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Sr. No. Question 1 Research aptitute referes to- 2 Research basically is- 3 4 The Scientific Method is used in- 5 Research approaches are- 6 The basis of the formulation of Hypothesis is- 7 The best defined hypothesis as- 8 9 The basic purpose of Descriptive research is- 10 11 12 13 Summated scales are also called: 14 Semantic differential scale is a type of: 15 Multi-dimensional scaling is a type of: Which one of the following is not representing the characteristics of research? Suppose the population is quite comprehensive and distributed in a large geographical area. In such a situation what kind of sampling procedure would you like to prefer? The fundamental assumption of experimental method is related with- The type of data that does not share any properrty of ordinary arithmatic is: Tha data on which all arithmatic operations can be perfomred , is:

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Question bankSr. No.QuestionOption 1Option 2Option 3Option 4Option 6Correct answer(1,2,3,4,5,6)Question typeTime(in seconds)Out of marksExplanation1Research aptitute referes to-The potential or capacities to carried out researchThe latent to be used in a scientific way for desired purposeThe cultivation of research skills in new comersThe developing of rationality in all academic pursuits1Objective601Research aptitute referes to the potential or capacities to carried out research2Research basically is-A point of viewAn attitude of inquiryA step-wise-step explorationAll of the above4Objective601Research basically is A point of view, An attitude of inquiry as well as A step-wise-step exploration.3Which one of the following is not representing the characteristics of research?Hypothesis-orientedEmploying reliable tools and techniquesFollow scientific methodLeading towards imaginary results4Objective601Research is Hypothesis oriented, Empoying reliable tools and techniques as well as follow scitific methods but it is not a lead towards imaginary results4The Scientific Method is used in-Scientific researchesSocial science researchesBoth of the aboveNone of the above3Objective601The Scientific Method is used in Scientific as well as Social Science researches.5Research approaches are-Longitudinal and cross-sectionalOblique and horizontalLong and short sectionNone of the above1Objective601Research approaches are Longitudinal and cross-sectional.6The basis of the formulation of Hypothesis is-ObservationReflectionDeductionAll of the above4Objective601The basis of the formulation of Hypothesis is Observation, Reflection and Deduction.7The best defined hypothesis as-It is a thoughtful statementit is a forward thinkingIt is an expected happeningIt is a temporary solution1Objective601The best defined hypothesis as a thoughtful statement8Suppose the population is quite comprehensive and distributed in a large geographical area. In such a situation what kind of sampling procedure would you like to prefer?Multi Level samplingSystematic samplingCluster samplingNone of the above3Objective601Cluster sampling involves grouping the population & then selecting the groups or the clusters rather than individual elements for inclusion in the sample.9The basic purpose of Descriptive research is-To identify present conditions and point to present needsTo study immediate status and of a phenomenonFacts finding researchesAll of the above4Objective601The basic purpose of Descriptive research are identifying present conditions and point to present needs, studying immediate status and of a phenomenon and facts finding researches.10The fundamental assumption of experimental method is related with-Law of single variableLaw of two variableControlled conditionsIntermediary varibales1Objective601The fundamental assumption of experimental method is related with Law of single variable11The type of data that does not share any properrty of ordinary arithmatic is:Nominal dataOrdinal DataInterval DataRatio Data1Objective601The type of data that does not share any properrty of ordinary arithmatic is Nominal Data.12Tha data on which all arithmatic operations can be perfomred , is:Nominal DataOrdinal DataInterval DataRatio Data4Objective601Tha data on which all arithmatic operations can be perfomred , is Ratio Data13Summated scales are also called:Likert ScaleCumulative ScaleFactor ScaleDifferential Scale1Objective601Summated scales are also called: Likert Scale14Semantic differential scale is a type of:Factor ScaleLikert ScaleCumulative scaleSummated scale1Objective601Semantic differential scale is a type of: Factor Scale15Multi-dimensional scaling is a type of:Factor ScaleLikert ScaleCumulative scaleSummated scale1Objective601Multi-dimensional scaling is a type of: Factor Scale16The data collected from the Internet is called:Primary dataOrdinal DataRatio