model oI study


c. DeIining the objectivity oI the study


d. Give detailed knowledge about the research problem


Which oI the Iollowing is an important criterion Ior a good research problem?
Choose one answer.

a. VeriIiable evidence Correct

b. Subjectivity


c. Inaccuracy


d. Randomization


Which oI the Iollowing is considered as the external criteria in the selection oI the researchable
problem?
Choose one answer.

a. Researcher's interest


b. Researcher's competence


c. Novelty oI the problem Yes. It is Correct

d. Researcher's own resource


Which oI the Iollowing is not considered as internal criteria in selection oI researchable
problem?
Choose one answer.

a. Researcher's interest


b. Researcher's competence


c. Researcher's own resource


d. Feasibility


Which oI the Iollowing is not included in the process oI deIining a problem?
Choose one answer.

a. Developing title


b. Building a conceptual model


c. DeIine the objective oI study


d. DeIine the subject oI study Yes it is correct
Submit

Choices State whether True or False - (i) Researcher's interest is an important external criteria Ior
Iormulating a research problem. (ii) Novelty oI the problem is an important external criteria Ior
Iormulating a research problem.
Choose one answer.

a. (i) False, (ii) False


b. (i) True, (ii) False


c. (i) False, (ii) True Correct answer

d. (i) True, (ii) True


How proper Iormulation does helps in the research problem?
Choose one answer.

a. It gives time schedule Ior the research problem


b. It provides necessary Iinance to the research problem


c. It gives proper direction and speciIic Iocus on the research problem Correct answer

d. It helps in getting results oI the research problem

State whether True or False. (i) Accuracy is a criteria oI a good research problem. (ii) Importance
and urgency is an external criteria Ior selecting a research problem.
Choose one answer.

a. (i) True (ii) True Correct answer

b. (i) False (ii) True


c. (i) True (ii) False


d. (i) False (ii) False


Which oI the Iollowing is the Iactual that other observers can see and check?
Choose one answer.

a. Systematic evidence


b. Objective evidence


c. Controlled Evidence


d. VeriIiable evidence


Which one oI the Iollowing is the work-Ilow Ior deIining a research problem?
Choose one answer.

a. (i) DeIine the objective oI the study; (ii) Developing title; (iii) Building a
conceptual model
Correct
answer

b. (i) Developing title; (ii) DeIine the objective oI the study; (iii) Building a
conceptual model

c. (i) Developing title; (ii) Building a conceptual model; (iii) DeIine the
objective oI the study

d. (i) DeIine the objective oI the study; (ii) Building a conceptual model; (iii)
Developing title


Choices Match the Iollowings between the two columns -
Importance and urgency
External Criteria


Researcher
nternal Criteria


Developing title
Process of def ining a problem


Training investigators
Criteria of good research problem


Submit


State which oI the Iollowings are true or Ialse-
(i) Objectivity is a criteria oI good research problem.
(ii) Recording is not a criteria oI good research problem.
(iii) Objective oI a research problem reIers to the questions to be answered through the study.
(iv) Research problem should be novel to take up.
Choose one answer.

a. (i) True (ii) False (iii) True (iv) False Yes, This is right

b. (i) False (ii) False (iii) True (iv) False


c. (i) True (ii) False (iii) False (iv) False


d. (i) True (ii) False (iii) True (iv) True


Which oI the Iollowing are the sources Irom which one may be able to identiIy research
problems? a. Review oI literature. b. Academic experience. c. Exposure to Iield situations. d.
Intuition. e. Brain storming.
Choose one answer.

a. a, b, c, d


b. a, b, c, d, e Yes. This is right

c. a, b


d. a, b, c

Submit


Which oI the Iollowings are criteria Ior good research problem? a. VeriIiable evidence. b.
Developing title. c. Accuracy. d. Precision. e. Systematization. I. Building a conceptual model.
Choose one answer.

a. a, c, d, e Yes. This is right

b. a, b, c, d


c. b, c, d, e


d. a, c, e, I

Choices What do you understand by hypothesis?

Choose one answer.

a. Drawing some conclusion


b. Getting prooI Ior some activities


c. Assumption about relations between variables Yes, Correct answer

d. Assumption regarding one activity


What are the two errors used in Testing oI Hypothesis?
Choose one answer.

a. Type I and Type II errors Correct

b. Type 0 and Type I errors


c. Type 0 and Type II errors


d. Type A and Type B errors


What does 5 level oI signiIicance mean?
Choose one answer.

a. It means that the researcher is willing to take more than 5 risk rejecting the
null hypothesis when it (HO) happens to be true

b. It means that the researcher is willing to take as much as 5 risk rejecting
the null hypothesis when it (HO) happens to be true
Yes it is
correct

c. It means that the researcher is willing to take about 5 risk rejecting the null
hypothesis when it (HO) happens to be true

d. It means that the researcher is willing to take less than 5 risk rejecting the
null hypothesis when it (HO) happens to be true


Which oI the Iollowing criteria is to be met Ior a scientiIically justiIied hypothesis?
Choose one answer.

a. The statements should describe multiple issues


b. The statements in the hypothesis should be subjective


c. It should be subjective


d. It should be empirically testable


Which oI the Iollowing is true?
Choose one answer.

a. The null hypothesis and the alternative hypothesis are chosen aIter the
sample is drawn

b. The null hypothesis is chosen beIore the sample is selected and alternative
hypothesis is chosen aIter the sample is selected

c. The null hypothesis and the alternative hypothesis are chosen beIore the
sample is drawn
Yes. It is
Correct

d. The null hypothesis is chosen aIter the sample is selected and alternative
hypothesis is chosen beIore the sample is selected


Which oI the Iollowing is true?
Choose one answer.

a. Alternative hypothesis is usually the one which wishes to disprove


b. Null hypothesis is usually the one which wishes to prove


c. Alternative hypothesis is usually the one which wishes to disprove and null
hypothesis is usually the one which wishes to prove

d. Alternative hypothesis is usually the one which wishes to prove and null
hypothesis is usually the one which wishes to disprove
Yes it is
correct
Submit

With a Iixed sample size n, when we try to reduce type 1 error then
Choose one answer.

a. The probability oI committing type II error increases Correct

b. The probability oI committing type I error decreases


c. The probability oI committing type I error remains the same


d. The probability oI committing type I error will be zero


AIter deciding the level oI signiIicance, which is the next step in hypothesis testing?
Choose one answer.

