Research Methodology Exam Model PDF

**[Exam Model for Model for Research Methodology Course]** **I.** **TRUE or FALSE QUESTIONS** (Mark the box for the correct answer) (Suggested time: 10 minutes) 1\. Focus Group Interviews are used to study the relationship between variables. (True/False) 2\. A literature review helps identify exi...

**[Exam Model for Model for Research Methodology Course]** **I.** **TRUE or FALSE QUESTIONS** (Mark the box for the correct answer) (Suggested time: 10 minutes) 1\. Focus Group Interviews are used to study the relationship between variables. (True/False) 2\. A literature review helps identify existing research in your area. (True/False) 3\. Applied research requires the use of specific statistical procedures. (True/False) Ans. False 4\. Basic research has a broad context and flexible time frame. (True/False) Ans. True 5\. Every research study begins with a hypothesis. (True/False) Ans. False 6\. The group from which data is collected is called the sample. (True/False) Ans. True 7\. Academic proposals require a thorough literature review. (True/False) Ans. True 8\. Research design is the same as the research method. (True/False) Ans. False 9\. The first data collected in a research study is called primary data. (True/False) Ans. True 10\. Secondary data is not always specific to the research problem. (True/False) Ans. True **II. MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS** (Suggested time: 5 minutes) 1\. In APA citation style, APA stands for: a\. American Printing Association b\. American Publishing Association c\. American Psychological Association d\. American Publishing Authority 2\. The data collected for a study on student satisfaction with teaching and learning in NCT will be: a\. Primary data b\. Secondary data c\. Exploratory data d\. Descriptive data 3\. Research that uses qualitative methods in one phase and quantitative methods in the next is known as: a\. Action research b\. Mixed-method research c\. Quantitative research d\. Pragmatic research 4\. Research hypotheses are: a\. Formulated before reviewing the literature b\. Statements predicting relationships between variables c\. B but not A d\. Both A and B 5\. Which research paradigm is most focused on generalizing findings? a\. Quantitative research b\. Qualitative research c\. Mixed-methods research d\. All of the above 6\. Qualitative research is used in all of the following scenarios, EXCEPT: a\. It is based on non-numerical data such as words and pictures b\. It often uses small samples c\. It employs the inductive method d\. It is typically used when much is already known about the topic 7\. Which of the following should not be a criterion for a good research project? a\. Demonstrates the abilities of the researcher b\. Depends on the completion of other projects c\. Integrates different fields of knowledge d\. Develops the skills of the researcher 8\. Plagiarism can be avoided by: a\. Accurately copying the work of others b\. Paraphrasing the author\'s text in your own words c\. Cutting and pasting from the Internet d\. Quoting directly without citing the source 9\. The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (2001) and the Chicago Manual of Style (1993) are: a\. Well-known works on research b\. Referencing style guides in management c\. Publishing journals d\. Management journals 10\. A formal document outlining the research objectives, design, and expected outcomes is called: a\. Research design b\. Research proposal c\. Research hypothesis d\. Research report **III. SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS** (Suggested time: 10 minutes) 1\. Please provide the APA citation for the following book: \- Book Title: Research Methodology: A Step-by-Step Guide. \- Author: Ranjit Kumar \- Publisher: Sage Publications \- Place of Publication: New Delhi \- Publication Date: 2014 2\. Munir wants to study the effect of watching TV on students\' language in NCT. What variable will he study? a\. Television b\. Students\' behavior c\. Students\' language d\. NCT 3\. The data collected for a study on student satisfaction with teaching and learning in NCT will be: a\. Primary data b\. Secondary data c\. Exploratory data d\. Descriptive data **IV. LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS** (Suggested time: 15 minutes) Some students have complained about the quality of food in the NCT canteen. The College Administration has tasked Research Methodology students with assessing student satisfaction with the canteen. Please provide the following: 1\. Research Question(s): 2\. Research Design: 3\. Sample Population: **4**. Sample Frame: