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What is the main purpose of workshops?
Which of the following is considered a research tool?
What makes a piece of research successful?
In research, what is the primary focus when conducting a common test?
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What is typically the first step when starting the research process?
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Which type of research involves investigating which administrative style contributes more to institutional effectiveness?
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What type of research is categorized when Newton's laws of motion are studied?
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A group of experts preparing a syllabus for a new course is best described as a:
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What step in the research process follows the 'Formulation of Hypothesis'?
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Which qualities are considered essential for a researcher?
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What is the purpose of conducting research according to the options given?
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Which sampling method would be most appropriate for investigating the working efficiency of nationalized banks in India?
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Which of the following sampling methods is appropriate to study the prevalence of AIDS amongst male and female in India in 1976, 1986, 1996 and 2006?
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What is the primary purpose of research according to the passage?
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Which type of research applies laws during the field study to draw clearer ideas about the problem?
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When the research problem is related to a heterogeneous population, which sampling method is most suitable?
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Which process is not needed in experimental research?
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Which of the following makes a research problem not feasible?
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Which of the following sampling techniques involves dividing the population into groups or clusters?
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Which type of data is collected when information is gathered at a single point in time?
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Which of the following is NOT an important characteristic of research?
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Which of the following does NOT belong to research ethics?
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What does 'Ex Post Facto' research refer to?
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Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a research paper?
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Which variable cannot be quantified numerically?
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A doctor studying the effectiveness of two drugs for treating dengue fever is conducting which type of research?
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The term 'phenomenology' is associated with which research approach?
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The 'Sociogram' technique is used to study which aspect?
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Which phrase is NOT relevant to describe the meaning of research as a process?
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Which of the following is an example of a discrete variable?
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Study Notes
Research Basics
- Research can be categorized into four types: Descriptive Research, Sample Survey, Fundamental Research, and Applied Research.
Research Process
- The research process involves Formulation of Hypothesis, which is followed by Collection of Data.
- Formulation of Hypothesis is preceded by Statement of Objectives.
- Research is conducted to Generate new knowledge, Obtain research degree, and Reinterpret existing knowledge.
Researcher Qualities
- The essential qualities of a researcher include spirit of free enquiry, reliance on observation and evidence, and systematization or theorizing of knowledge.
Hypothesis
- A hypothesis is a supposition.
Sampling Methods
- Area Sampling, Multi-stage Sampling, Sequential Sampling, and Quota Sampling are different types of sampling methods.
- Stratified random sampling is suitable for studying the prevalence of AIDS amongst male and female in India over different years.
- Cluster Sampling is appropriate for studying heterogeneous populations.
- Stratified Sampling is suitable when the population is heterogeneous.
Research Types
- Experimental Research involves controlling group conditions.
- Action Research is a type of research that applies laws to draw clear ideas about the problem.
- Applied Research aims to find solutions to practical problems.
Research Tools
- A questionnaire is a research tool.
Research Ethics
- A good research should ensure privacy and anonymity of the respondent.
- Research ethics include honesty, integrity, and confidentiality.
- Subjectivity is not a part of research ethics.
Statistics
- Normal Probability Curve should be zero skewed.
- t-test, ANOVA, and x2 are statistical tests used to test null hypotheses.
Research Methods
- Ex Post Facto research means researching after an incident has occurred.
- Field-work based research is classified as Empirical.
- Research papers can be based on both primary and secondary data.
Other Research Concepts
- A sociogram is a technique used to study human relations.
- Phenomenology is associated with qualitative research.
- Trial and Error is not a relevant phrase to describe the meaning of research as a process.
- Objectivity of research can be enhanced through its impartiality, reliability, and validity.
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Test your knowledge on sampling techniques and data types in research with this multiple-choice quiz. Questions cover topics such as probability sampling, cluster sampling, cross-sectional data, and more.