a. There is no step aIter deciding the level oI signiIicance


b. Finding out the exact value oI signiIicance level


c. Determination oI the appropriate sampling distribution Correct answer

d. Finding out the variability oI measurements in sample


Choices State whether true or False: a) The probability oI Type I error is usually determined in
advance and is understood as the level oI signiIicance oI testing the hypothesis. b) We can
control the type I error just by Iixing it at a lower level.
Choose one answer.

a. a) True b) False


b. a) False b) False


c. a) True b) True Correct answer

d. a) False b) True


In which oI the Iollowing cases, we shall use one-tailed test? (i) When we have to test that the
sample mean is signiIicantly higher or lower than the hypnotized value oI the mean oI the
population. (ii) When we have to test that the sample mean is either signiIicantly higher than or
lower than some hypothesized value. (iii) When we have to test that the sample mean is lower
than some hypothesized value. (iv) When we have to test that the sample mean is higher than
some hypothesized value.
Choose one answer.

a. (i)


b. (ii) (iii)


c. (i) (iv)


d. (ii) (iii) (iv)

Parametric tests assume which oI the Iollowing?
Choose one answer.

a. Certain properties oI the sample


b. Certain properties oI the distribution


c. Certain properties oI the parent population Irom which the sample has been
drawn
Correct
answer

d. Properties oI the test


What is the main question in hypothesis testing?
Choose one answer.

a. The question is whether to accept or not to accept the null hypothesis Correct answer

b. The question is whether we have to perIorm the testing


c. The question is whether the test is applicable


d. The question is whether we have to accept the test results


Choices State whether true or Ialse: 1. All tests are based on the assumption oI normality. 2.
Non-parametric test needs less observation Irom the parametric tests. 3. Non-parametric tests
need distribution. 4. Parametric tests does not need any distribution.
Choose one answer.

a. 1-True, 2-False, 3-False, 4-True


b. 1-False, 2-False, 3-False, 4-False


c. 1-True, 2-False, 3-False, 4-False Yes, This is right

d. 1-True, 2-True, 3-False, 4-False


State whether True or False: 1. Hypothesis should not be clearly stated. 2. II we accept the null
hypothesis then we also have to accept the alternative hypothesis. 3. For a null hypothesis there
should be an alternative hypothesis. 4. In Testing oI hypothesis, one must make all possible
eIIort to strike an adequate balance between Type I and Type II error.
Choose one answer.

a. 1. False, 2. False, 3. True, 4. True Yes. This is right

b. 1. True, 2. False, 3. True, 4. True


c. 1. False, 2. True, 3. True, 4. True


d. 1. False, 2. False, 3. True, 4. False


Which oI the Iollowing are the characteristics oI the good hypothesis? 1. Conceptual clarity. 2.
SpeciIicity. 3. Testability. 4. Practical relevance. 5. Theoretical relevance. 6. Objectivity. 7.
Simplicity. 8. Subjectivity.
Choose one answer.

a. 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8


b. 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 Yes. This is right

c. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7


d. 1, 2, 3, 6, 7


Which oI the Iollowing Iactors aIIect the level oI signiIicance? 1. The magnitude oI diIIerence
between sample. 2. The size oI sample. 3. The size oI population. 4. The variability oI
measurements within samples. 5. Whether hypothesis is directional or non-directional.
Choose one answer.

a. 1, 2, 4, 5 Yes, This is right

b. 2, 3, 4


c. 1, 2, 4


d. 1, 2, 3, 5

A magnitude which varies is called

Choose one answer.

a. constant


b. variable Yes it is correct

c. integer


d. variance


Choices What do you understand by research design?
Choose one answer.

a. It is a illogical and systematic plan prepared Ior directing a research
study

b. It is an overview how the research will be undertaken


c. It is a logical and systematic plan prepared Ior directing a research
study
Yes, Correct
answer

d. It is one oI many ways to conduct research


Phenomena that assume diIIerent values quantitatively even in decimal points are known as
Choose one answer.

a. Continuous variables Correct

b. Discrete variables


c. Integer Variables


d. Random variables


The independent variables which are not directly related to the purpose oI study but aIIect the
dependent variables are known as
Choose one answer.

a. Extraneous variables Correct

b. Exterior variables


c. Random variables


d. External variables


When the researcher has no idea as to how accurate the results oI study ought to be in order to be
useIul, which oI the Iollowing the research has to do?
Choose one answer.

a. The researcher has to design the importance oI his study


b. The researcher has to rethink on taking up the study


c. The researcher has to cancel his study


d. The researcher has to determine how much inaccuracy may be tolerated


Which constitutes the blueprint Ior the collection, measurement and analysis oI data?
Choose one answer.

a. Testing oI hypothesis


b. Blueprint design


c. User Design


d. Research design Yes, Correct answer
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Who coined the Iollowing deIinition oI research design - A research design is the arrangement oI
conditions Ior collection and analysis oI data in a manner that aims to combine relevance to the
research purpose with economy in procedure
Choose one answer.

a. Jahoda and Fisher


b. Jahoda and Destsch


c. Jahoda, Destsch and Cook Yes. It is Correct

d. Fisher and Cook


Choices II demand oI certain product depends on the price oI the product, which oI the Iollowing
are the dependent and independent variables?
Choose one answer.

a. Demand Dependent variable, Price Dependent variable


b. Demand Independent variable, Price Independent variable


c. Demand Dependent Variable, Price Independent Variable Correct answer

d. Demand Independent Variable, Price Dependent Variable


The inIluence caused by the extraneous variable on the dependent variable is technically termed
as
Choose one answer.

a. Error


b. Study error


c. Experimental error Correct answer

d. Physical error


When changes in one variable depends upon the changes in one or more other variables, the
Iormer variable is termed as-
Choose one answer.

a. Independent variable


b. Random variable


c. Exogenous variable


d. Endogenous variable


When the changes in one variable depends upon the changes in one or more other variables, the
latter variables are termed as
Choose one answer.

a. Explanatory variables Correct answer

b. Endogenous variables


c. Dependent variables


d. Continuous variables


When the dependent variable is not Iree Irom the eIIects oI the extraneous variable, the
relationship between dependent and independent variables is said to be-
Choose one answer.

a. ConIounded by random variables


b. ConIounded by dependent variables


c. ConIounded by extraneous variables Correct answer

d. ConIounded by independent variables

Match the Iollowing-
Treatment
if ferent conditions to which the experimental and control groups are subject to

Experiment
Process of verif ying the truth of a statistical hypothesis relating to a given research problem

Experiment
al Unit
Predetermined plots

Control
Group
Group exposed to usual conditions in an experimental hypothesis-testing research

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Choices Which oI the Iollowings are the characteristics oI good research design? 1. It is a series
oI guide posts to keep one going in right direction. 2. It takes some time to be created. 3. It
reduces wastage oI time and cost. 4. It encourages coordination and eIIective organization. 5. It
has also to be kept within the manageable limits.
Choose one answer.

a. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5


b. 1, 3, 4


c. 1, 3, 4, 5 Yes, This is right

d. 1, 2, 3


State whether True or False- 1. In many research projects, the time consumed in trying to
ascertain what the data mean aIter they have been collected is much greater than the time taken
to design a research which yields data whose meaning is known as they are collected. 2. The
idealized design is concerned with speciIying the optimum research procedure that could be
Iollowed where there are no practical restrictions. 3. Values can be expressed in integer values
also. 4. Variable values should be integer all the time.
Choose one answer.

a. 1. True, 2. True, 3. True, 4. False Yes, This is right

b. 1. True, 2. True, 3. False, 4. False


c. 1. False, 2. True, 3. True, 4. False


d. 1. True, 2. False, 3. True, 4. False


What do understand by Experience Survey?
Choose one answer.

a. It is the most simple and IruitIul method oI Iormulating precisely the research
problem or developing hypothesis

b. It is survey oI people who have had practical experience with the problem to
be studied
Yes. This
is right

c. It is the IruitIul method Ior suggesting hypothesis Ior research and it is
particularly suitable in areas where there is little experience to serve as a guide

d. It consist oI intensive study oI selected instance oI phenomenon in which one
is interested

Choices What is the aim oI the case-study method?

Choose one answer.

a. IdentiIication oI environmental properties


b. Location and identiIication oI persons who are involved in several cases


c. Location and identiIication oI the Iactors that account Ior the behavior
patterns oI a given unit, and its relationship with the environment
Yes, Correct
answer

d. Location and identiIication oI properties oI an environmental variable


The liIe history material itselI must be organized according to
Choose one answer.

a. Some conceptual Iramework Yes it is correct

b. Main incidents


c. Importance oI liIe incidents


d. LiIecycle oI the person


The liIe history must be a
Choose one answer.

a. ConIiguration depicting the inter-relationships between the person's
various experiences
Yes it is
correct

b. Story oI the liIetime oI a person


c. Story oI interactions oI a person to others


d. Story oI experience oI a person

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The organic motto oI action must be .
Choose one answer.

a. Practical


b. Socially relevant Yes it is correct

c. Impractical


d. Irrelevant


Who has the credit Ior introducing case study method into social investigation?
Choose one answer.

a. Katz


b. Galileo


c. Spencer


d. Leplay


Who pointed out that independently the case documents hardly IulIil the criteria oI reliability,
adequacy and representativeness?
Choose one answer.

a. Herbert Spencer


b. Galileo


c. Frederick Leplay


d. Blummer


Who was the Iirst social philosopher who used case study in comparative studies oI diIIerent
cultures?
Choose one answer.

a. Frederick Leplay


b. Newton


c. Herbert Spencer Yes. It is Correct

d. Galileo


Choices State whether true or Ialse:
A. The organic motto oI action must be socially relevant
B. The speciIic method oI elaboration oI organic material onto social behavior must be clearly
shown.
Choose one answer.

a. A. False, B. False


b. A. False, B. True


c. A. True, B. True Correct answer

d. A. True, B. False


State whether true or Ialse.
A. Case study would depend upon wit, common sense and imagination oI the person doing the
case study
B. II the liIe history has been written in the Iirst person, it must be incomplete
Choose one answer.

a. A. True, B. False Correct answer

b. A. True, B. True


c. A. False, B. False


d. A. False, B. True


State whether true or Ialse:
A. Social situation must be careIully and continuously speciIied as a Iactor
B. The strategic role oI the Iamily group in transmitting the culture may not be recognized
Choose one answer.

a. A. False, B. True


b. A. True, B. True


c. A. False, B. False


d. A. True, B. False Correct answer
Submit

Choices State whether true or Ialse -
1. In-depth analysis oI selected cases is oI particular value to business research when a complex
set oI variables may be at work in generating observed results and intensive study is needed to
unravel the complexities.
2. The exploratory is best served by the active curiosity and willingness to deviate Irom the
initial plan, when the Iinding suggests new courses oI enquiry, might prove more productive.
3. The discontinuous related character oI experience Ior childhood through adulthood must be
stressed.
4. The liIe history material itselI must be organized according to some conceptual Iramework,
this in turn would Iacilitate generalizations at a higher level.
Choose one answer.

a. 1. True, 2. True, 3. False, 4. True Correct answer

b. 1. True, 2. False, 3. False, 4. True


c. 1. False, 2. True, 3. False, 4. True


d. 1. True, 2. True, 3. False, 4. False

Choices When the sampling survey is opted?

Choose one answer.

a. When census is taken as the best option


b. When time limit Ior the study is enormous


c. When the amount oI money budgeted is smaller than the anticipated cost
oI the census survey
Yes, Correct
answer

d. When suIIicient Iacilities area available Ior the census


II the precision per unit cost is high or the cost per unit oI variance is low, then what the sample
is called?
Choose one answer.

a. Economical Correct

b. Practical


c. Systematic


d. Unbiased


On which the choice oI a particular type oI probability sampling does not depend?
Choose one answer.

a. Geographical area oI survey


b. Size oI population


c. Political orientation oI the population Yes it is correct

d. Nature oI the population under study

Submit

Should time limit within the study be considered as an important Iactor while deciding the
question oI sample survey?
Choose one answer.

a. Time limit is important but may be ignored


b. Time limit is not at all important


c. Time limit is needed sometimes


d. The time limit is one oI the most important Iactors that should be
considered
Yes, Correct
answer
Submit

Which oI the Iollowing is not a governing criterion Ior sampling technique?
Choose one answer.

a. Questionnaire Correct

b. InIormation about population


c. Financial resources


d. Nature oI populatio


Which oI the Iollowing is true Ior heterogeneous population?
Choose one answer.

a. Systematic sampling is must Ior heterogeneous population


b. StratiIied random sampling should be needed to get representative sample

Yes it is
correct

c. Multistage sampling is needed Ior heterogeneous population


d. Simple random sampling can give representative sample Ior
heterogeneous population


Which oI the Iollowing is true Ior homogeneous population?
Choose one answer.

