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.

Format of writing a historical research report is different from the type of research

A. Descriptive
B. Experimental
C. Both A and B
D. None of these
Correct answer is: C. Both A and B
NA

Longitudinal survey studies can be classified as

A. Trend surveys and Cohort surveys
B. Panel surveys and follow up surveys
C. Both A and B
D. None of these
Correct answer is: C. Both A and B
Longitudinal survey studies can be classified as both trend surveys and cohort surveys, and panel surveys:
Trend surveys: A type of longitudinal survey that studies trends over time
Cohort surveys: A type of longitudinal survey that samples a group of people who share a common characteristic, such as birth or graduation
Panel surveys: A type of longitudinal survey that follows a smaller group of people over time
Longitudinal studies can be either prospective or retrospective in nature. They can be expensive and time-consuming, as it can take a long time to collect and analyze the data.

How will citizens of Faisalabad vote in next election? It is example of the research

A. Descriptive
B. Experimental
C. Applied
D. None of these
Correct answer is: A. Descriptive
NA

The type of research in which Independent variable is not manipulated as it has already occurred is

A. Causal Comparative
B. Experimental
C. Correlational
D. Historical
Correct answer is: A. Causal Comparative
In causal-comparative research, the independent variable has already occurred.

The type of research in which data is collected to determine relationship between two or more quantifiable variables is

A. Basic
B. Causal comparative
C. Correlational
D. Both B and C
Correct answer is: C. Correlational
NA

The type of research in which the groups are already formed and already different on Independent variable is

A. Causal Comparative
B. Experimental
C. Correlational
D. Historical
Correct answer is: A. Causal Comparative
In this research, groups are not randomly assigned but naturally formed.

Which type of experimental design is used only when randomization is not feasible?

A. Pre-Experimental
B. True Experimental
C. Quasi Experimental
D. Post Experimental
Correct answer is: C. Quasi Experimental
NA

Which type of experimental design employs randomization to provide control of the equivalence of groups and exposure to treatments?

A. Pre-Experimental
B. True Experimental
C. Quasi Experimental
D. Post Experimental
Correct answer is: B. True Experimental
NA

Which type of research has least precision and control?

A. Basic
B. Applied
C. R and D
D. Action
Correct answer is: D. Action
NA

Use of animals rather than human beings allows a much higher level of control and precision in

A. Basic
B. Applied
C. R and D
D. Action
Correct answer is: A. Basic
NA
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