Types-of-Research
Question 1 |
A university teacher plans to improve the study habits of students in his/her class. Which type of research paradigm will be helpful in this regard?
Evaluative research paradigm | |
Fundamental research paradigm | |
Applied research paradigm | |
Action research paradigm |
Question 2 |
In which of the following, there is a greater flexibility in both the methods and process of research?
Ethnography and phenomenology
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Descriptive survey and impact studies
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Experimental and observation based studies | |
Ex Post facto and historical studies
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Question 3 |
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Qualitative research is an umbrella term to refer to various research strategies that share certain characteristics. The data collected have been termed ‘soft’ i.e. rich in description.
Statement II: Qualitative research is mainly hypothesis deductive and employs mostly statiscal techniques for data analysis.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Statement I: Qualitative research is an umbrella term to refer to various research strategies that share certain characteristics. The data collected have been termed ‘soft’ i.e. rich in description.
Statement II: Qualitative research is mainly hypothesis deductive and employs mostly statiscal techniques for data analysis.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
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Both Statement I and Statement II are false | |
Statement I is correct but Statement II is false
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Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is true
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Question 4 |
Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): In order to bridge the gap between theory and practice both fundamental and applied research formats have to be promoted.
Reason (R): Fundamental research focuses on theory making and applied research is directed at exploring the applicability of theory in varied practical situations.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Assertion (A): In order to bridge the gap between theory and practice both fundamental and applied research formats have to be promoted.
Reason (R): Fundamental research focuses on theory making and applied research is directed at exploring the applicability of theory in varied practical situations.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
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Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A) | |
(A) is correct but (R) is not correct | |
(A) is not correct but (R) is correct
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Question 5 |
Which one of the following is a tool of grounded theory ?
Constant comparison | |
Auditing | |
Deconstruction of narratives | |
Use of uncritical language |
Question 6 |
Which of the following variables cannot be expressed in quantitative terms?
Socio-economic Status | |
Marital Status | |
Numerical Aptitude | |
Professional Attitude |
Question 7 |
A doctor studies the relative effectiveness of two drugs of dengue fever. His research would be classified as
Descriptive Survey | |
Experimental Research | |
Case Study | |
Ethnography |
Question 8 |
The term ‘phenomenology’ is associated with the process of
Qualitative Research | |
Analysis of Variance | |
Correlational Study | |
Probability Sampling |
Question 9 |
In the two lists given below, List I provides the types of research methods, while List II indicates the critical features associated with them. Match the two lists and choose the correct answer from the code given below.
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv) | |
(ii) (iii) (iv) (v) | |
(i) (iii) (ii) (v) | |
(iv) (v) (ii) (i) |
Question 10 |
The principal of a school conducts an interview session of teachers and students with a view to explore the possibility of their enhanced participation in school programmes. This endeavour may be related to which type of research?
Evaluation Research | |
Fundamental Research | |
Action Research | |
Applied Research |
Question 11 |
Which of the following statements is not true in the context of participatory research?
It recognizes knowledge as power. | |
It emphasises on people as experts. | |
It is a collective process of enquiry. | |
Its sole purpose is production of knowledge. |
There are 11 questions to complete.