a. StratiIied random sampling should be needed to get representative sample


b. Systematic sampling is must Ior homogeneous population


c. Multistage sampling is needed Ior homogeneous population


d. Simple random sampling can give representative sample


By which oI the Iollowing methods, sample numbers cannot be drawn in case simple random
sampling?
Choose one answer.

a. Throwing oI dice Correct answer

b. Lottery method


c. Table oI random numbers


d. Computer


Choices Which oI the Iollowing is true?
Choose one answer.

a. All the criteria should be met in order to get a good sampling design


b. Economy is the most important criteria to choose a sampling design


c. The criteria Ior choosing a sampling design Irequently conIlict and the
researcher must balance and blend them to obtain a good sampling plan
Correct
answer

d. One should use complicated methods to get good sampling design


What do you understand by the independent chance?
Choose one answer.

a. The chance oI selection oI one sample element is independent oI the population


b. The chance oI selection oI one sample is not aIIected by the population


c. The chance oI selection oI the sample is dependent


d. The draw oI one element will not aIIect the chances oI other elements being selected


Which oI the Iollowing is the advantage oI the simple random sampling?
Choose one answer.

a. Does not ensure proportionate representation


b. Expensive in terms oI time and money


c. All elements have equal chance oI being selected
Correct
answer

d. Sampling error is greater than that in other probability samples oI same
size


Which oI the Iollowing is the disadvantage oI the simple random sampling method?
Choose one answer.

a. Easiest method


b. All elements in population have an equal chance oI being selected


c. It cannot be applied Ior heterogeneous sample
Correct
answer

d. It does not require prior knowledge oI the true composition oI the
population


Choices Which oI the Iollowings are the characteristics oI a good sample?
a. Representativeness
b. Accuracy
c. Precision
d. Time
e. Shape
I. Size
Choose one answer.

a. a, c, e


b. b, d, e, I


c. a, b, c, I Yes. This is right

d. a, c, d


Match 1-2 with A-B-C-D (multiple matches possible)
1. Advantages oI accidental sampling
2. Disadvantages oI accidental sampling
A. Cheapest
B. Simplest
C. Highly biased
D. Least reliable
Choose one answer.

a. 1. A, C 2. B, D


b. 1. A, B 2. C, D Yes. This is right

c. 1. A, D 2. B, C


d. 1. B, C, D 2. A


Match 1-2 with A-B-C-D (multiple matches possible)
1. Advantages oI cluster sampling
2. Disadvantages oI cluster sampling
A. Cost is much less
B. Cluster size may vary increasing bias
C. Sampling error more
D. Does not require more time
Choose one answer.

a. 1. A, D 2. B, C Yes. This is right

b. 1. A, C 2. B, D


c. 1. A, B 2. C, D


d. 1. A, B, D 2. C


State whether true or Ialse?
1. StratiIied random sampling is an improved type oI random or probability sampling
2. Proportionate sampling involves drawing a sample Irom each stratus in proportion to the
latter`s share in the tital population
3. StratiIied sampling enhances the representativeness to each sample
4. Systematic random sampling is an alternative to random selection
Choose one answer.

a. 1. TRUE, 2. TRUE, 3. TRUE, 4. TRUE Yes. This is right

b. 1. TRUE, 2. TRUE, 3. FALSE, 4. FALSE


c. 1. TRUE, 2. FALSE, 3. TRUE, 4. TRUE


d. 1. TRUE, 2. TRUE, 3. TRUE, 4. FALSE

Choices In which oI the Iollowing branches, data needed Ior a social science research cannot be
broadly classiIied into?
Choose one answer.

a. Data pertaining to human beings


b. Data relating to organization


c. Data relating to non-human beings Yes, Correct answer

d. Data pertaining to territorial areas


Organizational data consists oI the data on which oI the Iollowing?
Choose one answer.

a. occupation


b. knowledge


c. Resource endowment


d. ownership


What is primary source oI data?
Choose one answer.

a. Primary sources are original sources Irom which the researcher directly collects
data that have not been previously collected
Correct

b. Primary sources are original sources Irom which the researchers directly collects
the data all the time

c. Primary sources are original sources Irom where the data is collected most oI the
time

d. Primary sources are the original sources which all the researchers use to collect
data


What is the most important limitation oI the secondary data?
Choose one answer.

a. The available data may not meet our speciIic needs Correct

b. The available data may not be as accurate as desired


c. The secondary data are not up-to-date


d. The secondary data become obsolete when they appear in print


Which oI Iollowing does not come under behavioral variables?
Choose one answer.

a. attitude


b. knowledge


c. religion Yes. It is Correct

d. intentions


Which oI the Iollowing are major classiIication oI the data sources?
Choose one answer.

a. Human source and non-human source


b. Primary source and secondary source Yes it is correct

c. Territorial source and organizational source


d. Demographic source and behavioral source


Which oI the Iollowing does not come under the demographic or socio-economic characteristics?
Choose one answer.

a. sex


b. race


c. marital status


d. awareness


Choices Which oI the Iollowing things need not be veriIied when a researcher is using a
secondary data?
Choose one answer.

a. Data completeness


b. Data Pertinence


c. Data Quantity Correct answer

d. Data Quality


State whether true or Ialse
1. Data completeness depends on the methodology and sampling design adopted by the original
organization
2. When a researcher wants to use secondary data Ior his research, he should evaluate them
beIore deciding to use them
Choose one answer.

a. 1. True, 2. False


b. 1. False, 2. True


c. 1. True, 2. True Correct answer

d. 1. False, 2. False


State whether true or Ialse
1. For secondary data, environmental and cultural settings are required Ior the study
2. The use oI secondary data enables a researcher to veriIy the Iindings bases on primary data
Choose one answer.

a. 1. True, 2. False


b. 1. False, 2. True


c. 1. True, 2. True Correct answer

d. 1. False, 2. False


What do you understand by the data completeness?
Choose one answer.

a. It reIers to the actual coverage oI the published data Correct answer

b. It reIers to the pertinence oI the secondary data


c. It reIers to the data reliability


d. It reIers to the data accuracy


Which oI the Iollowing is not reIerred by the quality oI the data?
Choose one answer.

a. accuracy


b. reliability


c. completeness


d. appropriateness Correct answer
Submit

Match the Iollowing
Demographic characteristic
Family size


Behavioral variable
Opinions


Organization data
Objectives


Territorial data
Cities


Submit

Match the Iollowings
1. Advantages oI primary data
2. Disadvantages oI primary data
a. Original source oI data
b. Expensive to obtain
c. Time consuming
d. Flexible
Choose one answer.

