1.
Research is
(a)
A purposeful, systematic activity
(b)
Conducted for purely academic purposes.
(c)
Conducted to answer questions about practical issues.
(d)
A random, unplanned process of discovery
2.
The research is always
(a)
Verifying the old knowledge
(b)
Exploring new knowledge
(c)
Filling the gaps between the knowledge
(d)
All of the above
3.
All good research aims at
(a)
Betterment of the society
(b)
Developing generalizations, theories, and principles
(c)
Solving routine problems
(d)
None of the above
4.
A grand theory
(a)
Explains interrelationships among concepts
(b)
Is highly abstract
(c)
Broad explanation of phenomenon in a discipline
(d)
All of the above
5.
The idea that knowledge comes from experience is
(a)
Rationalism
(b)
Deductive reasoning
(c)
Logic
(d)
Empiricism
6.
A theory is defined as
(a)
Set of systematically related statements (b) Law like generalizations
(c)
Both (a) and (b)
(d)
None of the above
7.
Epistemology refers to
(a)
A term specifically used in the social sciences
(b)
A term used to study the types of diseases
(c)
Acceptable level of knowledge in a field of study
(d)
A type of interviewing technique
8.
Which of the following is a function of theory?
(a)
Integrating and summarizing current knowledge
(b)
Making predictions
(c)
Explaining phenomena
(d)
All of the above
9.
Which of the following term explains the idea that knowledge comes from
experience?
(a)
Rationalism
(b)
Empiricism
(c)
Logic
(d)
Deduction
10.
In every field, research pursuits promote systematic and gradual advancement of
knowledge but discoveries are rare because
(a)
Result is a continuous critical investigation.
(b)
It is not common to be able to think beyond a grooved channel.
(c)
Sustained experimental work needed for discovery is not easily forthcoming.
(d)
Most people lack the depth of knowledge needed for it.
11.
One of the following is not a quality of a researcher?
(a)
Unison with that of which he is in search
(b)
He must be of alert mind
(c)
Keenness in enquiry
(d)
His assertion to outstrip the evidence
12.
‘Metaphysics’ means
(a)
A branch of Physics
(b)
Exploring the nature of ultimate reality
(c)
Physics of metals
(d)
Physics of weather
13.
The quality of research is judged by the
(a)
Relevance of research
(b)
Methodology adopted in conducting the research
(c)
Depth of research
(d)
Experience of researcher
14.
Which of the following is defined as a systematic method of evaluating statistical
data based on the results of several independent studies of the same problem?
(a)
Factor analysis
(b)
Meta-analysis
(c)
Systematic analysis
(d)
None of the above
15.
The quality of a research study is mainly evaluated on the basis of
(a)
The place of publication
(b)
The manner in which the recommendations are implemented
(c)
The rigour with which it was conducted
(d)
None of the above
16.
Which statement is NOT correct?
(a)
A researcher is expected to be a wellread person.
(b)
One research gives birth to another research.
(c)
All researchers contribute to existing knowledge.
(d)
A good researcher is a nice person.
17.
Which of the following periodical is specifically meant for publishing research
work?
(a)
Magazine
(b)
Monographs
(c)
Journals
(d)
Books
18.
Which of the following options are the main tasks of research in modern
society?
(I) To keep pace with the advancement in the knowledge
(II) To discover new things
(III) To write a critique on the earlier writings
(IV) To systematically examine and critically analyze the
investigations/sources with objectivity
(a)
IV, II, and I
(b)
I, II, and III
(c)
I and III
(d)
II, III, and IV
19.
Which of following description is true in context of defining ‘theory’?
(a)
An organized body of concepts and principles intended to explain a particular
phenomenon
(b)
Tentative explanations that new data either support or do not support
(c)
Apt to drive further research
(d)
None of the above
20.
Research can be conducted by a person who
(a)
Has studied research methodology
(b)
Holds a postgraduate degree
(c)
Possesses thinking and reasoning ability
(d)
Is a hard worker
21.
The best quality of a researcher is
(a)
Curiosity (b)
Active imagination
(c)
Ability (d) All of the above
22.
The result of building up information from pieces of information is known as
(a)
An analysis (b) A
synthesis
(c)
A synopsis (d) None
of the above
23.
The result of setting out a reasoned argument in steps is known as
(a)
A comparison (b) A debate
(c)
An evaluation (d) An analysis
24.
A researcher is generally expected to
(a)
Study the existing literature in a field
(b)
Generate new principles and theories
(c)
Synthezise different ideas
(d)
None of the above
25.
What do you consider as the main aim of interdisciplinary research?
(a)
To bring out holistic approach to research
(b)
To reduce the emphasis of single subject in research domain
(c)
To oversimplify the problem of research
(d)
To create a new trend in research methodology
26.
