RESEARCH METHODOLOGY MCQs QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS

Sampling in which a large preliminary sample is drawn and second sample is taken as a sub sample of the first

A. Stratified Sampling

B. Systematic Sampling

C. Random Sampling

D. Double Sampling

Correct answer is: D. Double Sampling

Double sampling involves drawing a large initial sample and then selecting a sub-sample from that.

When hypothesis states a relationship between the variables concerned, it is in

A. Null Form

B. Declaration Form

C. Question Form

D. Prediction Form

Correct answer is: B. Declaration Form

A declarative form of hypothesis clearly states the relationship or difference between the variables.

Accidental Sampling is the other name of

A. Convenience Sampling

B. Snowball Sampling

C. Purposive Sampling

D. Quota Sampling

Correct answer is: A. Convenience Sampling

Accidental sampling refers to selecting a sample based on convenience.

When hypothesis anticipates a relationship between the variables, it is in

A. Null Form

B. Declaration Form

C. Question Form

D. Prediction Form

Correct answer is: D. Prediction Form

The prediction form anticipates a certain relationship or outcome between variables.

Judgment Sampling is the other name of

A. Convenience Sampling

B. Snowball Sampling

C. Purposive Sampling

D. Quota Sampling

Correct answer is: C. Purposive Sampling

Judgment (or purposive) sampling involves selecting participants based on the researcher’s judgment.

When hypothesis presents a relationship between the variables in the form of inquiry, it is in

A. Null Form

B. Declaration Form

C. Question Form

D. Prediction Form

Correct answer is: C. Question Form

Hypotheses in question form pose the inquiry as a question to be investigated.

When hypothesis states no significant difference between the variables, it is in

A. Null Form

B. Declaration Form

C. Question Form

D. Prediction Form

Correct answer is: A. Null Form

The null form predicts no significant difference between the variables.

The group of interest for the researcher is called

A. Sample

B. Population

C. Data

D. All of these

Correct answer is: B. Population

The population is the entire group the researcher is interested in studying.

The group to whom the researcher generalizes the result is called

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 small group of population selected by specific procedures for observation and analysis is called

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.

Research Methodology MCQs