RESEARCH APPTITUDE (DEC – 2004)
1. A
college wants to give training in use of Statistical Package for Social
Sciences (SPSS) to researchers. For this the college should organize:
(A)
Conference
(B) Seminar
(C) Workshop
(D) Lecture
Answer:
C
2. Which
of the following is NOT the characteristic of a research?
(A) Research is
systematic
(B) Research
is not a process
(C) Research is problem
oriented (D) Research is not passive
Answer: B
3. Which
of the following statement is correct?
(A) Discoveries are
researches
(B) Researches lead to discovery
(C) Invention and Research are
related
(D) None of the above
Answer:
B
4. Which
of the following statement is correct?
(A) In research, objectives can be
worded in question form
(B) In research, objectives can be
worded in statement form
(C) Objectives are to be stated in
Chapter I of the Thesis
(D) All the above
Answer:
C
5. Match List
A with List B and choose the correct answer from the code given below:
List A
List B
(a) Historical
Method
(i) Past events
(b) Survey
Method
(ii) Vision
(c) Philosophical
Method (iii) Present events
(d) Experimental
Method (iv) Exceptional cases
(v) Future action
Code:
(a)
(b) (c) (d)
(A) (i) (iii)
(ii) (v)
(B) (i) (ii)
(iv) (v)
(C) (i) (iv) (ii)
(v)
(D) (i) (ii)
(iii) (iv)
Answer:
B
6. One
of the following is not a quality of researcher: (DEC – 2005)
(A) Unison with that of which he is
in search
(B) He must be of alert mind
(C) Keenness in enquiry
(D) His assertion to outstrip the
evidence
Answer: D
7. A
satisfactory statistical quantitative method should not possess one of the
following qualities
(A) Appropriateness (B)
Measurability
(C) Comparability
(D) Flexibility
Answer: D
8. Books
and records are the primary sources of data in:
(A) Historical
research
(B) participatory research
(C) Clinical
research
(D) laboratory research
Answer: A
9. Which
of the following statement is correct?
(A) Objectives should be pin-pointed
(B) Objectives can be written in statement
or question form
(C) Another word for problem is
variable
(D) All the above
Answer: A
10. The
important pre-requisites of a researcher in sciences, social sciences and
humanities are
(A) Laboratory skills, records,
supervisor, topic
(B) Supervisor, topic, critical
analysis, patience
(C) Archives, supervisor, topic,
flexibility in thinking
(D) Topic, supervisor, good
temperament, pre-conceived notions
Answer: B
(JUN
- 2006)
(I) to keep pace with the
advancement in knowledge.
(II) to discover new things.
(III) to write a critique on the
earlier writings.
(IV) to systematically examine and
critically analyze the investigations/sources with objectivity.
(A) IV, II and
I
(B) I, II and III
(C) I and
III
(D) II, III and IV
Answer: A
12. Match
List-I (Interviews) with List-II (Meaning) and select the correct answer from
the code given below:
List – I
(Interviews)
List - II (Meaning)
(a) structured
interviews
(i) greater flexibility approach
(b) Unstructured
interviews
(ii) attention on the questions to be answered
(c) Focused
interviews
(iii) individual life experience
(d) Clinical
interviews
(iv) Pre determined question
(v) non-directive
Code:
(a)
(b)
(c) (d)
(A)
(iv)
(i)
(ii) (iii)
(B)
(ii)
(iv)
(i) (iii)
(C)
(v)
(ii)
(iv) (i)
(D)
(i)
(iii)
(v) (iv)
Answer: A
13. What
do you consider as the main aim of inter disciplinary research?
(A) To bring out holistic approach
to research.
(B) To reduce the emphasis of single
subject in research domain.
(C) To over simplify the problem of
research.
(D) To create a new trend in
research methodology.
Answer: A
14. One
of the aims of the scientific method in research is to:
(A) Improve data
interpretation (B)
eliminate spurious relations
(C) Confirm
triangulation
(D) introduce new variables
Answer: B
15. The depth
of any research can be judged by:
(A) Title of the research.
(B) Objectives of the research.
(C) Total expenditure on the
research.
(D) Duration of the research.
Answer: B
14. Which of the following statement is
correct? (DEC – 2006)
(A)
Reliability ensures validity
(B)
Validity ensures reliability
(C)
Reliability and validity are independent of each other
(D)
Reliability does not depend on objectivity
Answer: B
15. Which of the following indicates
evaluation?
