Which scientific method is a bottom-up or generative approach to research?
Correct answer is: B. Inductive method
Research Methodology MCQs
This document provides a multiple choice quiz with answers on research methods. It covers topics like the definition of research, qualities of researchers.
What are the conditions in which Type-I error occurs?
Correct answer is: B. The null hypotheses get rejected even if it is true
A condition or characteristic that can take on different values or categories is called
Correct answer is: B. variable
A variable that is presumed to cause a change in another variable is called a(n):
- A. categorical variable
- B. dependent variable
- C. independent variable
- D. intervening variable
The variable that is presumed to cause a change in another variable is called an independent variable.
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What is the key defining characteristic of experimental research?
Correct answer is: D. Manipulation of the independent variable
A positive correlation is present when
Correct answer is: A. Two variables move in opposite directions.
Research in which the researcher uses the qualitative paradigm for one phase and the quantitative paradigm for another phase is known as
Correct answer is: D. Mixed method research
Research that is done to understand an event from the past is known as _____?
Correct answer is: B. Historical research
The development of a solid foundation of reliable knowledge typically is built from Which type of research?
Correct answer is: B. Action research
Which “scientific method” follows these steps: 1) observation/data, 2) patterns, 3) Theory?
Correct answer is: A. Inductive