a. 1. a, d 2. b, c Yes, This is right

b. 1. a, c 2. b, d


c. 1. a, b 2. c, d


d. 1. a, b, c 2. d


Match the Iollowings
1. Advantages oI Secondary data
2. Disadvantages oI Secondary data
A. Can be secured quickly and cheaply
B. Broadens the database Irom which speciIic generalizations can be made
C. May not be accurate as desired
D. May not meet speciIic needs
E. Extends the researchers space and time reach
Choose one answer.

a. 1. A, B, 2. C, D, E


b. 1. A, B, E 2. C, D Yes. This is right

c. 1. A, C 2. B, D, E


d. 1. A, D 2. B, C, E


Which oI the Iollowing are the various methods oI data collection?
(i) Observation
(ii) Interviewing
(iii) Mail survey
(iv) Experimentation
(v) Simulation
(vi) Projective technique
(vii) Questionnaire
Choose one answer.

a. (i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (v), (vi) Yes. This is right

b. (i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (v), (vi), (vii)


c. (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)


d. (i), (ii), (iv)

Choices Which oI the Iollowing is true?

Choose one answer.

a. Observing eyes don't catch many things that are present


b. Attention is Iocused on data that are not pertinent to the given study


c. Observation is made Ior the speciIic purpose oI noting things relevant
to the study
Yes, Correct
answer

d. Observation should not be exact and be based on the standardized tools


What do you understand by controlled observation?
Choose one answer.

a. This involves standardization oI observational techniques Correct

b. This does not involve control over extrinsic and intrinsic variables


c. This does not involve the physical presence oI the observer


d. This involves the observation oI an event personally by the observer when it
takes place


What do you understand by Direct observation?
Choose one answer.

a. It is a method oI observation in which the observer stands apart and does not
participate in the phenomenon observed

b. It is a method in which the observation is done on an event personally by Yes, it is
the observer when it takes place correct

c. It is a method oI observation which does not require the physical presence
oI the observer

d. It is a method oI observation in which the observer is a part oI the
phenomenon or group which is observed


What do you understand by participant observation?
Choose one answer.

a. It is a method oI observation in which the observer stands apart and does
not participate in the phenomenon observed

b. It is a method in which the observation is done on an event personally by
the observer when it takes place

c. It is a method oI observation which does not require the physical presence
oI the observer

d. It is a method oI observation in which the observer is a part oI the
phenomenon or group which is observed
Yes, Correct
answer
Submit

What do you understand by uncontrolled observation?
Choose one answer.

a. This involves standardization oI observational techniques


b. This does not involve control over extrinsic and intrinsic variables
Yes it is
correct

c. This does not involve the physical presence oI the observer


d. This involves the observation oI an event personally by the observer when
it takes place


What is the advantage oI the direct observation?
Choose one answer.

a. In this method, the observer can understand the emotional reactions oI the
observed group

b. This method is Ilexible and allows the observer to see and record subtle
aspects oI events and behavior as they occur
Yes, it is
correct

c. This method does not involve the physical presence oI the observer


d. This method does not involve control over extrinsic and intrinsic variables


Which oI the Iollowing is the advantage oI the participant observation?
Choose one answer.

a. Observer will be able to record context which gives meaning to the observed
behavior and heard statements
Correct

b. The participant observer narrows his range oI observation


c. To the extent that the participant observer participates emotionally, the objectivity
is lost

d. Dual demand made on the observer


Fill up the gaps: Observations is demanding oI the subjects and has less biasing eIIect
on their conduct than questioning
Choose one answer.

a. Less, more


b. More, less


c. Less, less Correct answer

d. More, more


State whether true or Ialse
1. The main virtue oI observation is its directness
2. Observation is more suitable Ior studying subjects who are unable to articulate meaningIully
Choose one answer.

a. 1. True, 2. False


b. 1. False, 2. True


c. 1. False, 2. False


d. 1. True, 2, True


State whether true or Ialse
1. In the non-participant observations, the observer stands apart and does not participate in the
phenomenon observed
2. In direct observation, it is not necessary Ior the observer to have physical presence
Choose one answer.

a. 1. True, 2. True


b. 1. False, 2. True


c. 1. True, 2. False Correct answer

d. 1. False, 2. False

State whether true or Ialse:
1. Recordings should be accurate and complete in case oI observation
2. Observations may cover any number oI representative samples oI the cases
Choose one answer.

a. 1. True, 2. False Correct answer

b. 1. True, 2. True


c. 1. False, 2. True


d. 1. False, 2. False


The uncontrolled observation does not involve control over and variables
Choose one answer.

a. Dependent, external


b. External, internal


c. Extrinsic, intrinsic Correct answer

d. Internal, extrinsic


Match the Iollowing
ReIerence to investigator's role
on-participant observation


Mode oI observation
irect observation


Rigor oI system adopted
Controlled observation


Submit

Choices Which oI the Iollowings are the prerequisites oI observation
(i) Observation must be done under conditions which will permit accurate results
(ii) Observation must be done under conditions which might permit inaccurate results
(iii) Observations must cover a suIIicient number oI representative samples oI the cases
(iv) Recordings should be accurate and complete
(v) Recordings may be inaccurate but it must be complete
(vi) The accuracy and completeness oI recorded results must be checked
Choose one answer.

a. (i), (ii), (iii), (vi)


b. (ii), (iii), (v), (vi)


c. (i), (iii), (iv), (vi) Yes, This is right

d. (i), (ii), (v), (vi)


In terms oI investigator's role, the observation may be classiIied into
Choose one answer.

a. Participant observation and non-participant observation
Yes, This is
right

b. Participation observation, non-participant observation, direct observation
and indirect observation

c. Participant observation, non-participant observation, controlled observation
and uncontrolled observation

d. Participant observation, controlled observation and direct observation


Which oI the Iollowings are the limitations oI observations?
(i) Observation is oI no use, studying past events or activities
(ii) Observation is not suitable Ior studying attitudes
(iii) Observation poses diIIiculties in obtaining a representative sample
(iv) Observation cannot be used all the time
(v) Observer normally must be at the scene oI the event when it takes place
Choose one answer.

a. (i), (ii)


b. (i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (v) Yes. This is right

c. (i), (ii), (iii)


d. (ii), (iii), (iv), (v)

Choices Schedule should preIerably contain mostly and questions so that it

could be completed within Iew minutes
Choose one answer.