DataSecondary Data4Objective601The data collected from the Internet is called: Secondary Data17Studying the buying behaviour of people by observing them is an example of:Obeservation MethodInterview MethodSocio-Metric methodSchedule Method1Objective601Studying the buying behaviour of people by observing them is an example of: Observation Method18Studying the work group is the example of which method?Obeservation MethodInterview MethodQuestionnaire MethodSocio-Metric method4Objective601To Study the work group Socio-Metric method is used.19_____refer to interviews in which the researcher takes the interview of a group of respondents at a time.Group interviewsStrctured InterviewsUnstrctured interviewsTelephonic Interviews1Objective601Group Interviews refer to interviews in which the researcher takes the interview of a group of respondents at a time.20Questionnaire is a ______the form of interview method.SmallSummarizedBetterWritten4Objective601Questionnaire is a written form of interview method.21A methodological plan to obtain sample from the complete population is called:Research designSampling designSampling frameSmapling Procedure2Objective601A methodological plan to obtain sample from the complete population is called: Sampling design22The type of sampling in which the entire universe is divided into groups and some groups are randomly selected in the sample is called:Quota SamplingGroup SamplingCluster samplingSystematic Sampling3Objective601The type of sampling in which the entire universe is divided into groups and some groups are randomly selected in the sample is called: Cluster sampling23Judgement Sampling is a type of :Probability SamplingNon-Probability SamplingRestricted SamplingUnrestricted Sampling2Objective601Judgement Sampling is a type of : Non-Probability Sampling24If an error occurs because of improper division of sampling units; this is a type of:Sampling errorNon-sampling errorEnumeration errorCensus error2Objective601If an error occurs because of improper division of sampling units; this is a type of: Non-sampling error25A sampling type in which each element of population has an equal chance od selection in the sample is called:Simple Random SamplingComplex Random SamplingStratified SamplingConvenience Sampling1Objective601A sampling type in which each element of population has an equal chance od selection in the sample is called: Simple Random Sampling26The type of hypothesis, which says that there is relation between the variables is called ______Deductive HypothesisInductive HypothesisAlternative HypothesisNon-Directional Hypothesis3Objective601The type of hypothesis, which says that there is relation between the variables is called Alternative Hypothesis27The type of error occurred due to rejecting H0 when it is true is called_____Type I errorType II errorType III errorType IV error1Objective601The type of error occurred due to rejecting H0 when it is true is called Type I error28The type of error denoted by is called _________Type I errorType II errorType III errorType IV error2Objective601The type of error denoted by is called Type II error29______refers to the hypothesis that checks the direction of relationship between two varibales.Deductive HypothesisInductive HypothesisDirectional HypothesisNon-Directional Hypothesis3Objective601Directional Hypothesis refers to the hypothesis that checks the direction of relationship between two varibales.30The type of hypothesis that is assumed to be true is _________Deductive HypothesisInductive HypothesisDirectional HypothesisNull Hypothesis4Objective601The type of hypothesis that is assumed to be true isNull Hypothesis31z test is an example of _____test of hypothesisParametric TestNon-parametric testt testF test1Objective601z test is an example of Parametric test of Parametric Test.32ANOVA is an example of ______test of hypothesisParametric TestNon-parametric testt testF test2Objective601ANOVA is an example of Non-parametric test of hypothesis.33The test used to study the relationship between the sampl and population is called _______One-sample testTwo-sample testThree sample testMore than three sample test1Objective601The test used to study the relationship between the sampl and population is called One-sample test34The type of tests used to study the differences between the variances of two samples:t testpaired t testF testChi-sqaure test3Objective601The type of tests used to study the differences between the variances of two samples: F test35The type of tests used to study difference between means in large sample size:t testz testF testChi-sqaure test2Objective601The type of tests used to study difference between means in large sample size: z test36The test applied on a single sample taken from a symmetrical population is known as:One sample sign testTwo sample sign testThree sample sign testMore than