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Research Methodology

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Research methodology encompasses the systematic strategies used to collect and analyze data for academic and policy studies. These concepts are frequently tested in civil services and state public service commission examinations. The questions cover qualitative and quantitative methods, sampling techniques, and research validity.

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Research Methodology Questions

Multiple choice economics data different types of data planning and collecting data primary and secondary data

Which of the following is not a method of collection of primary data.

  1. Questionnaires

  2. Interviews

  3. Demonstration

  4. Case studies
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
Primary data is the data which is observed or collected from first hand experience.The main methods of primary data are as following
Questionnaires 
Interviews
Observations
Case studies
portfolios
critical incident
Questionnaire is a set or questions with a choice of answer for the purpose survey.
Interview is the technique used to understand people's attitudes,preferences or behavior.
Case studies involve measuring what is there and how it got there.
So we can see that data collected from Questionnaires,interviews and case studies will be categorized in primary data as these data is always collected from first hand experience.

Data collected in the past or other parties are called secondary data.Demonstration is a practical explanation or exhibition of how something works or is performed.So Demonstration will be categorized in Secondary data.

So option C is correct.
Multiple choice different modes of communication and their uses information technology communication systems physics

Why is it argued that samples recruited online are not representative of the general population

  1. Because Internet users are most likely to be young and middle class.

  2. Because women are less likely than men to volunteer for online social research.

  3. Because online researchers only use random probability sampling methods.

  4. None of the below.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

While the Internet can be an extremely useful resource for recruiting research participants, the samples that result are likely to be biased towards certain social groups. This is because Internet users tend to be disproportionately young, middle class, and wealthier and so these characteristics will be over-represented in the sample as compared to the general population.

Multiple choice different modes of communication and their uses information technology communication systems physics

The two ways of distributing on-line surveys are:

  1. Face-to-face or by post

  2. Professionally and quietly

  3. By email and via the World Wide Web

  4. Quantitatively and qualitatively
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Computer-mediated communication provides some great opportunities for distributing a social survey to a relatively large sample of respondents. The researcher can either send their questionnaires out via email, provide a web-link in an e-mail, or they can present the survey on a website, where people are invited to complete it online.

Multiple choice some mathematical tools used in economics step towards making a project basic statistics for economics economics

______ method is the slowest of all methods of collecting data.

  1. Questionnaire

  2. Interview

  3. indirect oral investigation

  4. simple
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Questionnaire methods are generally the slowest because they rely on the respondent's willingness and time to complete and return the forms, often involving postal delays.

Multiple choice business economics and quantitative methods nature and scope of economics definition, scope, importance and limitation of statistics introduction - statistics for economics meaning and definition of statistics

Which of the following points do not reflect statistics? 

  1. It describes ways of analyzing qualitative data.

  2. It is a wide subject of study.

  3. It describes methods for analyzing qualitative data.

  4. It describes methods of collecting, quantitative data.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Statistics does not analyse qualitative phenomenon, statistical methods deal with those objects which can be measured in quantitative terms. Qualitative phenomenons such as beauty, goodwill etc cant be captured by statistics.

Multiple choice business economics and quantitative methods nature and scope of economics definition, scope, importance and limitation of statistics introduction - statistics for economics meaning and definition of statistics

The study of the methods of organization summarization and presentation of statistical data is referred to as _______________.

  1. Inferential statistics

  2. Descriptive statistics

  3. Sampling

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Descriptive statistics is the branch concerned with collecting, organizing, summarizing, and presenting data.

Multiple choice business economics and quantitative methods nature and scope of economics definition, scope, importance and limitation of statistics introduction - statistics for economics meaning and definition of statistics

Which is not a stage of statistical inquiry?

  1. Collection of data

  2. Organisation and presentation of numerical data

  3. Analysis of numerical data

  4. Preciseness and definiteness
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Option D is correct. Preciseness and definiteness do not feature in process of data collection and analysis, rather it is an innate quality that is likely to be ensured at each stage of the data collection and refinement process. 

Multiple choice business organisation management - nature, significance and scope management as an art, science and profession management as art, science and profession comparison of business, profession and employment levels and functions of management management functions functions and levels of management

_____is a method of scientific inquiry into the circumstances necessitating change and the action that may be taken thereon.

  1. Status quo

  2. Action research

  3. Driving forces

  4. Freezing the status quo
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Action research is a method of scientific inquiry into the circumstances necessitating change and the action that may be taken thereon. Action research helps to improve the methods or approaches. Kurt Lewin coined the term 'action research'. It seeks transformative change through the simultaneous process of taking action and doing research.

Multiple choice organization of commerce and management employee selection process meaning and steps in selection meaning, importance, methods and procedure of selection steps in employee selection process

Which of the following methods is used in government organizations to appraise the employees?

  1. Ranking method

  2. Grading method

  3. Paired comparison method

  4. Confidential report
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

In government organizations, performance appraisal is often formalized through a 'Confidential Report' system, which documents an employee's performance and conduct over a period.

Multiple choice organization of commerce and management employee selection process meaning and steps in selection meaning, importance, methods and procedure of selection steps in employee selection process

What is face-to-face observational method called?

  1. Medical examination

  2. Interview

  3. Aptitude tests

  4. Intelligence tests
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Interview is the process in which the candidates are assessed by the employers personally. It is a form of discussion between the candidate and the employer, here information passes directly from the candidate to the interviewer. This tests the confidence level, way of presenting themselves and handling questions. It also tests the knowledge and skill of the candidate regarding the job and work.

Aptitude tests and intelligence test are pen-paper tests. In medical examination, health and fitness of the candidate is checked, so that he is physically fit for the job.

Multiple choice commercial studies concept of market and marketer meaning and importance of marketing meaning and definition of market introduction to marketing marketing environment meaning and definition of marketer role of marketing

Marketing research data is gathered by _______________.

  1. Observation

  2. In-depth interviews

  3. Controlled experiment

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Marketing research employs various methodologies to collect data, including observation, interviews, and controlled experiments, to gain insights into consumer behavior.

Multiple choice

Market research is

  1. researching local markets for range and quality of goods

  2. gathering and analysing info. concerning a specific market

  3. analysing and interpreting the results of a marketing study

  4. systematically collecting info. about a specific market
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Market research is the systematic process of gathering, recording, and analyzing data about customers, competitors, and the market to inform business decisions.