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Coursework – Research Methodology -Sample Question paper with answers
Multiple Choice Questions
- Conference proceedings are considered as.documents.
a. Conventional
b. Primary
c. Secondary
d. Tertiary
Answer : b. Primary - Informationis…..
a. RawData
b. Processed Data
c. Inputdata
d. Organized data
Answer : b. Processed Data - Information acquired by experience or experimentation is called as:
a. Empirical
b. Scientific
c. Facts
d. Scientific Evidence
Answer : b. Scientific - Abstract elements representing classes of phenomena within the field of study are called :
a.Concepts
b.Theories
c.Variables
d.Hypothesis
Answer: a. Concepts - All living things are made up of cells Blue whale is a living being, Thereforeblue whale is made up of cells’ The reasoning used here is
a. Inductive
b. Deductive
c. Hypothetic deductive
d. Both a and b
Answer : b. Deductive - Questionnaire is a:
a. Research method
b. Measurement technique
c. Tool for data collection
d. Data analysis technique
Answer : b. Measurement Technique - Mean, Median and Mode are a. Measures of deviation
b. Ways of sampling
c. Measure of control tendency
d. None of the above
Answer : c. Measure of control tendency - The reasoning that uses general principle to predict specific results is calledas-
a. Inductive
b. Deductive
c. Both a and b
d. Hypothetic o-deductive
Answer : b. Deductive - A research paper is a brief report of research work based on
a. Primary Data only
b. Secondary Data only
c. Both a and b
d. None of the above
Answer : c. Both a and b - Research is
a. Searching again and again
b. Finding solutions to any problem
c. Working in a scientific way to
d. None -of the above
Answer : c. Working in a scientific way to - Multiple-choice questions are an example of a. OrdinalMeasure
b. Nominal Measure
c. RatioMeasure
d. None of the above
Answer : b. Nominal Measure - Which of the variables cannot be expressed in quantitative terms
a. Socio economic status
b. Marital status
c. Numerical
aptitude d. Professional attitude
Answer : d. Professional attitude - The essential qualities of a researcher are :
a. Spirit of free enquiry
b. Reliance on observation
c. Reliance on evidences
d. All of the above
Answer : d. All the above - A research process starts with-
a. Hypothesis
b. Experiment to test hypothesis
c. Observation
d. None of the above
Answer : a. Hypothesis - Who was the proponent of deductive method-
a. FrancisBacon
b. Christian Huygenes
c. Aristotle
d. Isaac Newton
Answer : b. Christian Huygenes - The non-random sampling type that involves selecting a convenience sample from a population with a specific set of characteristics for your research study is called
a. Convenience sampling
b. Quota sampling
c. Purposive sampling
d. None of the above
Answer : a. Convenience Sampling - Which of the following is NOT an example of a non-random sampling technique?
a. Purposive
b. Quota
c. Convenience
d. Cluster
Answer : c. Convenience - The purpose of drawing sample from a population is known as
a. Sampling
b. Census
c. Survey research
d. None of the above
Answer : a. Sampling - Sampling in qualitative research is similar to which type of sampling in quantitative research
a. Simple random sampling
b. Systematic sampling
c. Quotasampling
d. Purposive sampling
Answer : d. Purposive sampling - A set of rules that govern overall data communications system is popularly known as………..
a. Protocol
b. Agreement
c. Pact
d. Memorandum
Answer : a. Protocol
Essay Questions
- Explain the different types of research
Answer:
Below are listed some of the research methods:- Basic Research: In this type of research, data is collected to enhance knowledge. The purpose is non-commercial research that is generally not used to invent anything.
- Applied research: The focus of this research is to analyze and solve real-life problems. It prefers to help solve a practical problem with scientific methods.
- Problem-Oriented research: It focuses on understanding the nature of the problem to find a relevant solution. The problem could be in various forms; this research analyses the situation.
- Problem-solving research: Companies usually conduct this type of research to understand and resolve their problems. The research is to find a solution to an existing problem.
- Qualitative research is a process of inquiry that helps to create an in-depth understanding of problems and issues. It has open ended questions
- Discuss the steps of the research report. Also, highlight the criteria of good research.
Answer:
The research follows eight-step process:
1. Topic selection
2. Literature review
3. Develop a theoretical and conceptual framework 4. clarify the research question,
5. Develop a research design,
6. Collection of data,
7. Data analysing
8. Concluding.
Criteria of good research:- State the purpose clearly
- Define the concepts used
- Describe the research procedure in sufficient detail that allows another researcher to make further advancement on the topic
- Design the procedure carefully to achieve desired results
- Data analysis should reveal adequate significance
- Appropriate analysis methods should be used.
- Carefully check the validity and reliability of the data.
- Conclusions should be confined to justify the research data and limit for the which data provides and adequate basis
- Systematic research: Conduct research in structured format with specified steps, rules while keeping in perspective the creative thinking.
- Research is guided by logical reasoning and process of deduction and induction, which serves as a great value in carrying out research.
- It is empirical: research is related to one or more than one aspects in real situation that deals with concrete data
- It is replicable: the characteristics allow researchers to replicate study and building a sound basis for decisions.
- Discuss the various tools and techniques of data collection used in research.
Answer:
Collection of data is a major stage in conducting the research. This exercise is conducted with utmost care since with any faulty data conclusion cannot be drawn.- Observing Behaviors of Participants:
- Questionnaire Method
- Interview Method
- Schedules Method
- Information from Correspondents
- Explain the steps of a research process on what categories can research be classified on the basis of the fundamental objectives of research?
Answer:
Steps of. Research Process:- Identify the problem
- Review the Literature
- Clarify the Problem
- Clearly Define Terms and Concepts
- Define the Population
- Develop the Instrumentation Plan
- Collect Data
- Analyze the Data
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