Teaching and Research - Aptitude MCQ Questions and Solutions with Explanations

91

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

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

The review of the related study is important while undertaking a research because it avoids repetition or duplication, it helps in understanding the gaps and it helps the researcher not to draw illogical conclusions.

92

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

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

The historical research is different from experimental research in the process of replication, formulation of the hypothesis and the hypothesis testing.

93

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

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

The other name of independent variable for an experimental research is/are treatment variable, experimental variable and manipulated variable.

94

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

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

Randomisation should be adopted.

95

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

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

Seeing a very big rally it was reported that congress will win the election. The conclusion was based on purposive sampling.

96

Scientific elucidation is the fundamental objective of which research characteristic?

A) Basic research B) Long term research C) Naturalistic inquiry D) Holistic perspective

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

Scientific elucidation is the fundamental objective of basic research.

97

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

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

Fundamental research is concerned with describing, explaining and predicting natural phenomena and relies only on experience and observation.

98

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

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

None of the above

99

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

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

Conclusion-oriented research requires a researcher to freely pick up a problem, redesign the enquiry as he proceeds and is prepared to conceptualize as he wishes.

100

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

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

Following the traditional trend is not used for developing a working hypothesis.