(A)
Ram got 45 marks out of 200
(B)
Mohan got 38 percent marks in English
(C)
Shyam got First Division in final examination
(D)
All the above
Answer: D
16. Research can be conducted by a person
who :
(A)
Has studied research methodology
(B)
Holds a postgraduate degree
(C)
Possesses thinking and reasoning ability
(D)
Is a hard worker
Answer: A
17. Which of the following statements is
correct?
(A)
Objectives of research are stated in first chapter of the thesis
(B)
Researcher must possess analytical ability
(C)
Variability is the source of problem
(D)
All the above
Answer: D
18. Which of the following is not the
Method of Research?
(A)
Observation (B)
Historical
(C)
Survey
(D) Philosophical
Answer: A
19. Research can be classified as:
(A)
Basic, Applied and Action Research
(B)
Quantitative and Qualitative Research
(C)
Philosophical, Historical, Survey and Experimental Research
(D)
All the above
Answer: D
20. The first step of research is:
(A)
selecting a problem (B)
Searching a problem
(C)
Finding a problem
(D) Identifying a problem
Answer: B
21. To test null hypothesis, a researcher
uses: (JUN – 2007)
(A)
t test
(B) ANOVA
(C)
x2
(D) factorial analysis
Answer: B
Explanation:
A hypothesis is a speculation or theory based on insufficient
evidence that lends itself to further testing and experimentation. With further
testing, a hypothesis can usually be proven true or false.
A null hypothesis is a hypothesis that says there is no
statistical significance between the two variables in the hypothesis. It is the
hypothesis that the researcher is trying to disprove.
An alternative hypothesis simply is the inverse, or opposite, of
the null hypothesis.
Analysis
of variance (ANOVA) is a collection
of statistical models used to analyze the differences among group means and
their associated procedures (such as "variation" among and between
groups), developed by statistician and evolutionary biologist Ronald Fisher.
22. A research problem is feasible only
when:
(A)
It has utility and relevance
(B)
It is researchable
(C)
It is new and adds something to knowledge
(D)
All the above
Answer: D
23. Bibliography given in a research
report:
(A)
Shows vast knowledge of the researcher
(B)
Helps those interested in further research
(C)
Has no relevance to research
(D)
All the above
Answer: A
24. Fundamental research reflects the
ability to
(A)
Synthesize new ideals
(B)
Expound new principles
(C)
Evaluate the existing material concerning research
(D)
Study the existing literature regarding various topics
Answer: B
25. The study in which the investigators
attempt to trace an effect is known as:
(A)
Survey
Research
(B) ‘Ex-post Facto’ Research
(C)
Historical Research (D)
Summative Research
Answer: B
26. Generalised conclusion on the basis of
a sample is technically known as: (DEC – 2007)
(A)
Data analysis and interpretation
(B)
Parameter inference
(C)
Statistical inference
(D)
All of the above
Answer: C
27. The experimental study is based on:
(A)
The manipulation of variables (B) Conceptual parameters
(C)
Replication of research
(D) Survey of literature
Answer: A
28. The main characteristic of scientific
research is:
(A)
Empirical
(B) theoretical
(C)
Experimental (D) all of the
above
Answer: D
29. Authenticity of a research finding is
its:
(A)
Originality (B) Validity
(C)
Objectivity (D) All of the above
Answer: C
30. Which technique is generally followed
when the population is finite?
(A)
Area Sampling Technique
(B)
Purposive Sampling Technique
(C)
Systematic Sampling
Technique (D) None
of the above
Answer: C
31. Probability sampling implies:
(A)
Stratified Random Sampling (B) Systematic
Random Sampling
(C)
Simple Random Sampling
(D) All of the above
Answer: D
32. Research problem is selected from the
stand point of: (JUN – 2008)
(A)
Researcher’s interest (B) Financial support
(C)
Social relevance
(D) Availability of relevant literature
Answer: A
33. Which one is called non-probability
sampling?
(A)
Cluster sampling
(B) Quota sampling
(C)
Systematic sampling (D) Stratified random
sampling
Explanation:
Non-probability
sampling is a sampling technique where the samples are gathered in a process
that does not give all the individuals in the population equal chances of being
selected.
Quota
sampling is a non-probability sampling technique wherein the assembled sample
has the same proportions of individuals as the entire population with respect
to known characteristics, traits or focused phenomenon.
