# Research-aptitude questions set 38

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## very Important research aptitude

 Question 1
Which of the following would usually require the smallest sample size because of its efficiency?
 A One stage cluster sampling B Simple random sampling C Two stage cluster sampling D Quota sampling
 Question 2
The research paper does not has its advantage, when it does not
 A improve the goal oriented research B present for wider criticism of its inferences C nourish the wider causes of the society D imparts fame at regional and national levels
 Question 3
If a researcher is studying the effect of using laptops in his classroom to ascertain their merit and worth, he is likely conducting which type of research?
 A Basic B Applied C Evaluation D Experimental
 Question 4
Which of the following is a concept?
 A Leadership. B Total Quality Management. C Human Resource Management. D All of the given options
 Question 5
Meanings attached to a concept create problems of measurements.
 A Unambiguous B Vague C Clear D Dictionary
 Question 6
In a questionnaire scenario what is the total number of questions
 A 2 B 5 C 9 D As small as possible keeping in view the purpose of the survey
 Question 7
Which of the following is theoretical aims of the research?
 A inferential B qualitative C quantitative D explanatory
 Question 8
Primary data are
 A more reliable compared to secondary data B depends on the agency collecting the data C depends on the care with which data have been collected D none of the above
 Question 9
A technique used when selecting clusters of different sizes is called ........
 A Cluster sampling B One-stage sampling C Two-stage sampling D Probability proportional to size
 Question 10
The process of drawing a sample from a population is known as ........
 A Sampling B Census C Survey research D None of the above
 Question 11
It is recommended to use the whole population rather than a sample when the population size is of what size?
 A 500 or less B 100 or less C 1000 or less D you should always use a sample
 Question 12
Which of the following is not an example of a nonrandom sampling technique?
 A Purposive B Quota C Convenience D Cluster
 Question 13
Which of the following is the least appropriate research problem?
 A Does studying Latin improve the standardized vocabulary test scores of seventh grade students? B Does drilling fifth grade students with multiplication facts improve their standardized test scores? C What is the relationship between students' math attitudes and math achievement? D Should students have access to controversial novels in school?
 Question 14
A ........ scale only assigns numbers to objects to classify the objects according to the characteristic of interest.
 A Ratio B Nominal C Interval D Dichotomous
 Question 15
What do correctional studies reveal?
 A Whether there is relationship between the variables or not B How much relationship is there and of what kind between the variables C Which variable is the cause and which is the effect D None of the above .
 Question 16
The case study is the study of a
 A Single group. B Single individual. C Single community or family. D Single unit done intensively to bring out the processes and dynamics underlying its problems and functioning.
 Question 17
What does Descriptive Research include according to Van Dalen?
 A Survey studies B Inter-relationship studies C Developmental studies D All of the above .
 Question 18
What is the aim of Survey Research?
 A Describing the current status of a phenomenon, a group or an institution B Comparing the current status of these with some available standards and making suggestions for improving the status C Studying a small sample and drawing inferences about the larger population D All of the above .
 Question 19
Which of the following is not correct about ex-post-facto research?
 A The dependent variable is measured first, and after that the independent variable or variables are studied B It is possible to exercise much rigorous control in this and obtain highly valid results C It is not possible in this research to assign the subjects to the treatment groups randomly D It provides support for any number of different and sometimes contradictory hypothesis.
 Question 20
Which of the following statements is most correct about the difference between Applied and Action Research?
 A While applied research adds to an organized body of scientific knowledge, action research does not do that B While the findings of applied research have practical implications for educational practices, action research is not concerned with that C While applied research and action research both are undertaken to solve immediate practical problems, in action research the researcher is the same person as the practitioner who will use the findings of the research D The difference between them is that of nomenclature only; otherwise they are the same.
 Question 21
Which of the following should not be a consideration in writing a proposal?
 A Understanding the problem situation B The appearance/form of the proposal C Responding to every element exactly as specified by the client D Knowing as much as possible about the proposal recipients
 Question 22
The laws of induction where even wife which of the following thinkers
 A Russell B Mill C Dewey D Frege
 Question 23
Which of the following sampling methods is the best way to select a group of people for a study if you are interested in making statements about the larger population?
 A Convenience sampling B Quota sampling C Purposive sampling D Random sampling
 Question 24
........ is a set of elements taken from a larger population according to certain rules.
 A Sample B Population C Statistic D Element
 Question 25
Determining the sample interval (represented by $k$), randomly selecting a number between $1$ and $k$, and including each $k^{th}$ element in your sample are the steps for which form of sampling?
 A Simple Random Sampling B Stratified Random Sampling C Systematic Sampling D Cluster sampling
There are 25 questions to complete.