Y2S1 RESEARCH EXAM

1. Mode is an example of:-

a. Measures of deviation

b. Ways of sampling

c. Measures of control tendency

d. Measures of central tendency

2. The following is a measure of ddeviation:-

a. Mean

b. Median

c. Percenatge

d. Variance

3. Which measure of central tendency is Influenced by extreme scores and skewed

distributions?

a. Mean

b. Median

c. Mode

d. Range

4. A measure of central tendency which is calculated by numbers arranging in numerical order

is:-

a. Standard deviation

b. Range

c. Median

d. Mode

5. Research methodology is a way to systematically solve the research problemA list of 5 pulse
rates is: 70, 64, 80, 74, 92. What is the median for this list?
 a. 74

b. 76

c. 77

d. 80

6. Which of the following scale of measurement is appropriate to measure the weight of the patient?
a. Ordinal Scale
b. Nominal scale
c. Ratio scale
d. Interval scale

7. In nominal scale of measurements:

a. Values that differ only qualitatively are used

b. Numbers are used for identification not to indicate measure of quantity

c. Numbers are ordered according to quantity

d. Ratios are used

8. A type of research that is based on the measurement of quantity or amount is:-

a. Qualitative research

b. Experimental research

c. Diagnostic research

d. Quantitative research

9. The following is a cause of systematic bias:

a. Non-respondent

b. Respondent

c. Situation

d. Measurer

10. The following term refers to the degree to which an instrument measures what it is supposed
to measure.
 a. Reliability

b. Triangulatio

c. Validity

d. Generalizability

11. The variable which is influenced by the intervention of the researcher is called:

a. Independent

b. Dependent

c. Discrete

d. Extraneous

12. Which of the following is the first step in starting the research process?

a. Searching sources of information to locate problem.

b. Survey of related literature

c. Identification of problem

d. Searching for solutions to the problem

13. A common test in research demands much priority on:-

a. Reliability

b. Design

c. Methodology

d. Sampling

14. Action research means:-

a. A longitudinal research

b. An applied research

c. A research initiated to solve an immediate problem

 d. A research with socioeconomic objective

15. A reasoning where we start with certain particular statements and conclude with a universal
statement is called:-

a. Deductive Reasoning

b. Inductive Reasoning

c. Abnormal Reasoning

d. Transcendental Reasoning

16. Which of the following variables cannot be expressed in quantitative terms?

a. Socio-economic Status

b. Marital Status

c. Numerical Aptitude

d. Professional Attitude

17. A research report is a presentation of research work based on:-

a. Primary Data only

b. Secondary Data only

c. Both Primary and Secondary Data

d. Quantitative data only

18. Information is:-

a. Raw Data

b. Processed Data

c. Input data

d. Qualitative data

19.  Research abstracts presented at a conference considered as:-

a. Conventional Source
 b. Primary source

c. Secondary source

d. Tertiary source

20. Questionnaire is a:-

a. Research method

b. Measurement technique

c. Tool for data collection

d. Data analysis technique

21. When collection of data through schedules:-

a. Well enumerators are required

b. Data collection is faster than other methods

c. Less cost is incurred

d. No field staff is required

22. “Controlled Group” is a term used in:-

a. Survey research

b. Historical research

c. Experimental research

d. Descriptive research

23. Which of the following is not a “Graphic representation” ?

a. Pie Chart

b. Bar Chart

c. Table

d. Histogram
24. Which of the following is an ‘Acronym’ ?

a. UNESCO

b. UNO

c. UNDP

d. UGC

25.  The following is a non-probability sampling techniques:-

a. Simple random sampling
b. Stratified random Sampling
c. Cluster sampling
d. Purposive Sampling
26. A statistic is a characteristic of a:-

a. Sample population

b. Universe

c. Study population

d. Accessible population

27. sampling frame is:-

a. Source list
b. Size of sample
c. Universe
d. Study spopulation
28. Systematic bias:-
a. Results from errors in the sampling procedures
b. Can be reduced
c. Can eliminated by increasing the sample size
 d. Cannot be detected
29. Gender, age-class, religion, type of disease, and blood group are measured on:
a. Nominal scale of measurement
b. Ordinal scale of measurement
c. Interval scale of measurement
d. Ratio scale of measurement
30. Which scale of measurement has an absolute zero?
a. Nominal
b. Ordinal
c. Interval
d. Ratio
31. The statistical approach which helps the investigator to decide whether the outcome of the study is
a result of factors planned within design of the study or determined by chance is called:-

a. Descriptive statistics
b. Inferential statistics
c. Normal distribution
d. Standard deviation
32. Referring to another person’s work as his or hers without acknowledging the author is
known as:-
a. Fraud
b. Plagiarism
c. Abuse
d. Misuse of privileges
33. ‘Acknowledgement’ in a research report is one of:-
a. The forematters
b. Appendices
c. The components of chapter one
d. The compmonets of mehtodology
34. Delimitation refers to:-
 a. Counter limitations
b. Scope
c. Broad aspects of the study
d. General population
35. The anticipated constraints which limit the scope of the study thus hindering
generalizability are referred to as:-
a. Limitations
b. Assumptions
c. Outcomes
d. Sytemic errors
36. A presumed solution of a research problemis known as:-
a. A proposal
b. A hypothesis
c. An objecti ve
d. A research question
37. Practical contributions that might be accrued from the findings are commonly referred to
as:-
a. Study justification
b. Generalizability
c. Significance of the study
d. Purpose of the study
38. The following gives the contextual meaning of a concept:-
a. Operational definitions
b. Accronyms
c. An abstract
d. Acknowledgement
39. Type of quality, attribute, character that may take on more than one value is known as:
a. A statistic
b. A variable
 c. A parameter
d. A confident interval
40. Independent variables that are not related to the purpose of the study, but may affect the
dependent variable are termed as:-
a. Extraneous variables
b. Explanatory variable
c. Intervening variable
d. Antecedent variable

SAQ (4 marks)

1. State four (four) sources of research problem (4 marks)

2. Step steps of research process (10 marks)

3. State any six (6) research designs (6 marks)

4. Explain five (5) probability sampling techniques (10 marks)

5. Explain the criteria of a good research problem (10 marks)

LAQ (20 marks)

1. Research methodology is a way to systematically solve the research problem. It involves

various techniques used in carrying out research.

a. State the components of research methodology (10 marks)

b. State the importance of sampling in research (5 marks)

c. State five (5) principles of research ethics (5 marks)