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.

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.

Which hypothesis is derived from theory?

A. Inductive Hypothesis
B. Deductive Hypothesis
C. Research Hypothesis
D. Non-Directional Hypothesis
Correct answer is: B. Deductive Hypothesis
Deductive hypothesis involves testing a theory by collecting data to accept or reject the hypothesis.

The researcher is in on the action in

A. Action Research
B. Applied Research
C. Experimental Research
D. All of these
Correct answer is: A. Action Research
In action research, the researcher is directly involved in the process.

Impact of CAI on students’ achievement is studied in

A. Action Research
B. Applied Research
C. Experimental Research
D. All of these
Correct answer is: C. Experimental Research
CAI (Computer-Assisted Instruction) is often studied in controlled experimental research.

A correlation coefficient is a decimal number between

A. 0.00 and +1.00
B. 0.00 and -1.00
C. Both A and B
D. None of these
Correct answer is: C. Both A and B
The correlation coefficient ranges from -1.00 to +1.00.

If the coefficient is near +1.00, the variables are related

A. Positively
B. Negatively
C. Instinctively
D. Deliberately
Correct answer is: A. Positively
A positive correlation means that as one variable increases, the other does too.

If the results are due to only manipulated independent variable, it is called

A. Internal Validity
B. External Validity
C. Maturation
D. History
Correct answer is: A. Internal Validity
NA

Which type of criticism is concerned with accuracy or worth of the content?

A. Internal
B. External
C. Both A and B
D. None of these
Correct answer is: A. Internal
NA

Physical or mental changes that may occur within the subjects over a period of time is called

A. Internal Validity
B. External Validity
C. Maturation
D. History
Correct answer is: C. Maturation
NA

Were the writers competent, unbiased and honest? Which type of criticism asks this question?

A. Internal
B. External
C. Both A and B
D. None of these
Correct answer is: A. Internal
NA
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