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.
A. Sample
B. Population
C. Data
D. All of these
Correct answer is: B. Population
Population refers to the larger group to which the researcher wants to generalize their findings.
A. Sample
B. Population
C. Data
D. All of these
Correct answer is: A. Sample
A sample is a subset of the population chosen for analysis.
A. Experience
B. Population
C. Data
D. All of these
Correct answer is: B. Population
The sample's characteristics should reflect those of the population from which it is drawn.
A. Data Collection
B. Population
C. Sampling
D. All of these
Correct answer is: C. Sampling
Sampling refers to selecting individuals to represent the population.
A. Probability Sampling
B. Non-probability Sampling
C. Purposive Sampling
D. Convenient Sampling
Correct answer is: A. Probability Sampling
Probability sampling ensures each individual has a known chance of being chosen.
A. Non-Directional Hypothesis
B. Null Hypothesis
C. Directional Hypothesis
D. Experimental Hypothesis
Correct answer is: A. Non-Directional Hypothesis
Non-directional hypothesis indicates that a relationship exists without specifying the direction.
A. Probability Sampling
B. Non-probability Sampling
C. Random Sampling
D. Cluster Sampling
Correct answer is: B. Non-probability Sampling
Non-probability sampling does not give every individual a known chance of selection.
A. Non-Directional Hypothesis
B. Null Hypothesis
C. Directional Hypothesis
D. Experimental Hypothesis
Correct answer is: C. Directional Hypothesis
Directional hypothesis specifies the expected direction of the relationship between variables.
A. Stratified Sampling
B. Systematic Sampling
C. Random Sampling
D. Cluster Sampling
Correct answer is: D. Cluster Sampling
Cluster sampling selects groups rather than individuals for the study.
A. Non-Directional Hypothesis
B. Null Hypothesis
C. Directional Hypothesis
D. Experimental Hypothesis
Correct answer is: B. Null Hypothesis
Null hypothesis predicts that no significant relationship exists between the variables.