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 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.

Degree of relationship is expressed as a

A. Control factor
B. Correlation coefficient
C. Maturation
D. Regression
Correct answer is: B. Correlation coefficient
NA

Which research is characterized as being Multimethod?

A. Qualitative
B. Quantitative
C. Both
D. None
Correct answer is: C. Both
Qualitative and quantitative methods may be combined to provide a comprehensive understanding of the research problem.

Who was the author of the book named “Methods in Social Research”?

A. Kerlinger
B. CR Kothari
C. Goode and Hatt
D. Wilkinson
Correct answer is: C. Goode and Hatt
NA

A statement temporarily accepted in the light of what is already known about the phenomena is called

A. Problem
B. Assumption
C. Analysis
D. Hypothesis
Correct answer is: D. Hypothesis
A hypothesis is a tentative statement about the relationship between two or more variables based on existing knowledge.

The example of independent variable is

A. Learning
B. Response
C. Teaching Method
D. All of these
Correct answer is: C. Teaching Method
The independent variable is manipulated by the researcher, and in this case, it’s the teaching method.

By observing specific situation, we can make a generalization in

A. Inductive Hypothesis
B. Deductive Hypothesis
C. Research Hypothesis
D. Non-Directional Hypothesis
Correct answer is: A. Inductive Hypothesis
Inductive hypothesis generalizes from specific observations to broader generalizations and theories.

The example of dependent variable is

A. Test scores
B. Reward
C. Punishment
D. All of these
Correct answer is: A. Test scores
The dependent variable is the one measured, and test scores are the result of the independent variable's effect.
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