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Q21.
There are two sets given below, Set-I consists of methods of research and Set-II indicates their procedural characteristics. Match the two sets and choose your answer from the codes given below :

Set – I Set – II
(Research method) (Procedural Characteristics)
a. Experimental method i. Interventions to ameliorate a given situation
b. Expost facto method ii. Explaining patterns of behaviour in terms of
meanings and their
representations which
people share.
c. Descriptive method iii. Manipulating an independent variable in
controlled conditions
and measuring its
effect on dependent variable.
d. Symbolic interactionism iv. Depending on primary and secondary
sources of data.
e. Action research v. Obtaining information concerning the
current status of phenomena.
vi. Observing the effect on dependent variable
and making probes into factors/variables
which explain it.
vii. Exegetic analysis.
Codes :
a b c d e

a.

i iii iv v vii

b.

iii iv v vi vii

c.

i ii iii iv v

d.

iii vi v ii i

Discuss
Answer: (d).iii vi v ii i
Q22.
In qualitative research paradigm, which of the following features may be considered critical?

a.

Data collection with standardised research tools.

b.

Sampling design with probability sample techniques.

c.

Data collection with bottom-up empirical evidences.

d.

Data gathering to take with top-down systematic evidences.

Discuss
Answer: (c).Data collection with bottom-up empirical evidences.
Q23.
From the following list of statements identify the set which has negative implications for ‘research ethics’ :

(i) A researcher critically looks at the findings of another research.
(ii) Related studies are cited without proper references.
(iii) Research findings are made the basis for policy making.
(iv) Conduct of practitioner is screened in terms of reported research evidences.
(v) A research study is replicated with a view to verify the evidences from other researches.
(vi) Both policy making and policy implementing processes are regulated in terms of preliminary studies.

a.

(i), (ii) and (iii)

b.

(ii), (iii) and (iv)

c.

(ii), (iv) and (vi)

d.

(i), (iii) and (v)

Discuss
Answer: (c).(ii), (iv) and (vi)
Q24.
In a research on the effect of child-rearing practices on stress-proneness of children in competing school projects, the hypothesis formulated is that ‘child rearing practices do influence stress-proneness’. At the data-analysis stage a null hypothesis is advanced to find out the tenability of research hypothesis. On the basis of the evidence available, the null hypothesis is rejected at 0.01 level of significance. What decision may be warranted in respect of the research hypothesis?

a.

The research hypothesis will also be rejected.

b.

The research hypothesis will be accepted.

c.

Both the research hypothesis and the null hypothesis will be rejected.

d.

No decision can be taken in respect of the research hypothesis.

Discuss
Answer: (b).The research hypothesis will be accepted.
Q25.
A research intends to explore the effect of possible factors for the organization of effective mid-day meal interventions. Which research method will be most appropriate for this study?

a.

Historical method

b.

Descriptive survey method

c.

Experimental method

d.

Ex-post-facto method

Discuss
Answer: (d).Ex-post-facto method
Q26.
Which of the following is an initial mandatory requirement for pursuing research?

a.

Developing a research design

b.

Formulating a research question

c.

Deciding about the data analysis procedure

d.

Formulating a research hypothesis

Discuss
Answer: (b).Formulating a research question
Q27.
The format of thesis writing is the same as in

a.

preparation of a research paper/article

b.

writing of seminar presentation

c.

a research dissertation

d.

presenting a workshop/conference paper

Discuss
Answer: (c).a research dissertation
Q28.
Which of the following statements is not true in the context of participatory research ?

a.

It recognizes knowledge as power.

b.

It emphasises on people as experts.

c.

It is a collective process of enquiry.

d.

Its sole purpose is production of knowledge.

Discuss
Answer: (d).Its sole purpose is production of knowledge.
Q29.
Which of the following statements is true in the context of the testing of a hypothesis?

a.

It is only the alternative hypothesis, that can be tested.

b.

It is only the null hypothesis, that can be tested.

c.

Both, the alternative and the null hypotheses can be tested.

d.

Both, the alternative and the null hypotheses cannot be tested.

Discuss
Answer: (b).It is only the null hypothesis, that can be tested.
Q30.
Which of the following are the basic rules of APA style of referencing format?

(a) Italicize titles of shorter works such as journal articles or essays
(b) Invert authors’ names (last name first)
(c) Italicize titles of longer works such as books and journals
(d) Alphabetically index reference list

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

a.

(a) and (b)

b.

(b), (c) and (d)

c.

(c) and (d)

d.

(a), (b), (c) and (d)

Discuss
Answer: (b).(b), (c) and (d)
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