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Research aptitude test-1

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Important research aptitude questions

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Question 1
Match List-I (Interviews) with List-II (Meaning) and select the correct answer from the code given below: (June-2006)
List ­ I (Interviews)List ­ II (Meaning)
(a) structured interviews(i),greater flexibility approach
(b) Unstructured interviews(ii) attention on the questions to be answered
(c) Focused interviews(iii) individual life experience
(d) Clinical interviews(iv) Pre determined question
A
A-(iv),B- (i),C- (ii),D- (iii)
B
A- (ii) ,B-(iv),C- (i),D- (iii)
C
A-(v),B- (ii),C- (iv),D- (i)
D
A-(i),B- (iii),C- (v) ,D-(iv)
Question 2
What do you consider as the main aim of inter disciplinary research? (June-2006)
A
To bring out holistic approach to research.
B
To reduce the emphasis of single subject in research domain.
C
To over simplify the problem of research.
D
To create a new trend in research methodology.
Question 3
One of the aims of the scientific method in research is to: (June-2006)
A
improve data interpretation
B
eliminate spurious relations
C
confirm triangulation
D
introduce new variables
Question 4
The depth of any research can be judged by: (June-2006)
A
Title of the research.
B
Objectives of the research.
C
Total expenditure on the research.
D
Duration of the research.
Question 5
Research can be conducted by a person who: (December-2006)
A
has studied research methodology
B
holds a postgraduate degree
C
possesses thinking and reasoning ability
D
is a hard worker
Question 6
Which of the following statements is correct? (December-2006)
A
Objectives of research are stated in first chapter of the thesis
B
Researcher must possess analytical ability
C
Variability is the source of problem
D
All the above
Question 7
Which of the following is not the Method of Research? (December-2006)
A
Observation
B
Historical
C
Survey
D
Philosophical
Question 8
Research can be classified as: (December-2006)
A
Basic, Applied and Action Research
B
Quantitative and Qualitative Research
C
Philosophical, Historical, Survey and Experimental Research
D
All the above
Question 9
The first step of research is: (December-2006)
A
Selecting a problem
B
Searching a problem
C
Finding a problem
D
Identifying a problem
Question 10
To test null hypothesis, a researcher uses: (June-2007)
A
t test
B
ANOVA
C
X2
D
factorial analysis
Question 11
A research problem is feasible only when: (June-2007)
A
it has utility and relevance
B
it is researchable
C
it is new and adds something to knowledge
D
all the above
Question 12
Bibliography given in a research report: (June-2007)
A
shows vast knowledge of the researcher
B
helps those interested in further research
C
has no relevance to research
D
all the above
Question 13
Fundamental research reflects the ability to: (June-2007)
A
Synthesize new ideals
B
Expound new principles
C
Evaluate the existing material concerning research
D
Study the existing literature regarding various topics
Question 14
The study in which the investigators attempt to trace an effect is known as: (June-2007)
A
Survey Research
B
Ex-post Facto' Research
C
Historical Research
D
Summative Research
Question 15
Generalised conclusion on the basis of a sample is technically known as: (December-2007)
A
Data analysis and interpretation
B
Parameter inference
C
Statistical inference
D
All of the above
Question 16
The experimental study is based on: (December-2007)
A
The manipulation of variables
B
Conceptual parameters
C
Replication of research
D
Survey of literature
Question 17
The main characteristic of scientific research is: (December-2007)
A
empirical
B
theoretical
C
experimental
D
all of the above
Question 18
Authenticity of a research finding is its: (December-2007)
A
Originality
B
Validity
C
Objectivity
D
All of the above
Question 19
Which technique is generally followed when the population is finite? (December-2007)
A
Area Sampling Technique
B
Purposive Sampling Technique
C
Systematic Sampling Technique
D
None of the above
Question 20
Probability sampling implies: (December-2007)
A
Stratified Random Sampling
B
Systematic Random Sampling
C
Simple Random Sampling
D
All of the above
Question 21
Research problem is selected from the stand point of: (June-2008)
A
Researcher's interest
B
Financial support
C
Social relevance
D
Availability of relevant literature
Question 22
Which one is called non-probability sampling? (June-2008)
A
Cluster sampling
B
Quota sampling
C
Systematic sampling
D
Stratified random sampling
Question 23
Formulation of hypothesis may NOT be required in: (June-2008)
A
Survey method
B
Historical studies
C
Experimental studies
D
Normative studies
Question 24
Field-work based research is classified as: (June-2008)
A
Empirical
B
Historical
C
Experimental
D
Biographical
Question 25
