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.

Which research paradigm is least concerned about generalizing its findings?

A. Quantitative research
B. Qualitative research
C. Mixed research
D. None of the above
Correct answer is: B. Qualitative research

Which scale is the simplest form of measurement?

A. Nominal
B. Ordinal
C. Interval
D. Ratio
Correct answer is: A. Nominal

Which of the following is not a type of reliability?

A. Test-retest
B. Split-half
C. Content
D. Internal consistency
Correct answer is: C. Content

Which of the following is the correct order of Stevens’ four levels of measurement?

A. Ordinal, nominal, ratio, interval
B. Nominal, ordinal, interval, ratio
C. Interval, nominal, ordinal, ratio
D. Ratio, interval, nominal, ordinal
Correct answer is: B. Nominal, ordinal, interval, ratio

The type of research by purpose

A. Basic research
B. Applied research
C. Action research
D. All of the above
Correct answer is: A. Basic research

When evaluating tests and assessments, “reliability” refers to asking ourselves Which of the following questions?

A. Does it measure what it is supposed to measure?
B. Are there ways to avoid subjective judgments when measuring something?
C. Does it give consistent results?
D. Does it measure multiple constructs?
Correct answer is: D. Does it measure multiple constructs?

The research concerned with theory development is

A. Basic research
B. Applied research
C. Action research
D. Experimental research
Correct answer is: B. Applied research

Hypothesis which state no relation between two variables is called

A. Research hypothesis
B. Null hypothesis
C. Non directional hypothesis
D. None of the above
Correct answer is: B. Null hypothesis

Which scientific method is a top-down or confirmatory approach?

A. Deductive method
B. Inductive method
C. Hypothesis method
D. Pattern method
Correct answer is: D. Pattern method

Random sampling is necessary in

A. Experimental research
B. Basic research
C. Action research
D. All of the above
Correct answer is: A. Experimental research
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