Answer: B
33. Formulation of hypothesis may NOT be
required in:
(A)
Survey method
(B) Historical studies
(C)
Experimental studies (D) Normative studies
Answer: B
34. Field-work based research is
classified as:
(A)
Empirical
(B) Historical
(C)
Experimental (D) Biographical
Answer: C
35. Which of the following sampling method
is appropriate to study the prevalence of AIDS amongst male and female in India
in 1976, 1986, 1996 and 2006 ?
(A)
Cluster sampling (B) Systematic sampling
(C)
Quota sampling (D) Stratified random sampling
Answer: B
36. Which one of the following principles
is not applicable to sampling?
(A)
Sample units must be clearly defined
(B)
Sample units must be dependent on each other
(C)
Same units of sample should be used throughout the study
(D)
Sample units must be chosen in a systematic and objective manner
Answer: B
37. The research is always - (DEC – 2008)
(A)
verifying the old
knowledge
(B) exploring new knowledge
(C)
Filling the gap between knowledge (D) all
of these
Answer: D
38. The research that applies the laws at
the time of field study to draw more and more clear ideas about the problem is:
(A)
Applied
research
(B) Action research
(C)
Experimental research (D) None of these
Answer: C
39. When a research problem is related to
heterogeneous population, the most suitable sampling method is:
(A)
Cluster
Sampling
(B) Stratified Sampling
(C)
Convenient Sampling (D) Lottery Method
Answer: B
40. The process not needed in experimental
research is:
(A)
Observation
(B) Manipulation and replication
(C)
Controlling
(D) Reference collection
Answer: D
41. A research problem is not feasible
only when:
(A)
it is researchable
(B)
it is new and adds something to knowledge
(C)
it consists of independent and dependent variables
(D)
it has utility and relevance
Answer: C
42. How can the objectivity of the
research be enhanced? (JUN – 2009)
(A)
Through its impartiality (B) Through its reliability
(C)
Through its
validity (D) All of
these
Answer: D
43. Action-research is:
(A)
An applied research
(B)
A research carried out to solve immediate problems
(C)
A longitudinal research
(D)
All the above
Answer: B
44. The basis on which assumptions are
formulated:
(A)
Cultural background of the country
(B)
Universities
(C)
Specific characteristics of the castes
(D)
All of these
Answer: A
45. Which of the following is classified
in the category of the developmental research?
(A)
Philosophical research (B) Action research
(C)
Descriptive research (D) All the
above
Answer: D
46. We use Factorial Analysis:
(A)
To know the relationship between two variables
(B)
To test the Hypothesis
(C)
To know the difference between two variables
(D)
To know the difference among the many variables
Answer: C
47. A null hypothesis is
(A)
When there is no difference between the variables (DEC
– 2009)
(B)
The same as research hypothesis
(C)
Subjective in nature
(D)
When there is difference between the variables
Answer: A
48. The research which is exploring new
facts through the study of the past is called
(A)
Philosophical research (B) Historical research
(C)
Mythological research (D) Content analysis
Answer: B
49. Action research is
(A)
An applied research
(B)
A research carried out to solve immediate problems
(C)
A longitudinal research
(D)
Simulative research
Answer: B
50. The process not needed in Experimental
Researches is
(A)
Observation (B)
Manipulation
(C)
Controlling
(D) Content Analysis
Answer: D
51. Manipulation is always a part of
(A)
Historical research
(B) Fundamental
research
(C)
Descriptive research (D) Experimental
research
Answer: D
52. Action research means: (JUN – 2010)
(A)
A longitudinal research
(B)
An applied research
(C)
A research initiated to solve an immediate problem
(D)
A research with socioeconomic objective
Answer: C
Explanation: Example – Late
reporting of some students in the class.
53. Research is
(A)
Searching again and again
(B)
Finding solution to any problem
(C)
Working in a scientific way to search for truth of any problem
(D)
None of the above
Answer: C
54. A common test in research demands much
priority on
(A)
Reliability
(B) Useability
(C)
Objectivity
(D) All of
the above
Answer: D
55. Which of the following is the first
step in starting the research process?
(A)
Searching sources of information to locate problem.
(B)
Survey of related literature
(C)
Identification of problem
(D)
Searching for solutions to the problem
Answer: C
56. If a researcher conducts a research on
finding out which administrative style contributes more to institutional
effectiveness? This will be an example of
(A)
Basic Research
(B) Action
Research
(C)
Applied Research
(D) None of
the above
Answer: B
(DEC – 2010)
57. Which of the following variables
cannot be expressed in quantitative terms?
