Research Management (RM) MCQ's




Question 91 :
If it is not possible to eliminate the effect of an extraneous variable from the test unit, the variable is said to be:


  1. Biased
  2. Controlled
  3. Confounded
  4. Random
  

Question 92 :
___________ relies on experience or observation alone, often without due regard for system and theory.


  1. Empirical research
  2. Conceptual research
  3. Applied research
  4. Fundamental research
  

Question 93 :
Which are the characteristics of research; (i) Research is directed toward the solution of a problem. (ii) Research does not require expertise. (iii) Research emphasizes the development of generalizations, principles, or theories that will be helpful in predicting future occurrences. (iv) Research is based upon observable experience or empirical evidences.


  1. i, ii, iii and iv
  2. i, ii and iv
  3. i, iii and iv
  4. ii, iii and iv
  

Question 94 :
In the proportionate allocation scheme, the size of the sample is in each stratum is proportional to ______.


  1. The size of the population of strata
  2. Sample mean of strata
  3. Population mean
  4. The mean of the sample population
  

Question 95 :
_____ are statements/assumptions made -about the likely outcomes of the problem-which may or may not be true.


  1. Hypotheses
  2. Research questions
  3. Marketing research problems
  4. Analytical models
  

Question 96 :
Which characteristics used for any conclusions drawn are based upon hard evidence gathered from information collected from real-life experiences or observations?


  1. Rigorous
  2. Critical
  3. Empirical
  4. Verifiable
  

Question 97 :
Requesting people to volunteer to test products is an example of :


  1. Quota sampling
  2. Judgmental sampling
  3. Random sampling
  4. Convenience sampling
  

Question 98 :
Which is the main objective of research?


  1. To review the literature
  2. To summarize what is already known
  3. To get an academic degree
  4. To discover new facts or to make fresh interpretation of known facts
  

Question 99 :
Which of the following is not the characteristic of a researcher following proper research methodology?


  1. He is not versatile in his interest and even in his native abilities
  2. He is a specialist rather than a generalist
  3. He is object oriented
  4. He is industrious and persistent on the trial of discovery
  

Question 100 :
Indian Researchers encounters various problems while conduction research', i.e. i. Non availability of copies of old and new Acts/Rules ii. Non availability of Reports and other government publications in time iii. Problem of conceptualization iv.No Difficulty in data collection Which of the following is correct.


  1. i,ii and iii
  2. i,iii and iv
  3. ii,iii and iv
  4. i,ii,iii and iv
  
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