A statistical measure based upon the entire population is called parameter while measure based on a sample is known as
A. Sample parameter
B. Inference
C. Statistic
D. None of these
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Who said that members of the same species are not alike
A. Darwin
B. Hebert spencer
C. Best
D. Good
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In order to augment the accuracy of the study the researcher
A. Should increase the size of his sample
B. Should be honest and unbiased
C. Should keep the variance high
D. All of these
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All are causes of no sampling errors except
A. Faulty tools of measurements
B. Inadequate sample
C. Non response
D. Defect in data collection
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Survey study aims at
A. Knowing facts about the existing situation
B. Comparing the present status with the standard norms
C. Criticizing the existing situation
D. Identifying the means of improving the existing situation
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The validity and reliability of a research will be at stake when
A. The author who is the source of information is biased, incompetent or dishonest
B. The incident was reported after a long period of time from that of its occurrence
C. The researcher himself is not competent enough to draw logical conclusions
D. All of the above
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If the sample drawn does not specify any condition about the parameter of the population it is called
A. Selected statistics
B. Distribution free statistics
C. Census
D. None of the above
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Which of the following is a primary source of data?
A. Personal records, letters, diaries, autobiographies, wills etc
B. Official records, government documents, information reserved by socio-religious organizations
C. Oral testimony of traditions and customs
D. All of the above
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Collective psychology of the whole period is a theory which
A. Can explain all phases of historical development
B. Means the psychology of the whole society
C. Means psychological approach of the collection
D. All of the above
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Which of the following is not the characteristic of a researcher?
A. He is a specialist rather than a generalist
B. He is industrious and persistent in the trail of discovery
C. He is no inspirational to his choice of the field but accepts the reality
D. He is objective
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The review of the related study is important while undertaking a research because
A. It avoids repetition or duplication
B. It helps in understanding the gaps
C. It helps the researcher not to draw illogical conclusions
D. All of the above
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The historical research is different from experimental research in the process of
A. Replication
B. Formulation of the hypothesis
C. The hypothesis testing
D. All of the above
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The other name of independent variable for an experimental research is/are
A. Treatment variable
B. Experimental variable
C. Manipulated variable
D. All of the above
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If you are doing experiment on a large group of sample which method of controlling will you adopt?
A. Matching
B. Randomisation
C. Elimination and matching ?both of them
D. Elimination only
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Seeing a very big rally it was reported that congress will win the election. The conclusion was based on
A. Random sampling
B. Cluster sampling
C. Systematic sampling
D. Purposive sampling
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Scientific elucidation is the fundamental objective of which research characteristic?
A. Basic research
B. Long term research
C. Naturalistic inquiry
D. Holistic perspective
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Which form of research is concerned with describing, explaining and predicting natural phenomena and relies only on experience and observation?
A. Quantitative research
B. Qualitative research
C. Applied research
D. Fundamental research
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Which of the following is not a problem associated with observational studies?
A. The main conclusion may be invalid because of the confounding effects of uncontrolled variables
B. Estimates may be biased because of non-random sampling
C. Observations have to be taken on groups of individuals rather than on individuals themselves
D. None of the above
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Which of the following research method requires a researcher to freely pick up a problem, redesign the enquiry as he proceeds and is prepared to conceptualize as he wishes?
A. Historical research
B. Conclusion-oriented research
C. Decision-oriented research
D. None of the above
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Which of the following approach is not used for developing a working hypothesis?
A. Discussion with colleagues and experts about the problem, its origin and objectives in seeking a solution
B. Examination of data and records, if available, concerning the problem for possible trends, peculiarities and other clues
C. Review of similar studies in the area or of the studies on similar problems
D. Following the traditional trend
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