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Q.1
A questionnaire in which possible responses are provided to the respondent and he/she has to select from the given responses is called____?
Close-ended
Unstructured
Open-ended
Structured
(A)
Q.2
When data is collected from all the members of population the study is called_____?
Census study
Sample study
Comparative study
Case study
(A)
Q.3
The reference list or bibliography is placed____?
In the middle of research report
In the beginning of research report
a & b
At the end of research report
(C)
Q.4
The qualities of a good research tool are____?
Economy
Validity
Reliability
All of the above
(C)
Q.5
Internal criticism and external criticism establish the authenticity of____?
Descriptive Research
Historical Research
Experimental Research
None of the above
(D)
Q.6
Historical research describes____?
What is or that is happen
What was or what happened
What should be or what should happen
What will be or what will happen
(B)
Q.7
The deductive method moves____?
From general assumption to specific application
From specific application to general assumption
From hypothesis to conclusion
From theory to practice
(A)
Q.8
A research study leads to development of____?
Principles
Theories
Generalizations
All of the above
(C)
Q.9
A systematic, objective analysis and recording of controlled observation is called____?
Assumption
Hypothesis
Research
Conclusion
(C)
Q.10
Pre-requisite for conducting a research study is____?
Data collection
Testing hypothesis
Formation of hypothesis
Locating a problem
(D)
Q.11
Difference between the population means of two groups have been calculated by a researcher. The most suitable test of significance to be used will be____?
Chi-square
w2
T-test
No test is needed
(C)
Q.12
Questionnaire is most useful instrument for______?
Observational study
Survey study
Historical study
Experimental study
(B)
Q.13
The value of semi-inter quartile range in a distribution where Q1=78 and Q3= 48 will be____?
30
15
31
both b & c
(B)
Q.14
A researcher tries to find out "causes of un-rest among students", the study will be called_____?
Correlation
Causal
Experimental
Survey
(B)
Q.15
What type of tests produce results of questionable value?
Inappropriate
Unreliable
Weak
a, b & c
(B)
Q.16
The Study to determine the current status of population with respect to one or more variables on the basis of data collected from the members of a population is called____?
Experimental
Correctional
Causal comparative
Survey
(D)
Q.17
Which one of the means is the most reliable source to get information_____?
Perfect induction
Ancient scholars
Deduction
Authority
(A)
Q.18
What is significance of pure research?
It is useful for common people
People provide funds easily for it
It strives to solve the fundamental mysteries of nature
Every body can conduct such a research
(C)
Q.19
The value of range in a distribution, in which maximum score is 86 and minimum score is 54, will be_____?
Both b & c
31
33
Neither a nor b
(D)
Q.20
In which of the followings man engages himself when using scientific method_____?
Deductive reasoning
Reflective thinking
Locating the problem
Framing hypothesis
(A)
Q.21
A scale of measurement in which intervals on a scale are equidistant but true zero does not exist is called____?
Interval scale
Nominal scale
Ratio scale
Ordinal scale
(D)
Q.22
There are many methods of acquiring knowledge, what is the most perfect method used for man-made knowledge____?
Personal experience
Expert Opinion
Intuition
Scientific method
(D)
Q.23
The statistics used for prediction is_____?
ANCOVA
Factor Analysis
ANOVA
Regression
(D)
Q.24
In which research independent variable is manipulated____?
Applied
Basic
Experimental
Action
(C)
Q.25
Interrelationship studies fall under_____?
Educational research
Experimental research
Historical research
Descriptive
(B)
Q.26
For an efficient and convenient research it is better to____?
Choose accessible population
Define the population very clearly
Neither a nor b
Both a & b
(D)
Q.27
If the findings of the experimental research can he generalized it will be_____?
Reliable
Valid
Empirical
Objective
(B)
Q.28
The boundaries of the study in a research process are known as_____?
Delimitation
Specification
Limitations
Assumptions
(A)
Q.29
Ethnographic research is the other name of which research____?
Descriptive
Qualitative
Quantitative
Experimental
(B)
Q.30
When in depth investigation of an individual, group or institution is: done, it is called_____?