a. Open-end, subjective


b. Close-end, subjective


c. Close-end, multiple choice Yes, Correct answer

d. Open-end, multiple choice


Does mail-survey involve Iace-to-Iace conversation between the investigator and the respondent?
Choose one answer.

a. It involves Iace-to-Iace conversation to a large extent


b. It involves Iace-to-Iace conversation to a negligible extent


c. It involves Iace-to-Iace conversation sometimes


d. It does not involve Iace-to-Iace conversation between investigator and respondent


The response rate in mail surveys is generally more so in developing countries like
India.
Choose one answer.

a. Very low Correct

b. Very high


c. low


d. high


What are news-stand inserts?
Choose one answer.

a. This involves inserting the covering letter, questionnaire and selI-addressed
reply-paid envelope into a random sample oI news-stand copies oI a newspaper or
magazine
Correct

b. This involves advertisement oI the questionnaires with instructions Ior
completion on a page oI a magazine or in section oI newspaper

c. This involves attachment oI a questionnaire to a product and sent oI request to the
buyer to complete it

d. This involves mailing oI the questionnaire to all the prospective respondents


What are structured questionnaires?
Choose one answer.

a. Structured questionnaires are those in which there are indeIinite questions
covering the main topic

b. Structured questionnaires are those in which there are deIinite, concrete and
preordained questions with additional questions limited to those necessary to
clariIy inadequate answers or to elicit more responses
Yes, it is
correct

c. Structured questionnaires are those in which there are questions mainly to elicit
more responses

d. Structured questionnaires are those in which there are deIinite, concrete and
preordained questions to elicit more responses
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What are unstructured questionnaires?
Choose one answer.

a. Unstructured questionnaires are those in which there are deIinite, concrete
and preordained questions to elicit more responses

b. Unstructured questionnaires are those in which the respondent is given
opportunity to answer in his own terms and in his own Irame oI reIerence
Yes, it is
correct

c. Unstructured questionnaires are those in which respondent have to answer
according to some speciIications

d. Unstructured questionnaires are those in which respondent has to answer
everything in details


What is the use oI the covering letter that is accompanied by the questionnaire?
Choose one answer.

a. It is sent with questionnaire to inIorm the name oI the investigator


b. It is sent in order to inIorm explain to the respondent the purpose oI the study
and the importance oI his cooperation to the success oI the project
Yes it is
correct

c. It is sent to inIorm the respondent about the latest developments


d. It is sent to inIorm the respondent about the problem and the rectiIication
measure to be taken


A questionnaire is Iilled by the whereas the schedule is Iilled by the
Choose one answer.

a. Investigator, investigator


b. Investigator, respondent


c. Respondent, investigator Correct answer

d. Respondent, respondent


Choices Mail survey method involves with a request to complete them and return
by post
Choose one answer.

a. Phoning and asking questions Irom a questionnaire


b. Preparation oI a simple survey


c. Sending questionnaires to the respondents Correct answer

d. Sending mass mails to all prospective respondents


State whether true or Ialse (i) Mail survey does not involve Iace-to-Iace conversation between
the investigator and the respondent (ii) In mail survey, communication is carried out orally and
this require more cooperation Irom the respondents
Choose one answer.

a. (i) True (ii) True


b. (i) False (ii) True


c. (i) False (ii) False


d. (i) True (ii) False


What is the main distinction between the schedules and the questionnaires?
Choose one answer.

a. Questionnaires are carried by the investigator itselI whereas schedules are
mailed to the respondent

b. Questionnaires are lengthy whereas schedules are very short


c. Questionnaires are mailed to the respondents whereas schedules are carried
by the investigator himselI
Correct
answer

d. Questionnaires and schedules are both mailed to respondents


Which oI the Iollowing techniques will not work in increasing the response rate in mail survey?
Choose one answer.

a. Visiting the house oI the respondent Correct answer

b. Making advance phone call


c. Incentives


d. Quality printing

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Choices Which oI the Iollowing techniques will be helpIul in increasing the response rate in case
oI mail survey?
(i) Quality printing
(ii) Covering letter
(iii) Visit oI the investigator in the houses oI the respondents
(iv) Incentives
(v) Large sample size
(vi) Advance inIormation
Choose one answer.

a. (i), (iii), (iv), (v), (vi)


b. (i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (vi)


c. (i), (ii), (iv), (v), (vi) Yes, This is right

d. (ii), (iii), (iv), (v), (vi)


Match the Iollowings
1. Advantages oI mail surveys
2. Disadvantages oI mail survey
A. Less costly than personal interviews
B. Can cover extensive geographical areas
C. Scope is limited in countries where percentage oI literacy is low
D. Response rate is low
E. Mail surveys being impersonal provide more anonymity than personal interviews
F. Certain personal and economic data may be given accurately in an unsigned mail
questionnaire
Choose one answer.

a. 1. A, B, E, F 2. C, D Yes, This is right

b. 1. A, B, C, D 2. E, F


c. 1. A, C 2. B, D, E, F


d. 1. A, B, C 2. D, E, F


State whether true or Ialse.
1. The signiIicance oI questionnaire method is that it aIIords great Iacilities in collecting data
Irom large, diverse and widely scattered groups oI people
2. Advantage oI mail surveys is that it can cover extensive geographical areas
3. Disadvantage oI mail survey is that the response rate oI mail surveys is low and hence the
resulting sample will not be a representative one
4. Advertising the questionnaire method is very useIul Ior the large-scale on topics oI common
interest
Choose one answer.

a. 1. True, 2. True, 3. True, 4. True Yes. This is right

b. 1. True, 2. True, 3. True, 4. False


c. 1. True, 2. True, 3. False, 4. True


d. 1. True, 2. False, 3. True, 4. False

Choices Interview calls Ior

Choose one answer.

a. Face to Iace contact


b. Structured questionnaires


c. Interviewing skills Yes, Correct answer

d. Contact over telephone

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The semi-structured interview where the investigator attempts to Iocus the discussion on the
actual eIIects oI a given experience to which the respondents have been exposed is termed as
.
Choose one answer.

a. Depth interview


b. Focused interview Yes it is correct

c. Clinical interview


d. Unstructured interview

What do you understand by Depth interview?
Choose one answer.

