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.

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: Does it give consistent results? …

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The research concerned with theory development is

A. Basic research
B. Applied research
C. Action research
D. Experimental research

Correct Answer is: Basic research …

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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: Null hypothesis …

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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: Deductive method …

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Random sampling is necessary in

A. Experimental research
B. Basic research
C. Action research
D. All of the above

Correct Answer is: Experimental research …

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Which scientific method is a bottom-up or generative approach to research?

A. Deductive method
B. Inductive method
C. Hypothesis method
D. Pattern method

Correct Answer is: Inductive method …

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What are the conditions in which Type-I error occurs?

A. The null hypotheses get accepted even if it is false
B. The null hypotheses get rejected even if it is true
C. Both the null hypotheses as well as alternative hypotheses are rejected
D. None of the above

Correct Answer is: The null hypotheses get rejected even if it is true …

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A condition or characteristic that can take on different values or categories is called

A. constant
B. variable
C. cause-and-effect relationship
D. descriptive relationship

Correct Answer is: variable …

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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?

A. Extraneous variables are never present
B. A positive correlation usually exists
C. A negative correlation usually exists
D. Manipulation of the independent variable

Correct Answer is: Manipulation of the independent variable …

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