One of the essential characteristics of research is
(a)
Replicability
(b)
Generalizability
(c)
Usability
(d)
None of the above
27.
The depth of any research can be judged by
(a)
Title of the research
(b)
Objectives of the research
(c)
Total expenditure on the research
(d)
Duration of the research
28.
Which of the following statements is true about the theory?
(a)
It explains phenomenon in simple manner.
(b)
It explains the ‘how’ and ‘why’ questions.
(c)
It can be a well-developed explanatory system
(d)
All of the above
29.
Which of the following is a function of theory?
(a)
Summarizing the current knowledge
(b)
Making predictions
(c)
Explaining phenomena
(d)
All of the above
30.
The feasibility of a research study generally depends upon
(a)
Cost factor
(b)
Time required to conduct research
(c)
Skills set of the researcher
(d) All of the above
31.
An empiricist believes that
(a)
Natural science methods should not be applied to social science research.
(b)
Social science methods cannot be applied in natural sciences.
(c)
Knowledge is acquired through our sensory perceptions.
(d)
None of the above
32.
The experimental study is based on
(a)
Law of single variable (b)
Manipulation
(c)
Both (a) and (b) (d)
None of the above
33.
What is the position held by a positivist as far as acquiring knowledge is
concerned?
(a)
A general positive attitude towards research.
(b)
Scientific research should be based on value-free, empirical observations.
(c)
Exact knowledge can be acquired from the society.
(d)
None of the above
34.
The approach which is based on the assumption that social phenomena can be
explained by observing cause and effect is
(a)
Positivism (b)
Interpretivism
(c)
Qualitative (d) None of
the above
35.
An ontological question is usually about
(a)
Diagnose of a medical problem
(b)
Study of things outside ourselves, an external reality
(c)
Use of questionnaires or interviews in project
(d)
Acceptable level of knowledge
36.
Which of the following is not a characteristic of a researcher?
(a)
Industrious and persistent
(b)
Specialist rather than a generalist
(c)
Objective
(d)
Not versatile in his interest and even in his native abilities
37.
An important practical issue to consider while designing a research projectis
(a)
An interesting theoretical perspective
(b)
Add to knowledge of researcher only
(c)
Availability of time and other resources
(d)
None of the above
38.
Research can be classified as)
(a)
Basic, applied, and action research
(b)
Quantitative and qualitative research
(c)
Philosophical, historical, survey, and experimental research
(d)
All of the above
39.
The two main approaches of a research are
(a)
Data collection and data analysis
(b)
Surveys and questionnaires
(c)
Sampling and data collection
(d)
Qualitative and quantitative
40.
A researcher designs an experiment to test how variables interact to influence
how well children learn spelling words. In this case, the main purpose of the
study is
(a)
Explanation (b)
Description
(c)
Influence (d) Prediction
41.
Qualitative research is
(a)
Without any specific purpose
(b)
Primarily concerned with in-depth exploration of phenomena
(c)
Deals with the collection and analysis of numerical data
(d)
None of the above
42.
Match List A with List B and choose the correct answer from the code given
below. (December 2004) List I List II A Historical method I Past events B
Survey method II Vision C Philosophical method III Present events D
Experimental method IV Future action Codes:
(a)
A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV (b) A-I,
B-II, C-III, D-IV
(c)
A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV (d) A-II,
B-III, C-I, D-IV
43.
Which of the following research specifically requires objectivity to discover
facts and causes from the data gathered for the purpose?
(a)
Quantitative research (b) Fundamental
research
(c)
Qualitative research (d) Action
research
44.
Which of the following is classified in the category of developmental research?
(a)
Philosophical research (b)
Action research
(c)
Descriptive research (d)
All of the Above
45.
In psychology and education, experimental research is also termed as
(a)
S–R (stimulus–response) research (b) Analytical research
(c)
Historical research (d) Post Facto research
46.
Which of the following is NOT the method of research?
(a) Observation (b) Historical
(c) Survey (d) Philosophical
47.
Fundamental research is usually carried out in
(a)
Classroom (b) Field setting
(c)
Laboratory conditions (d) Social setting
48.
The research that applies the laws at the time of field study to draw more and
more clear ideas about the problem is
(a)
Applied research (b)
Action research
(c)
Experimental research (d) None of the above
49.
The research which is exploring new facts through the study of the past is
called
(a) Philosophical research (b)
Historical research
(c)
Mythological research (d) Content analysis
50.
The scientific method can be used
(a)
Only in physical sciences such as physics and chemistry
(b)
Only in social sciences
(c)
Both in physical and social sciences
(d)
None of the above
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