a. This is a semi-structured interview where the investigator attempts to Iocus the
discussion on the actual eIIects oI a given experience to which the respondents are
exposed


b. This is an intensive and searching interview aiming at studying the respondent's
opinion, emotions or convictions on the basis oI an interview guide
Yes, it is
correct

c. This is similar to Iocused interview but with a subtle diIIerence that while the
Iocused interview is concerned with the eIIects oI speciIic experience, clinical
interview is concerned with broad underlying Ieelings or motivations or with the
course oI individual's liIe experiences


d. This is the least structured one where the interviewer encourages the respondent
to talk Ireely about a give topic with a minimum oI prompting or guidance


What is Non-directive interview?
Choose one answer.

a. This is a semi-structured interview where the investigator attempts to Iocus the
discussion on the actual eIIects oI a given experience to which the respondents are
exposed


b. This is the least structured one where the interviewer encourages the respondent
to talk Ireely about a give topic with a minimum oI prompting or guidance
Yes, it is
correct

c. This is similar to Iocused interview but with a subtle diIIerence that while the
Iocused interview is concerned with the eIIects oI speciIic experience, clinical
interview is concerned with broad underlying Ieelings or motivations or with the
course oI individual's liIe experiences


d. This is an intensive and searching interview aiming at studying the respondent's
opinion, emotions or convictions on the basis oI an interview guide


Which oI the Iollowing is not a requirement Ior a successIul interview?
Choose one answer.

a. Vastness oI knowledge oI the interviewer Correct

b. Data availability


c. Role perception


d. Respondent's motivation


Which type oI interview is similar to Iocused interview but with a subtle diIIerence?
Choose one answer.

a. Clinical interview Correct

b. Depth interview


c. Directive interview


d. Depth interview


is the only suitable method Ior gathering inIormation Irom illiterate or less educated
respondents.
Choose one answer.

a. Mail survey


b. Poster survey


c. Questionnaire


d. Interviewing Yes, Correct answer

Choices When personal interview is Ieasible?
Choose one answer.

a. When the area covered Ior survey is compact or when number oI
interviewee is very large

b. When suIIicient number oI interviewers are available or when the number
oI interviewee is very large

c. When the area covered Ior survey is compact or when suIIicient number oI
interviewers are available
Correct
answer

d. When the area covered Ior survey is not compact or not suIIicient experts
are there Ior interviewing

State whether True or False
1. Interviewing is costly in time and money
2. Interview results are adversely aIIected by interviewer's mode oI asking questions and
interactions
Choose one answer.

a. 1. True, 2. False


b. 1. False, 2. True


c. 1. True, 2. True Correct answer

d. 1. False, 2. False

State whether True or False
1. Like that oI a chemical technician, it is rather a Ilexible psychological process
2. The extent oI his success as an interviewer is very largely dependent upon his insight and skill
in dealing with varying socio-physiological situations
Choose one answer.

a. 1. False, 2. True


b. 1. True, 2. True


c. 1. False, 2. False Correct answer

d. 1. True, 2. False

State whether true or Ialse:
1. Interview is a conversation with speciIic purpose, i.e., obtaining inIormation relevant to a
study
2. The interaction between the interviewer and the respondent need not necessarily be on a Iace-
to-Iace basis, because interview can be conducted over the telephone also
Choose one answer.

a. 1. True, 2. True Correct answer

b. 1. True, 2. False


c. 1. False, 2. True


d. 1. False, 2. False


What is the limitation oI Non-directive interview?
Choose one answer.

a. It can closely approximate the spontaneity oI natural conversation


b. More prone to interviewer's bias


c. Provide less opportunity to explore the problem in an unrestricted manner


d. Data obtained Irom one interview is not comparable to the data Irom the
next
Correct
answer
Submit

State whether true or Ialse
1. Greatest drawback oI interview method is that it is costly both in money and time
2. Greatest value oI the interview method is the depth and detail oI inIormation that can be
secured
3. The interviewer cannot do more to improve the percentage oI responses and the quality oI
inIormation received than other method
4. One limitation oI interview method is that it is not possible Ior interviewer to use special
scoring devices, visual materials and the like in order to improve the quality oI interviewing.
Choose one answer.

a. 1. True, 2. True, 3. True, 4. True


b. 1. True, 2. True, 3. True, 4. False


c. 1. True, 2. True, 3. False, 4. False Yes, This is right

d. 1. False, 2. True, 3. False, 4. True

Match the Iollowing
1. Advantages oI group interview
2. Disadvantages oI group interview
a. DiIIicult to get representative sample
b. Respondents comment Ireely and in detail
c. Possibility oI a group being dominated by one individual
d. Group can be interviewed in the time required Ior one personal interview
Choose one answer.

a. 1. b, d 2. a, c Yes. This is right

b. 1. a, d 2. b, c


c. 1. a, c 2. b, d


d. 1. a, b 2. c, d

State whether true or Ialse
1. The interview does not require preparation and preplanning.
2. The interviewer should Iind out the general daily routine oI the respondents in order to
determine the suitable timings Ior interview
3. BeIore starting the research interview, it is not necessary Ior the interviewer to establish a
Iriendly relationship with the respondent
4. It is essential to record responses as they take place
Choose one answer.

a. 1. False, 2. True, 3. False, 4. True Yes, This is right

b. 1. False, 2. True, 3. True, 4. False


c. 1. False, 2. True, 3. True, 4. True


d. 1. True, 2. True, 3. False, 4. True

A research report requires clear .

Choose one answer.

a. pictures


b. organization Yes, it is correct

c. writings


d. paragraphs


Choices Research report is a means Ior .
Choose one answer.

a. Helping the mankind


b. Understanding Business Prospects


c. Communicating research experience to others Yes, Correct answer

d. Learning new research studies


In a research report, the audience should Ieel that there is .
Choose one answer.

a. A natural Ilow Irom one section to another Correct

b. A coherence in paragraphs


c. Legal implication in the study


d. No question oI indistinctiveness


The presentation should help the audience to avoid .
Choose one answer.

a. Misinterpreting the results Correct

b. Using the results Ior Iurther study


c. Making the results available to everybody


d. Misunderstanding the researcher


When the content reIers both genders, nouns and pronouns should not be used
Choose one answer.

a. speciIic


b. masculine Yes, it is correct

c. deIinite


d. qualitative


Which oI the Iollowing is not a Iunction oI research report?
Choose one answer.

a. It is a means Ior judging the quality oI research project


b. It is a means Ior evaluating researcher


c. It provides a systematic knowledge on problems and issues analyzed


d. It provides steps to undertake research


Which oI the Iollowings should be used to communicate the content oI the materials discussed
Choose one answer.

