Friday, September 27, 2024

Important MCQs in Research Methodology- For UGC NET,PHD ENTRANCE,NTA EXAM

 

Research Methodology MCQs

  1. What is the primary purpose of research methodology?

    • A) To conduct surveys
    • B) To analyze data
    • C) To plan and structure research activities
    • D) To write research papers
      Answer: C
  2. Which of the following is a quantitative research method?

    • A) Case study
    • B) Ethnography
    • C) Survey
    • D) Grounded theory
      Answer: C
  3. In research, a hypothesis is:

    • A) A proven fact
    • B) A tentative statement predicting the relationship between variables
    • C) The conclusion of a study
    • D) A literature review
      Answer: B
  4. What is the main characteristic of qualitative research?

    • A) Use of statistical analysis
    • B) Focus on numerical data
    • C) Exploration of underlying motivations and meanings
    • D) Testing of hypotheses
      Answer: C
  5. Which of the following is NOT a sampling method?

    • A) Random sampling
    • B) Stratified sampling
    • C) Purposive sampling
    • D) Research design
      Answer: D
  6. What type of research aims to describe characteristics of a population?

    • A) Experimental research
    • B) Correlational research
    • C) Descriptive research
    • D) Causal-comparative research
      Answer: C
  7. In an experiment, the group that receives the treatment is called:

    • A) Control group
    • B) Experimental group
    • C) Sample group
    • D) Random group
      Answer: B
  8. What does the term "validity" refer to in research?

    • A) The consistency of the measurement
    • B) The accuracy of the measurement
    • C) The ability to replicate the study
    • D) The relevance of the study to the population
      Answer: B
  9. Which of the following is a method for collecting qualitative data?

    • A) Surveys with closed-ended questions
    • B) Structured interviews
    • C) Focus groups
    • D) All of the above
      Answer: C
  10. In research, the term "operational definition" refers to:

    • A) A general explanation of concepts
    • B) A specific definition used for measurement
    • C) A theoretical framework
    • D) A summary of the literature
      Answer: B
  11. Which of the following is an example of a primary data source?

    • A) Textbooks
    • B) Journal articles
    • C) Surveys conducted by the researcher
    • D) Government reports
      Answer: C
  12. What is the main advantage of using a longitudinal study?

    • A) It is less time-consuming
    • B) It provides a snapshot of a situation
    • C) It allows researchers to observe changes over time
    • D) It is more cost-effective
      Answer: C
  13. In research, a "theoretical framework" is used to:

    • A) Collect data
    • B) Analyze results
    • C) Guide the research process
    • D) Define the sample
      Answer: C
  14. Which statistical method is used to determine the relationship between two variables?

    • A) Mean
    • B) Regression analysis
    • C) Mode
    • D) Standard deviation
      Answer: B
  15. A pilot study is conducted to:

    • A) Test the main hypothesis
    • B) Refine research instruments and procedures
    • C) Analyze data
    • D) Gather secondary data
      Answer: B
  16. What is "sampling bias"?

    • A) Random selection of participants
    • B) Systematic error in selecting samples that affects the results
    • C) Equal representation of all groups
    • D) None of the above
      Answer: B
  17. In research terminology, "confounding variables" refer to:

    • A) Variables that are measured
    • B) Variables that are controlled
    • C) Variables that interfere with the relationship between the independent and dependent variables
    • D) Variables that are eliminated
      Answer: C
  18. Which of the following is a qualitative data analysis technique?

    • A) T-test
    • B) Content analysis
    • C) ANOVA
    • D) Chi-square test
      Answer: B
  19. What does "reliability" in research refer to?

    • A) The accuracy of the results
    • B) The consistency of a measure over time
    • C) The relevance of findings
    • D) The ability to generalize results
      Answer: B
  20. The term "literature review" refers to:

    • A) A summary of the research design
    • B) An analysis of existing research related to a specific topic
    • C) A discussion of the findings
    • D) A report of the methodology used
      Answer: B

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