Observation research
Self report
Ethnography
Case study
(D)
Q.31
A general term applied to publications that contain descriptions of educational research by an author who was not a direct observer or participant is_____?
Primary Source
Preliminary Source
Secondary Source
Review
(C)
Q.32
Table of random number is called____?
Stratified sampling
Cluster sampling
Random sampling
All of the above
(C)
Q.33
A research conducted for studying, understanding and explaining past events is referred to as______?
Descriptive
Experimental
Historical
Evaluation
(C)
Q.34
If the population is distributed into homogeneous subgroup and the random sample is drawn from each homogeneous subgroup, then this technique is called____?
Curter sampling
Stratified sampling
Systematic sampling
Random sampling
(B)
Q.35
Content list is a part of____?
Main body of research report
Preliminary pages
Introduction
Review of literature
(B)
Q.36
The formula of ungrouped data to find out median even number is_____?
Ex/n
n/2 (n+2)/2
(n+2)/2
(n+1)/2
(C)
Q.37
Sampling technique is useful in data collection because_____?
Usually each and every individual Subject cannot be tested or interviewed
Phenomena under research usually consist of large unit
It gives representative and relatively smaller group to contact
All of the above
(D)
Q.38
The validity that is based upon careful examination of course text books, syllabi, objectives, subjects matter is know as_____?
Construct validity
Concurrent validity
Predictive validity
Content validity
(D)
Q.39
Manipulation of cause, its effects and relationships is determined is in the type of research called____?
Experimental
Correlation
Causal comparative
Descriptive
(A)
Q.40
A scientific study conducted to compare the objectives with the out comes in the type of research called_____?
Applied
Basic
Action
Evaluation
(D)
Q.41
The obtain marks divided in equal parts in_____?
Ordinal scale
Nominal scale
Ratio scale
Interval scale
(B)
Q.42
Control and experimental groups determined by researcher are preset in the type of research called____?
Causal comparative
Correlation
Descriptive
Experimental
(D)
Q.43
Treatment group is formed in_____?
Descriptive Research
Action Research
Experimental Research
Historical Research
(C)
Q.44
Independent variable can not be manipulated, only cause and effect relationship is to be determined in the type of research called____?
Causal comparative
Correlation
Descriptive
Experimental
(A)
Q.45
By using "Lottery method" we do____?
Convenience Sampling
Random Sampling
Judgment Sampling
Quota Sampling
(B)
Q.46
The size of sample depends on_____?
Research type
Population
Convenience
Researcher
(A)
Q.47
Where number of individual are selected from a list decided by the number of objects desired for sampling is called____?
Cluster sampling
Systematic sampling
Statistical sampling
Random sampling
(B)
Q.48
Where groups are randomly selected it is____?
Cluster sampling
Statistical sampling
Systematic sampling
Random sampling
(A)
Q.49
The representation of subgroup is in____?
Cluster sampling
Statistical sampling
Systematic sampling
Random sampling
(C)
Q.50
Equal and independent chance of selection is in_____?
Systematic sampling
Statistical sampling
Random sampling
Cluster sampling
(C)
Q.51
The past events are studied best in____?
Qualitative research
Descriptive research
Experimental research
Quantitative research
(A)
Q.52
While writing research report one should be_____?
Introspective
Objective
Subjective
Interpretive
(B)
Q.53
The score attained by more subjects than any other score is_____?
Mean
Mode
Main
Median
(B)
Q.54
The arithmetic average of the scores is____?
Median
Mode
Main
Mean
(D)
Q.55
The highest, most precise level of measurement is_____?
Nominal scales
Ordinal scales
Ratio scales
Internal scales
(C)
Q.56
The lowest level of measurement is represented in____?
Internal scales
Ordinal scales
Nominal scales
Ratio scales
(C)
Q.57
The degree to which a test measures what it is supposed to measures is____?
Reliability
Validity
Equality
Rationality
(B)
Q.58
The degree to which a test consistently measures what ever it measures is called____?
