Which kind of research sampling can be used to obtain a representative sample?
A. Stratified sampling
B. Quota sampling
C. Systematic sampling
D. Simple random sampling
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Which sampling procedure gives each item an equal probability of being tested?
A. Simple random sampling
B. Quota sampling
C. Stratified sampling
D. Systematic sampling
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Which sampling procedure involves grouping the population and then selecting the groups or the clusters rather than individual elements for inclusion in the sample?
A. Area sampling
B. Cluster sampling
C. Multi-stage sampling
D. Deliberate sampling
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Which sampling is also known as purposive or non-probability sampling?
A. Multi-stage sampling
B. Deliberate sampling
C. Area sampling
D. Sequential sampling
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Which method implies the collection of information by way of investigator's own examination, without interviewing the respondents?
A. Schedule method
B. Observation
C. Posting questionnaire
D. None of the above
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Which type of research method is most appropriate when the focus of the research is subjective experience?
A. Pre-empirical
B. Descriptive method
C. Experimental method
D. Qualitative method
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The process of describing a culture or way of life from a folk people's perspective is
A. Sociometry
B. Ethnomethodology
C. Ethnography
D. Photography
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Which type of research method is normally employed by the media?
A. Secondary analysis
B. Content analysis
C. Unobtrusive measures
D. Natural experiment
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Oral history forms a part of which of the following methods of historiography?
A. Private sources
B. Secondary sources
C. Running records
D. Recollections
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Which of the following is also called archival data?
A. Private sources
B. Secondary sources
C. Running records
D. Recollections
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Which of the following is not a form of evaluation research?
A. Need assessment
B. Process evaluation
C. Context evaluation
D. Programme evaluation
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Which one of the following is the method of data collection?
A. Warranty cards
B. Distributor or store audits
C. Pantry audits
D. All of the above
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Which one of the following is not a basic component of research?
A. We can know nature
B. All natural phenomena have unnatural causes
C. Knowledge is better than ignorance
D. Knowledge is derived from observation of nature
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Which of the following statement is wrong regarding inductive generalizations?
A. They are based on observed facts and realistic foundation
B. It is scientific in character and some of the important theorems of the physical and social sciences have been developed through this method
C. It is helpful in finding out the material truth
D. It is easy, cost effective and time saving method
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A concept is a word or a phrase which symbolizes the phenomenon and helps to communicate the finding. Which fact about the concept is wrong?
A. It is similar to an the same thing as a fact
B. It is abstracted from the sense perceptions
C. They are logical constructs created from the sense impressions or complex experiences
D. It should not be confusing
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A research paper is a brief report of research work based on
A. Primary data only
B. Secondary data only
C. Both primary and secondary data
D. None of the above
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Newton gave three basic laws of motion. This research is categorized as
A. Descriptive research
B. Sample survey
C. Fundamental research
D. Applied research
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In the process of conducting research 'formulation of hypothesis' is followed by
A. Statement of objectives
B. Analysis of data
C. Selection of research tools
D. Collection of data
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The essential qualities of a researcher are
A. Spirit of free enquiry
B. Reliance on observation and evidence
C. Systematization or theorizing of knowledge
D. All of the above
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Which of the following variables cannot be expressed in quantitative terms?
A. Socio-economic status
B. Marital status
C. Numerical aptitude
D. Professional attitude
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