Research Management (RM) MCQ's

Question 1 :
Assigning numerals or other symbols to the categories or response is called ____

1. Editing
2. Coding
3. Transcription
4. Tabulation

Question 2 :
A statistical measure based upon the entire population is called parameter while measure based upon a sample is known as:

1. Inference
2. Statistics
3. Sample parameter
4. Tabular

Question 3 :
In factorial design, the effect of price and packing size of product needs to be studied at three and two levels respectively. How many different levels of treatments would be produced?

1. 6
2. 8
3. 2
4. 12

Question 4 :
___________ is called publication in a research journal

1. Guide
2. Popular report
3. Research article
4. Format

Question 5 :
Population census carried out by government of India can be an example of the correlational research seeks to

1. Exploratory research
2. Causal research
3. Descriptive research
4. Quality research

Question 6 :
In the process of conducting research ‘Formulation of Hypothesis' is followed by

1. Statement of Objectives
2. Analysis of Data
3. Selection of Research Tools
4. Collection of Data

Question 7 :
_________ is compared to light house for ocean going ship

1. Research tool
2. Research methodology
3. Supervisor
4. Data obtained

Question 8 :
The ____- of a set of observations or scores is obtained by dividing the sim of all the values by the total number of values

1. Mean
2. Median
3. Mode
4. Dispersion

Question 9 :
Research related to abstract ideas or concepts is

1. Empirical research
2. Conceptual Research
3. Quantitative research
4. Qualitative research

Question 10 :
A straight replication study has provided results very similar to the original study. As a result what can we confidently say about this new information?

1. We can say very little
2. We can say that the original findings are replicable.
3. The new information explains why the original findings came about.
4. The new information has increased our understanding of the original findings

Question 11 :
________ is the blueprint that has been created to answer research questions in a systematic and controlled manner.

1. Research design
2. Research methods
3. Research proposal
4. Research classification

Question 12 :
Research is an organized and systematic inquiry' is defined by

1. Marshall
2. P V Young
3. Emory
4. Kerlinger

Question 13 :
Which of the following is correct when planning to do social research,

1. Approach the topic with an open mind
2. Do a pilot study before getting stuck into it
3. Be familiar with the literature on the topic
4. Forget about theory because this is a very practical undertaking can't have one without the other

Question 14 :
Which sampling procedure involves grouping the population and then selecting the groups or the clusters rather than individual elements for inclusion in the sample?

1. Area sampling
2. Cluster sampling
3. Multi-stage sampling
4. Deliberate sampling

Question 15 :
_______ is a classical form of research.

1. Narrative study
2. Grounded theory
3. Case study
4. Experiment

Question 16 :
Which of the following is not covered under Intellectual Property Rights?

1. Copyrights
2. Patents
3. Trade Marks
4. Thesaurus

Question 17 :
A conceptual framework in which research is conducted is called a

1. Synopsis of research
2. Research design
3. Research hypothesis
4. Research paradigm

Question 18 :
A research which includes surveys and fact-finding inquiries of different kinds is called as

1. Descriptive research
2. Analytical research
3. Fundamental research
4. Exploratory research

Question 19 :
An essential Criterion of Scientific study is ________.

1. Belief
2. Value
3. Objectivity
4. Subjectivity

Question 20 :
The main advantage of structured observation over survey research is:

1. It does not rely on the researcher's ability to take notes
2. The researcher is immersed as a participant in the field they are studying
3. It does not impose any expectations of behavior on the respondents
4. It allows you to observe people's behaviour directly

Question 21 :
The experimental study is based on the law of ______

1. Single variable
2. Replication
3. Occupation
4. Interest of the subject

Question 22 :
Last step in problem formulation is

1. Survey
2. Discussion
3. Literature survey
4. Rephrasing the Research problem

Question 23 :
Last step in problem formulation is

1. Field survey
2. Rephrasing the Research problem
3. Literature survey
4. Experimentation

Question 24 :
Formation of data base from which to infer characteristics or relationships of population, the approach is used in research is

1. Qualitative
2. Experimental
3. Simulation
4. Inferential

Question 25 :
Identify the odd term from the following:

1. Opinion research
2. Motivational research
3. Qualitative research
4. Applied research

Question 26 :
The measure that indicate strength of the relationship between two or more variable is known as:

1. Measure of central tendency
2. Measure of dispersion
3. Measure of shape
4. Measure of association

Question 27 :
Which of the following seems to be the problem statement for the fundamental research study

1. How does the consumption of oil in the United States affect its economy?
2. Does marijuana pose a greater or smaller health risk than tobacco, when smoked?
3. Has U.S. policy contributed to terrorism?
4. Does the Newton’s 3rd law of motion valid ?

Question 28 :
The purpose of inferential approach to research is

1. To characterize by much greater control over the research environment
2. The construction of an artificial environment within which relevant information and data can be generated.
3. Concerned with subjective assessment of attitudes, opinions and behaviour.
4. To form a data base from which to infer characteristics or relationships of population.

Question 29 :
Synopsis of research is ___________.

1. Blue print of research
2. Document print of research
3. Spiral of scientific method
4. Secondary data only

Question 30 :
The backbone of research work is

1. Research problem
2. Research tool
3. Research methodology
4. Research Sponsors