Reliability
Validity
Equality
Rationality
(A)
Q.59
The ultimate focus of scientific method is on____?
Observation
Experimentation
Hypothesis formulation
Formulation of a law/theory
(D)
Q.60
The type of research which deals with the classroom problems____?
Descriptive
Action
Applied
Experimental
(B)
Q.61
If the results of test and retest are the same, it is in fact____?
Reliability
Objectivity
Validity
Usability
(A)
Q.62
Following are the categories of research type by method_____?
Basic and applied
Descriptive and action
Action and historical
Experimental and casual comparative
(D)
Q.63
The method section of a thesis usually contains____?
The research design, subjects, and measures
The definition of terms, literature review and data analysis procedures
The literature review and hypotheses
The research design and literature review
(A)
Q.64
The basic goal of educational Research & Development is to____?
Develop research-based products
Discover new knowledge through
Test educational materials
Improve existing education products
(A)
Q.65
A post test in an experiment is sometimes called the_____?
Treatment variable
Experimental variable
Experimental treatment
Dependent variable
(D)
Q.66
The most commonly used instruments for data collection in survey research are the____?
Standardized test and critical incident technique
Individual interview and situational
Questionnaire and standardized
Questionnaire and individual interview
(B)
Q.67
When the experimenter has a reasonably high expectation concerning the relationship that exists between the variables, it is most appropriate to state the hypothesis in the form_____?
Interrogative
Directional
Objective
Null
(B)
Q.68
A theory is said to be powerful if it____?
Has a high degree
Provides an explanation for a large number of events
Is extremely accurate
Is valid
(B)
Q.69
Research that focuses non-fundamental laws, tutorial or processes is usually described as____?
Exploratory
Hypothesis testing
Applied
Basic
(C)
Q.70
A statement of a relationship between two or more events that can be used in prediction is called a____?
Development theory
Concept
Principle
Generalization
(D)
Q.71
Upto the present time educational research had
Been influenced only by the methodology of psychology
Ignored the methodological of other scientific discipline
Been heavily influenced by a variety of scientific disciplines
Been influenced only by mathematical statistics
(C)
Q.72
The research study which provides data to support theory and suggest development of new theory is referred as____?
Applied research
Action research
Basic research
Evaluation research
(C)
Q.73
An interview in which questions to be asked from the interviewee are determined in advance is called____?
Close-ended
Open-ended
Unstructured
Structured
(D)
Q.74
Administration of the instrument on two or three respondents to find out its flaws in termed as_____?
Try-out
Appropriateness
Pilot-study
Validation
(C)
Q.75
Survey studies observational studies and developmental studies come under_____?
Historical research
Experimental research
Action research
Descriptive research
(D)
Q.76
The group to which a researcher would like the result of a study to be generalizable is referred to as____?
Population
Control group
Experimental group
Sample
(A)
Q.77
The best way to find a solution to a problem is_____?
Deductive reasoning
Scientific method
Inductive reasoning
Expert opinion
(B)
Q.78
Which one research has the features of primary and secondary sources of information?
Experimental
Action
Descriptive
Historical
(D)
Q.79
A first step in using sampling as a tool of research is___?
List the population
Define the population
Select a representative sample
Obtain an adequate sample
(B)
Q.80
Another name for an independent variable is____?
Antecedent
Effect
Consequent
Response
(A)
Q.81
What type of research is conducted by a researcher when he is curious about conditions and occurrences that have taken place in the past?
Descriptive
Pure
Experimental
Historical
(D)
Q.82
What is true about hypothesis?
These are merely happy accidents
Hypothesis are always proved
Facts may be collected to prove hypothesis
These are always tested
(D)
Q.83
The type of research which deals with the classroom problems is____?
Applied research
Experimental research
Descriptive rescarch
Action research
(D)
Q.84
Following is the categories of "research by purpose"____?
Action and historical
Basic and applied
Descriptive and action
Experimental and casual experimental
(B)
Q.85
Experimental research is based on____?
Assumptions
Hypothesis
Findings
Design
(B)
Q.86
Research that focuses on fundamental laws, theories or processes is usually described as____?