Which of the following sampling method is appropriate to study the prevalence of AIDS amongst male and female in India in 1976, 1986, 1996 and 2006? (June-2008)
A
Cluster sampling
B
Systematic sampling
C
Quota sampling
D
Stratified random sampling
Question 26
Which one of the following principles is not applicable to sampling? (June-2008)
A
Sample units must be clearly defined
B
Sample units must be dependent on each other
C
Same units of sample should be used throughout the study
D
Sample units must be chosen in a systematic and objective manner
Question 27
If January 1st, 2007 is Monday, what was the day on 1st January 1995? (June-2008)
A
Sunday
B
Monday
C
Friday
D
Saturday
Question 28
The research is always -(December-2008)
A
verifying the old knowledge
B
exploring new knowledge
C
filling the gap between knowledge
D
all of these
Question 29
The research that applies the laws at the time of field study to draw more and more clear ideas about the problem is: (December-2008)
A
Applied research
B
Action research
C
Experimental research
D
None of these
Question 30
When a research problem is related to heterogeneous population, the most suitable sampling method is: (December-2008)
A
Cluster Sampling
B
Stratified Sampling
C
Convenient Sampling
D
Lottery Method
Question 31
The process not needed in experimental research is: (December-2008)
A
Observation
B
Manipulation and replication
C
Controlling
D
Reference collection
Question 32
A research problem is not feasible only when: (December-2008)
A
it is researchable
B
it is new and adds something to knowledge
C
it consists of independent and dependent variables
D
it has utility and relevance
Question 33
How can the objectivity of the research be enhanced? (June-2009)
A
Through its impartiality
B
Through its reliability
C
Through its validity
D
All of these
Question 34
Action-research is: (June-2009)
A
An applied research
B
A research carried out to solve immediate problems
C
A longitudinal research
D
All the above
Question 35
The basis on which assumptions are formulated: (June-2009)
A
Cultural background of the country
B
Universities
C
Specific characteristics of the castes
D
All of these
Question 36
Which of the following is classified in the category of the developmental research? (June-2009)
A
Philosophical research
B
Action research
C
Descriptive research
D
All the above
Question 37
We use Factorial Analysis: (June-2009)
A
To know the relationship between two variables
B
To test the Hypothesis
C
To know the difference between two variables
D
To know the difference among the many variables
Question 38
A null hypothesis is (December-2009)
A
when there is no difference between the variables
B
the same as research hypothesis
C
subjective in nature
D
when there is difference between the variables
Question 39
The research which is exploring new facts through the study of the past is called (December-2009)
A
Philosophical research
B
Historical research
C
Mythological research
D
Content analysis
Question 40
Action research is (December-2009)
A
An applied research
B
A research carried out to solve immediate problems
C
A longitudinal research
D
Simulative research
Question 41
The process not needed in Experimental Researches is (December-2009)
A
Observation
B
Manipulation
C
Controlling
D
Content Analysis
Question 42
Manipulation is always a part of (December-2009)
A
Historical research
B
Fundamental research
C
Descriptive research
D
Experimental research
Question 43
Which correlation co-efficient best explains the relationship between creativity and intelligence? (December-2009)
A
0.3
B
00
C
0.6
D
0.5
Question 44
Action research means (June-2010)
A
Action research means
B
An applied research
C
A research initiated to solve an immediate problem
D
A research with socioeconomic objective
Question 45
Research is (June-2010)
A
Searching again and again
B
Finding solution to any problem
C
Working in a scientific way to search for truth of any problem
D
None of the above
Question 46
A common test in research demands much priority on (June-2010)
A
Reliability
B
Useability
C
Objectivity
D
All of the above
Question 47
Which of the following is the first step in starting the research process? (June-2010)
A
Searching sources of information to locate problem.
B
Survey of related literature
C
Identification of problem
D
Searching for solutions to the problem
Question 48
If a researcher conducts a research on finding out which administrative style contributes more to institutional effectiveness ? This will be an example of (June-2010)
A
Basic Research
B
Action Research
C
Applied Research
D
None of the above
Question 49
Normal Probability Curve should be (June-2010)
A
Positively skewed
B
Negatively skewed
C
Leptokurtic skewed
D
Zero skewed
Question 50
When large groups of interconnected facts are considered together in a consistent manner, we get a
A
Scientific Theory
B
Critical Problem
C
Combined Result
D
Confirmed Fact
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