(A)
Socio-economic Status (B) Marital Status
(C)
Numerical Aptitude
(D) Professional Attitude
Answer: D
58. A doctor studies the relative
effectiveness of two drugs of dengue fever. His research would be classified as
(A)
Descriptive
Survey (B)
Experimental Research
(C)
Case
Study
(D) Ethnography
Answer: B
59. The term ‘phenomenology’ is associated
with the process of
(A)
Qualitative Research (B) Analysis of
Variance
(C)
Correlational Study (D)
Probability Sampling
Answer: A
60. The ‘Sociogram’ technique is used to
study
(A)
Vocational
Interest
(B) Professional Competence
(C)
Human
Relations
(D) Achievement Motivation
Answer: C
61. Which of the following phrases is not
relevant to describe the meaning of research as a process?
(A)
Systematic
Activity (B)
Objective Observation
(C)
Trial and
Error
(D) Problem Solving
Answer: B
62. Which of the following is not an
example of a continuous variable?
(A)
Family size
(B) Intelligence
(C)
Height
(D) Attitude
Answer: B
63. A research paper is a brief report of
research work based on (JUN – 2011)
(A) Primary Data only
(B) Secondary Data only
(C) Both Primary and
Secondary Data
(D) None of the above
Answer: C
64. Newton gave three basic laws of
motion. This research is categorized as
(A) Descriptive
Research (B) Sample Survey
(C) Fundamental
Research (D) Applied Research
Answer: C
65. A group of experts in a specific area
of knowledge assembled at a place and prepared a syllabus for a new course. The
process may be termed as
(A)
Seminar
(B) Workshop
(C)
Conference
(D) Symposium
Answer: B
66. In the process of conducting research
‘Formulation of Hypothesis” is followed by
(A) Statement of
Objectives
(B) Analysis of Data
(C) Selection of Research
Tools (D) Collection of Data
Answer: C
67. Which one of the following methods is
best suited for mapping the distribution of different crops as provided in the
standard classification of crops in India?
(A) Pie
diagram
(B) Chorochromatic technique
(C) Isopleth
technique
(D) Dot method
Answer: B
68. Which one of the following does not
come under the methods of data classification?
(A)
Qualitative
(B) Normative
(C)
Spatial
(D) Quantitative
Answer: C
69. Which one of the following is not a
source of data?
(A) Administrative
records (B) Population census
(C)
GIS
(D) Sample survey
Answer: C
70. The essential qualities of a
researcher are
(A) Spirit of free enquiry
(B) Reliance on observation
and evidence
(C) Systematization or
theorizing of knowledge
(D) All the above
Answer: D
71. Research is conducted to
I. Generate new knowledge
II. Not to develop a theory
III. Obtain research degree
IV. Reinterpret existing
knowledge
Which of the above are
correct?
(A) I, III & II
(B) III, II & IV
(C) II, I & III
(D) I, III & IV
Answer: D
72. A hypothesis is a (DEC – 2011)
(A) Law
(B) canon
(C) Postulate
(D) supposition
Answer: D
73. Suppose you want to investigate the
working efficiency of nationalised bank in India, which one of the following
would you follow?
(A) Area
Sampling
(B) Multi-stage Sampling
(C) Sequential
Sampling (D) Quota Sampling
Answer: B
74. Controlled group condition is applied
in
(A) Survey
Research
(B) Historical Research
(C) Experimental
Research (D) Descriptive Research
Answer: C
75. Workshops are meant for
(A) Giving
lectures
(B) multiple target groups
(C) Showcase new
theories (D) hands on training/experience
Answer: D
76. Which one of the following is a
research tool?
(A) Graph
(B) Illustration
(C) Questionnaire
(D) Diagram
Answer: C
77. Research is not considered ethical if
it
(A) Tries to prove a
particular point.
(B) Does not ensure privacy
and anonymity of the respondent.
(C) Does not investigate the
data scientifically.
(D) Is not of a very high
standard.
Answer: B
78. The research that aims at immediate
application is (JUN – 2012)
(A)
Action
Research
(B) Empirical Research
(C)
Conceptual Research (D) Fundamental Research
Answer: A
79. When two or more successive footnotes
refer to the same work which one of the following expressions is used?
(A)
ibid
(B) et.al
(C)
op.cit : (D) loc.cit.