Hypothesis testing
Basic
Applied
Exploratory
(B)
Q.87
A pilot study is often helpful because it____?
Provides the research with ideas approaches and clues
Permits a check of procedures with the possibility of revision when needed
All of the above are correct
Permits a preliminary testing of the hypothesis
(C)
Q.88
There will be no significant different between the scores on a measure of achievement of high and low anxious students is a hypothesis written in form____?
Interrogative
Null
Directional
Objective
(B)
Q.89
n historical research the wide range of written and printed materials recorded for the purpose of transmitting information is called_____?
Preliminary sources
Relics
Primary sources
Documents
(D)
Q.90
In selecting an achievement test for a research project, the first step is to_____?
Evaluate tests that are available
Refer to the mental measurements yearbooks
Pretest the instruments with individuals like your sample but not part of the sample
Decide what is to be measured
(D)
Q.91
The degree to which a test measures what it purpose to measure deflect its____?
Reliability
Objectivity
Stability
Validity
(D)
Q.92
A random sample____?
Must be large in number
Can be selected only by using a specially designed computer programme
All of the above are correct
Is one in which each number of a population has an equal chance of being chosen
(D)
Q.93
The publications that contain description of education research by an author who was not a direct observer or participant is a source_____?
Secondary
Preliminary
Primary
Review
(A)
Q.94
Which measure of central tendency is influenced by extreme source?
Harmonic
Median
Mode
Mean
(D)
Q.95
Why proportional sampling technique is used in the selection of individuals for a study?
It is systematic sampling technique
It is random sampling technique
It is useful for a small population
To achieve greater representation in the sample
(D)
Q.96
Which one of the following statement is NOT true?
It is difficult to obtain public support for basic research
Pure research strives to solve the fundamental mysteries of nature
Many people are willing to accept changes in their social institutions
Many people are willing to accept changes in the Technical fields
(D)
Q.97
What is the type of survey studies in educational research_____?
Descriptive
Basic
The experimental
Historical
(A)
Q.98
How can data be expressed in descriptive research_____?
In verbal symbols
Qualitatively
Quantitatively
All of the above
(C)
Q.99
What type of remains a historical research can find_____?
Printed
Physical
Hard written
All of the above
(D)
Q.100
How can educational research be useful for teachers____?
It can improve methods of solving
It can improve methods of solving instructional problem
Teacher can communicate with the society more effectively
Teacher and headmaster can co-operative in a better way
(B)
Q.101
What is the importance of educational research____?
It helps in the development of the curriculur
It solves the problem of students
It helps in understanding how do children learn
All of these
(D)
Q.102
In deductive method we proceed from____?
Specific to general
General to specific
Specific to specific
General to general
(B)
Q.103
In inductive method we proceed from____?
Specific to general
General to specific
Specific to specific
General to general
(B)
Q.104
Random sampling is necessary in____?
Action Research
Experimental Research
Basic Research
Historical Research
(B)
Q.105
Research study starts from____?
Testing the hypothesis
Development of hypothesis
Finding a problem
Data collection
(C)
Q.106
Examples of "research by type" are____?
Action and historical
Basic and applied
Descriptive and action
Experimental and applied
(B)
Q.107
Basis of Experimental research is____?
Assumptions
Hypothesis
Findings
Conclusions
(B)
Q.108
Last portion of the research report is_____?
Appendices
Main body
Preliminary Pages
None of above
(A)
Q.109
The middle part of research report is____?
Main body
Preliminary Pages
None of above
Appendices
(A)
Q.110
First part of research report is_____?
Main body
Preliminary Pages
None of above
Appendices
(B)
Q.111
How many parts has a research report_____?
4
5
3
2
(C)
Q.112
The Mode of the scores 4, 1, 6, 43, 5, 4, 5, 6, 3 is____?
4
3
5
6
(A)
Q.113
The Median of the scores 11, 14, 5, 7, 8, 18, 15, 10 is____?
11
10
12
14
(A)
Q.114
The Mean of the scores 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 is____?
2
3
4
1
(B)
Q.115
The score that is attained by more subject than any other score is____?
