Research Methodology MCQ : Introduction to Research : Link2

Research Methodology MCQ : Introduction to Research : Link2

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Q.1. External validity in research refers to -------.

A. The rigour of the study
B. The accuracy of a procedure
C. The relation of the research problem with the researcher’s personal life
D. The extent of generalizability that the results provide

Q.2. The conceptual framework in which research is conducted is called a -------.

A. Synopsis of research
B. Research design
C. Research hypothesis
D. Research paradigm

Q.3. Which of the following is not the characteristic of a researcher?

A. He is a specialist rather than a generalist
B. He is not inspirational to his chosen field but accepts the reality
C. He is industrious and persistent on the trail of discovery
D. He must be an expert in statistics

Q.4. Given below are two statements
Statement I : Reliability is a necessary but insufficient condition for the validity aspect of a research tool.
Statement II : Validity is threatened when a test measures only the construct it is designed to measure in a research.
From the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

A. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
B. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
C. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
D. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

Q.5. Match List I with List II
  List I (Methods of estimating the                       List II
 reliability of a test)                                (Description)
1. Test-retest method                  I. Administering the test in one session with 
                                       two equivalent halves of the test for correlation
2. Alternate from the method           II. Two or more raters score the test independently
3. Split – half – method           III. Administering the same test to the same group 
                                            at two different sessions
4. Inter-rater method                  IV. Administering the two forms of the test to the 
                                           same group at two different sessions

A. 1 - I, 2 - II, 3 - III, 4 - IV        B.  1 - II, 2 - I, 3 - IV, 4 - III 
C. 1 - IV, 2 - III, 3 - II, 4 - I        D. 1 - III,2 - IV, 3 - I, 4 - II

Q.6. Identify the features of the scientific method from the following list
1. Clearly defined variables and procedures
2. Empirically verifiable hypotheses
3. Little or no scope for self-correction
4. Linguistic justification of conclusions
5. Ability to rule out rival hypotheses
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-

A. 1, 2 and 5 only                                                                 B. 2, 3 and 4 only
C. 3, 4 and 5 only                                                                       D. 2, 4 and 5 only

Q.7. Given below are two statements
Statement I: Reliability is a necessary but insufficient condition for validity
Statement II: In respect of evaluation tools, validity is not an all or none concept but it exists as a continuum
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

A. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
B.Both Statement I and Statement II are true
C. Statement I is true but Statement II is false
D. Statement I is false but Statement II is true

Q.8. Which of the following sequences correctly reflects scientific investigation?

A. Testing, observation, conceptualization, theorizing and deduced consequences
B. Conceptualization, Theorizing, deduced consequences, Observation and testing
C. Theorizing, deducing consequences, testing, observing and conceptualization
D. Observation, conceptualization, theorizing, deduced consequences and method to verify them

Q.9. In the research method, generalisations may be made that will be applicable to other situations of the same type. What is this called?

A. Case study                                         B. Blind study
C. Panel study                                            D. Cohort study

Q.10. In research, reliability is that quality of a measurement procedure which provides ---------.

A. accuracy and speed                              B. punctuality and accuracy
C. repeatability and accuracy                       D. speed and repeatability