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Research Methodology
2,328 Questions
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
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The empirical research
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The quantitative research
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The analytical research
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The fundamental research
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None of the above
E
Correct answer
Explanation
The descriptive research is the right answer.
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The formulate hypothesis
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The collecting data
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The generalisations and interpretation
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The hypothesis testing
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None of the above
E
Correct answer
Explanation
The preparation of the report or the thesis is considered as the last stage in the research process.
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The random sample
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The deliberate sample
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The systematic sample
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The cluster sample
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None of the above
A
Correct answer
Explanation
In the random sampling, each and every item in the population has an equal chance of being selected. So, it is the right answer.
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The simple random sampling
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The purposive sampling
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The quota sampling
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Both the simple random sampling and the purposive sampling
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Both 2 and 3
E
Correct answer
Explanation
The purposive sampling and the quota sampling are the correct options. So, it is the right answer.
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A systematic research
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An empirical research
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A replicable research
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Both 1 and 2
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1, 2 and 3
E
Correct answer
Explanation
A systematic research, an emprical research and the replicable research all are correct options. So, it is the right answer.
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The deliberate sampling
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The systematic sampling
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The area sampling
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The cluster sampling
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None of the above
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The systematic sampling is the right answer.
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The longitudinal research
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The empirical research
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The conceptual research
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The action research
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None of the above
E
Correct answer
Explanation
Historical research is the right answer.
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Completely randomised design
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Latin square design
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After only with the control design
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Factorial designs
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None of the above
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The control design is considered as an informal experimental design in which the design of the two groups or areas are selected and the treatment is introduced into the test area only.
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The laboratory
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The variables
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The control
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Both 2 and 3
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1, 2 and 3
E
Correct answer
Explanation
The laboratory, the variables and the control are correct. So, it is the right answer.
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The survey studies
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The experimental studies
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The historical studies
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Both 1 and 2
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Both 1 and 3
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The historical studies is the right answer.
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Full-profile technique
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Compositional technique
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Hybrid technique
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Adaptive technique
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Observation
E
Correct answer
Explanation
It is not a type of conjoint data collection method.
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Secondary research
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Ad hoc research
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Experimental research
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Depth interview
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Exploratory research
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Ad hoc research focuses on a specific marketing problem and collects data at one point of time from one sample of data.
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plagiarism
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whistleblowing
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fabrication
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document theft
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pastiche
C
Correct answer
Explanation
In scientific inquiry and academic research, fabrication is the intentional misrepresentation of research results by making up data such as that reported in a journal article.
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Graphic rating Scale
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Critical Incident Method
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Paired comparison method
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Assesment centre method
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All of these
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Assesment centre method is not a traditional method of performance appraisal. It is a modern method.
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direct observation
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indirect observation
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sampling
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simply counting each one
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Sampling is a standard method used in ecology to estimate population sizes when it is impractical or impossible to count every single individual in a large area.