a. Underlined text


b. Headings and subheadings Yes it is correct

c. Bold text


d. Marked text

State whether true or Ialse
1. When there is a time lag between data collection and presentation oI the result, then also there
is no chance oI loss oI signiIicance and useIulness oI the study
2. Summary report is meant Ior general public
Choose one answer.

a. 1. False 2. False


b. 1. True 2. True


c. 1. False 2. True Correct answer

d. 1. True 2. False

Fill in the banks
1. is a short summary oI technical report
2. is designed Ior publication in a proIessional journal
Choose one answer.

a. 1. Research article 2. Research abstract


b. 1. Summary reports 2. Research abstract


c. 1. Research abstract 2. Summary reports


d. 1. Research abstract 2. Research article

State whether true or Ialse
1. In a research report, each piece oI presentation should Iit into the whole, just as individual
pieces into a jigsaw puzzle
2. It is better to keep the body oI the presentation intact without breaking into parts to keep the
constancy in the report
Choose one answer.

a. 1. True 2. True


b. 1. False 2. False


c. 1. True 2. False Correct answer

d. 1. False 2. True

State whether true or Ialse
1. In a technical report, a comprehensive Iull report oI the research process and its outcome are
included
2. In popular report the reader is less interested in the methodological details, but more interested
in the Iindings oI the study
Choose one answer.

a. 1. True 2. True Correct answer

b. 1. False 2. True


c. 1. True 2. False


d. 1. False 2. False

State whether true or Ialse
1. Research report is a means Ior communicating research experience to others
2. Research report provides highly speciIic inIormation Ior a clearly designated audience
Choose one answer.

a. 1. False 2. False


b. 1. True 2. False


c. 1. True 2. True Correct answer

d. 1. False 2. True

Mention which oI the Iollowing items will be included under which category
1. PreIatory Items
2. Body oI the report
3. ReIerence Materials
a. Bibliography
b. Appendix
c. Limitations oI the study
d. List oI tables
e. Theoretical background oI the topic
I. Method oI data collection
Choose one answer.

a. 1. I 2. c, e, 3. a, b, d


b. 1. a, d 2. c, e, I 3. b


c. 1. d 2. c, e, I 3. a, b Yes, This is right

d. 1. a, b 2. c, e, I 3. d

State whether true or Ialse
1. An interim report narrate what has been done so Iar and what was its outcome
2. Introduction should provide audience interest
3. Along with the related skill oI working with and motivating people, the ability to
communicate eIIectively is not a must attribute a manager should have
4. It is important to generate a research report that will be interesting to read
Choose one answer.

a. 1. True, 2. True, 3. False, 4. True Yes. This is right

b. 1. False, 2. False, 3. True, 4. False


c. 1. True 2. False, 3. True, 4. False


d. 1. True, 2. True, 3. True, 4. True

Under which oI the Iollowing categories, research report can be classiIied
1. Technical reports
2. Popular reports
3. Summary reports
4. Technical abstracts
5. Research article
6. Technical article
Choose one answer.

a. 1, 2, 3, 5 Yes, This is right

b. 1, 2, 3, 4


c. 2, 3, 4, 5


d. 1, 4, 5, 6

Objectivity is a key issue in which oI the Iollowing stages oI the research process?
Choose one answer.

a. Data collection


b. Gaining access to participants


c. DeIining the research problem


d. Research design


Participants need to be inIormed about all the Iollowing, except:
Choose one answer.

a. Purpose oI study


b. Method oI collecting data


c. Use oI inIormation gathered


d. Personal details oI other participants

The bulk oI the responsibility Ior ethical research lies with :
Choose one answer.

a. Respondents


b. Clients


c. Suppliers oI research


d. Society at large


Which oI the Iollowing is not an ethically questionable research situation?
Choose one answer.

a. Doing a sales pitch in the name oI a survey


b. Undertaking research dictated by top management


c. Using jargon in a technical report


d. Doing research under a Iictitious name to obtain data that would be diIIicult to get
otherwise


Which oI the Iollowing is not part oI respondent rights?
Choose one answer.

a. Right to reIuse to answer questions oI a personal nature


b. Right to reIuse to take part in a survey


c. Right to be untruthIul


d. Right to want to keep inIormation conIidential


Which oI the Iollowing methods oI data collection can lead to greater invasion oI privacy?
Choose one answer.

a. Face to Iace interviews


b. Depth interviews


c. Telephone interviews


d. Mail surveys


InIormed consent means :
Choose one answer.

a. Interviewing respondents aIter calling them in advance


b. Revealing the name oI the organization conducting the study to the participant


c. Revealing inIormation about important aspects oI the study to participants


d. Taking the consent oI the participant to reveal conIidential inIormation


Which oI the Iollowing is an example oI objectivity in data collection?
Choose one answer.

a. Filling in incomplete answers in a questionnaire


b. Leading the respondent into giving a particular response


c. Wording questions in a neutral manner


d. Leaving out certain inIormation provided by respondents which you think may be
irrelevant
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Which oI the Iollowing is not an example oI honesty in research?
Choose one answer.

a. ReIusing to answer questions oI a personal nature


b. Overestimating the cost oI research to the client


c. Encouraging the researcher to be objective in data collection


d. Revealing the true purpose oI a study to respondents

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Which oI the Iollowing questions could be perceived by respondents to be oI a sensitive nature?
Choose one answer.

a. Reading habits


b. Occupation


c. LiIestyle


d. Relationship with Iamily members


Match the Iollowing
ConIidentiality
ot revealing inf ormation of a sensitive nature


Objectivity
Recording respondents


Honesty
Admitting that the research can be done at a lower cost


Anonymity
Conducting research under a f ictitious name


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IdentiIy the ethical issues in the data collection stage
1. InIormed consent oI participants
2. Time oI contacting participants
3. Manner oI observation oI participants
4. Use oI the internet Ior online surveys
5. Manner oI recording responses
6. ConIidentiality and anonymity
Choose one answer.

a. 2, 3, 4, 5


b. 2, 3, 4, 6


c. 1, 3, 4, 5


d. 1, 2, 3, 4

IdentiIy the responsibilities oI suppliers oI research Irom the Iollowing
1. ReIraining Irom stealing inIormation Irom competitors
2. Projecting a positive image oI the research proIession to society
3. Proving truthIul answers to questions
4. Hiding the real purpose oI the study
5. Respecting the rights oI respondents
6. Providing truthIul estimates oI the cost and time needed Ior research
Choose one answer.

a. 1, 2, 4, 6


b. 1, 2, 5, 6


c. 2, 4, 5, 6


d. 2, 3, 5, 6

Submit