Answer: A
80. Nine year olds are taller than seven
year olds. This is an example of a reference drawn from
(A)
Vertical
study
(B) Cross-sectional study
(C)
Time series
study
(D) Experimental study
Answer: B
81. Conferences are meant for
(A)
Multiple target
groups
(B) Group discussions
(C)
Show-casing new Research (D) All the above
Answer: D
82. Ex Post Facto research means
(A)
The research is carried out after the incident
(B)
The research is carried out prior to the incident
(C)
The research is carried out along with the happening of an incident.
(D)
The research is carried out keeping in mind the possibilities of an incident.
Answer: A
83. Research ethics do not include
(A)
Honesty (B) Subjectivity
(C)
Integrity (D) Objectivity
Answer: B
(DEC – 2012)
84. Which one of the following is an
indication of the quality of a research journal?
(A) Impact
factor (B) h-index
(C)
g-index
(D) i10-index
Answer: A
85. Good ‘research ethics’ means
(A) Not disclosing the holdings of shares/stocks in a
company that sponsors your research.
(B) Assigning a particular
research problem to one Ph.D./research student only.
(C) Discussing with your colleagues confidential data
from a research paper that you are reviewing for an academic journal.
(D) Submitting the same
research manuscript for publishing in more than one journal.
Answer: B
86. Which of the following sampling
methods is based on probability?
(A) Convenience
sampling (B) Quota sampling
(C) Judgement
sampling (D) Stratified sampling
Answer: D
87. Which one of the following references
is written according to American Psychological Association (APA) format?
(A) Sharma, V. (2010).
Fundamentals of Computer Science.
New Delhi : Tata McGraw Hill
(B) Sharma, V. 2010.
Fundamentals of Computer Science.
New Delhi : Tata McGraw Hill
(C) Sharma.V. 2010.
Fundamentals of Computer Science,
New Delhi : Tata McGraw Hill
(D) Sharma, V. (2010),
Fundamentals of Computer Science,
New Delhi : Tata McGraw Hill
Answer: A
88. Arrange the following steps of
research in correct sequence:
1. Identification of
research problem
2. Listing of research
objectives
3. Collection of data
4. Methodology
5. Data analysis
6. Results and discussion
(A) 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5 – 6
(B) 1 – 2 – 4 – 3 – 5 – 6
(C) 2 – 1 – 3 – 4 – 5 – 6
(D) 2 – 1 – 4 – 3 – 5 – 6
Answer: B
89. Identify the incorrect statement:
(A) A hypothesis is made on the basis of limited
evidence as a starting point for further investigations.
(B) A hypothesis is a basis
for reasoning without any assumption of its truth.
(C) Hypothesis is a proposed
explanation for a phenomenon.
(D) Scientific hypothesis is
a scientific theory.
Answer: D
90. A research paper (JUN – 2013)
(A) Is a compilation of information on a
topic.
(B) Contains original research as deemed by
the author.
(C) Contains peer-reviewed original
research or evaluation of research conducted by others.
(D) Can be published in more than one
journal.
Answer: C
91. Which one of the following belongs to
the category of good 'research ethics’?
(A)
Publishing the same paper in two research journals without telling the editors.
(B)
Conducting a review of the literature that acknowledges the contributions of
other people in the relevant field or relevant prior work.
(C)
Trimming outliers from a data set without discussing your reasons, in a
research paper.
(D)
Including a colleague as an author on a research paper in return for a favour
even though the colleague did not make a serious contribution to the paper.
Answer: B
92. Which of the following sampling methods
is not based on probability?
(A)
Simple Random Sampling
(B) Stratified Sampling
(C)
Quota
Sampling
(D) Cluster Sampling
Answer: C
93. Which one of the following references
is written as per Modern Language Association (MLA) format?
(A)
Hall, Donald. Fundamentals of Electronics,
New
Delhi : Prentice Hall of India, 2005
(B)
Hall, Donald, Fundamentals of Electronics,
New
Delhi : Prentice Hall of India, 2005
(C)
Hall, Donald, Fundamentals of Electronics,
New
Delhi - Prentice Hall of India, 2005
(D)
Hall, Donald. Fundamentals of Electronics.
New
Delhi : Prentice Hall of India, 2005
Answer: D
94. A workshop is
(A) a conference for discussion on a topic
(B) a meeting for discussion on a topic.
(C) a class at a college or a
university in which a teacher and the students discuss a topic.
(D) a brief intensive course for a
small group emphasizing the development of a skill or technique for solving a specific problem.
Answer: D
94. A working hypothesis is
(A)
a proven hypothesis for an argument.
(B)
not required to be tested
(C)
a provisionally accepted hypothesis for further research
(D)
a scientific theory
Answer: C
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