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 relationship between intelligence and self esteem can be studied under which type of research?

A. Correlational

B. Causal comparative

C. Applied

D. Descriptive

Correct answer is: A. Correlational

A connected series of concepts that help people to make sense out of chaotic environment is called

A. Tradition

B. Induction

C. Sense perception

D. Rationality

Correct answer is: C. Sense perception

The conditions or characteristics that the experimenter controls or observes is called

A. Response

B. Effect

C. Reward

D. Variable

Correct answer is: D. Variable

For studies involving verbal synthesis, conclusions are much more

A. Rational

B. Traditional

C. Analysis

D. Tentative

Correct answer is: D. Tentative

An activity or characteristic believed to make a difference is called

A. Independent Variable

B. Behavioural variable

C. Dependent Variable

D. Consequent

Correct answer is: A. Independent Variable

Basic Research is also called

A. Fundamental

B. Pure

C. Both A and B

D. None of these

Correct answer is: C. Both A and B

Change or difference in groups that occurs as a result of manipulation of independent variable is called

A. Dependent variable

B. Independent Variable

C. None of thes

D. All of these

Correct answer is: A. Dependent variable

The research conducted in natural setting is

A. Basic

B. Applied

C. Descriptive

D. Evaluation

Correct answer is: B. Applied

Which research uses humans as a subject?

A. Applied

B. Basic

C. None of thes

D. All of these

Correct answer is: A. Applied

Which research uses pupils as a subject?

A. Applied

B. Correlational

C. Basic

D. Action

Correct answer is: D. Action