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  1. All are examples of qualitative research except

  2. A.

     Religion and castes

    B.

     Sex

    C.

     Observation

    D.

     Interest in the subject


  3. Area (cluster) sampling technique is used when

  4. A.

     Population is scattered and large size from which the sample is to be drawn

    B.

     The population is heterogeneous?

    C.

     A long survey is needed

    D.

     (a) and (c) both


  5. An example of scientific knowledge is

  6. A.

     Authority of the prophet or great men

    B.

     Social traditions and customs

    C.

     Religious scriptures

    D.

     Laboratory and field experiments


  7. A researcher selects only 10 members from the total population of 50,000 as a sample. His research can be considered to be good if

  8. A.

     He was a good researcher

    B.

     He was guided by his superior

    C.

     The population was homogenous

    D.

     All of these


  9. A teacher encounters various problems during his professional career. He should

  10. A.

     Resign from his post in such situations

    B.

     Do research on the problem and find a solution

    C.

     Avoid the problematic situations

    D.

     Take the help of the head of the institution


  11. A research problem is feasible only when it is

  12. A.

     It is researchable

    B.

     It is new and adds something to knowledge

    C.

     It has utility and relevance

    D.

     All of these


  13. A researcher selects a probability sample of 100 out of the total population. It is

  14. A.

     A cluster sample

    B.

     A random sample

    C.

     A stratified sample

    D.

     A systematic sample


  15. Studying the social status of a population, a researcher concluded that Mr. S is socially backward. His conclusion is

  16. A.

     Wrong

    B.

     Rights

    C.

     Inaccurate

    D.

     Biased


  17. Generalised conclusion on the basis of a sample is technically known as

  18. A.

     Statistical inference of external validity of the research

    B.

     Data analysis and interpretation

    C.

     Parameter inference

    D.

     All of the above


  19. A good hypothesis should be

  20. A.

     Precise specific and consistent with most known facts

    B.

     Formulated in such a way that it can be tested by data

    C.

     Of limited scope and should not have global significance

    D.

     All of these