Home / General Knowledge / Teaching and Research :: section-5

General Knowledge :: Teaching and Research

  1. Which of the following is not a form of evaluation research?

  2. A.

     Need assessment

    B.

     Process evaluation

    C.

     Context evaluation

    D.

     Programme evaluation


  3. Which one of the following is the method of data collection?

  4. A.

     Warranty cards

    B.

     Distributor or store audits

    C.

     Pantry audits

    D.

     All of the above


  5. Which one of the following is not a basic component of research?

  6. A.

     We can know nature

    B.

     All natural phenomena have unnatural causes

    C.

     Knowledge is better than ignorance

    D.

     Knowledge is derived from observation of nature


  7. Which of the following statement is wrong regarding inductive generalizations?

  8. A.

     They are based on observed facts and realistic foundation

    B.

     It is scientific in character and some of the important theorems of the physical and social sciences have been developed through this method

    C.

     It is helpful in finding out the material truth

    D.

     It is easy, cost effective and time saving method


  9. A concept is a word or a phrase which symbolizes the phenomenon and helps to communicate the finding. Which fact about the concept is wrong?

  10. A.

     It is similar to an the same thing as a fact

    B.

     It is abstracted from the sense perceptions

    C.

     They are logical constructs created from the sense impressions or complex experiences

    D.

     It should not be confusing


  11. A research paper is a brief report of research work based on

  12. A.

     Primary data only

    B.

     Secondary data only

    C.

     Both primary and secondary data

    D.

     None of the above


  13. Newton gave three basic laws of motion. This research is categorized as

  14. A.

     Descriptive research

    B.

     Sample survey

    C.

     Fundamental research

    D.

     Applied research


  15. In the process of conducting research 'formulation of hypothesis' is followed by

  16. A.

     Statement of objectives

    B.

     Analysis of data

    C.

     Selection of research tools

    D.

     Collection of data


  17. The essential qualities of a researcher are

  18. A.

     Spirit of free enquiry

    B.

     Reliance on observation and evidence

    C.

     Systematization or theorizing of knowledge

    D.

     All of the above


  19. Which of the following variables cannot be expressed in quantitative terms?

  20. A.

     Socio-economic status

    B.

     Marital status

    C.

     Numerical aptitude

    D.

     Professional attitude