Mode
Median
Mean
Standard Deviation
(A)
Q.116
What is the Mid-Point of scores called____?
Standard Deviation
Median
Mode
Mean
(B)
Q.117
The Arithmetic average of the scores is called____?
Mode
Median
Mean
Standard Deviation
(C)
Q.118
Pre-testing the instrument to detect weakness is____?
Pilot tęsting
Sampling
Inventory
Socio metric technique
(A)
Q.119
The minimum sample size in descriptive research is____?
20% of the population
10% of the population
30% of population
None of above
(A)
Q.120
The sampling in which individuals are selected from a list at specific interval / sequence is___?
Random Sampling
Systematic Sampling
Cluster Sampling
Stratified Sampling
(B)
Q.121
The sampling in which group rather than individuals are selected is____?
Random Sampling
Systematic Sampling
Cluster Sampling
Stratified Sampling
(C)
Q.122
Representation of same proportion of individuals in a sample as they exist in population is
Random Sampling
Stratified Sampling
Systematic Sampling
Cluster Sampling
(B)
Q.123
Sampling in which all individuals have equal chance of selection is____?
Random Sampling
Systematic Sampling
Cluster Sampling
Stratified Sampling
(D)
Q.124
The minimum size of a sample in experimental research is____?
25 per group
15 per group
75 per group
50 per group
(B)
Q.125
The specific procedure used to select a representative group from population is____?
Sample
Population
Sampling
None of above
(C)
Q.126
The representative group selected by specific procedure from population is_____?
Sampling
Population
Sample
None of above
(C)
Q.127
The group selected for the purpose of research is____?
Sampling
Population
None of above
Sample
(B)
Q.128
Hypothesis which states relationship between variables is____?
Non Directional Hypothesis
Research hypothesis
Null/Statistical Hypothesis
None of above
(B)
Q.129
Hypothesis which states relationship between two variables is____?
Null/Statistical Hypothesis
Research hypothesis
None of above
Non Directional Hypothesis
(A)
Q.130
Hypothesis which states no relationship between variables is____?
Non Directional Hypothesis
Research hypothesis
Null/Statistical Hypothesis
None of above
(B)
Q.131
The important characteristic of a research problem is____?
Significant
Novel
Researchable
All above
(D)
Q.132
Development and testing of hypothesis is necessary in____?
Action Research
Descriptive Research
Historical Research
Experimental Research
(D)
Q.133
Data is collected through questionnaire, interview or observation in____?
Experimental Research
Historical Research
Descriptive Research
Action Research
(C)
Q.134
Control group is a characteristic of____?
Experimental Research
Historical Research
Descriptive Research
Action Research
(A)
Q.135
Cause and effect relationship is established in____?
Experimental Research
Historical Research
Descriptive Research
Action Research
(A)
Q.136
Randomly formed groups is a characteristic of____?
Experimental Research
Historical Research
Descriptive Research
Action Research
(A)
Q.137
Criticism is an important step in____?
Experimental Research
Historical Research
Descriptive Research
Action Research
(B)
Q.138
The effect of independent variable on dependent variable is studied in____?
Experimental Research
Historical Research
Descriptive Research
Action Research
(A)
Q.139
The research concerned with current status of the subject of study is____?
Experimental Research
Historical Research
Descriptive Research
Action Research
(C)
Q.140
The research involved in explaining events of the past_____?
Experimental Research
Historical Research
Descriptive Research
Action Research
(B)
Q.141
The research concerned with classroom problem is_____?
Action Research
Basic Research
Applied Research
Experimental Research
(A)
Q.142
The research concerned with the use or testing of theories is_____?
Applied Research
Action Research
Basic Research
Experimental Research
(A)
Q.143
The research concerned with development of theories is called_____?
Applied Research
Basic Research
Experimental Research
Action Research
(B)
Q.144
The type of research by method____?
Descriptive Research
Historical Research
Action Research
Experimental Research
(D)
Q.145
The type of research by purpose____?
Action Research
Applied Research
Basic Research
All above
(D)