three sample sign test1Objective601The test applied on a single sample taken from a symmetrical population is known as: One sample sign test37_____is used to find out which sample is more appropriate for solving the problem under concern.Chi-square test of goodness of fitOne Way ANOVAANOVAChi-square test of independence1Objective601Chi-square test of goodness of fit is used to find out which sample is more appropriate for solving the problem under concern.38______is a non-parametric test that is used to study more than two samples.Chi-square test of independenceMann-Whitney testANOVAANOCOVA4Objective601ANOCOVA is a non-parametric test that is used to study more than two samples.39The stage of writing in which the resaercher starts writing a report:Final DraftFinal OutlineRough DraftReview of the rough draft3Objective601The stage of writing in which the resaercher starts writing a report: Rough Draft40The stage of writing in which the researcher makes a structure of the report:Final DraftFinal OutlineRough DraftReview of the rough draft2Objective601The stage of writing in which the researcher makes a structure of the report: Final Outline41Which one of the following is not a purpose of writing a report?Providing InformationGenerating IdeaFinding SolutionsDeciding Research Budget4Objective601Deciding Research Budget is not a purpose of writing a report.42The type of audience that needs only one or two page report consisting of major fidnings of the research:MathematiciansChemistsBusiness FirmsClinical phychologists/social pathologists3Objective601The type of audience that needs only one or two page report consisting of major fidnings of the research: Business Firms43_____refers to the part that contains the detailed background of the topic under study.InformationSolutionProblemIntroduction4Objective601Introduction refers to the part that contains the detailed background of the topic under study.44________contains the sources of secondary data while appendices contain the sources of primary data or some extra information about the topic.AppendicesTable of contentBibliographyTitle pages3Objective601Bibliography contains the sources of secondary data while appendices contain the sources of primary data or some extra information about the topic.45_______refers to categorizing the coded questions in different segments as per their relevance.classificationEditingTabulationCoding1Objective601Classification refers to categorizing the coded questions in different segments as per their relevance.46In which of the following, we calculate the mean value.Measures of central tendencyMeasures of dispersionMeasures of skewnessMeasures of relationship1Objective601In Measures of central tendency , we calculate the mean value.47In which of the following, we calculate the scattering of values from the mean.Measures of central tendencyMeasures of dispersionMeasures of skewnessMeasures of relationship2Objective601In Measures of dispersion, we calculate the scattering of values from the mean.48Which of the following explains the cause and effect relationship between variables in a data series?Causal analysisPartial correlationMultiple correlationRegression1Objective601Causal analysis, explains the cause and effect relationship between variables in a data series.49Correlation provides information about the _____Mean valuePeakedness of the curveScattering of values from the meanAssociation between the variables4Objective601Correlation provides information about the Association between the variables.50Multiple correlation provides information about the ______Mean valuePeakedness of the curveAssociation between more than two variablesScattering of values around mean3Objective601Multiple correlation provides information about the Association between more than two variables.51Research that is done to expand the knowledge of the researcher is called -Action researchBasic researchconceptual resaearchDignostic resaerch2Objective601Fundamental or pure research has no commercial value,no intention to create of discover something new52Motivation research is a type of -Basic researchConceptual researchQuantitative researchQuanlitative research4Objective601Motivation can not be quantified directly hence need to calculate indirectly.53The research that describes the fact without providing any reason behind it is calledDescriptive researchDignostic researchExploratory researchQuanlitative research1Objective601Descriptive research aims to describe the characteristics of a phenomenon,does not assess or analyse it54Research that continues for multiple time periods is calledSimulation researchLongitudinal researchone-time researchField research2Objective601This research needs to be repeated frequently ex. Product improvements55A method to gain knowledge by experience of observation is calledHistorical researchEmpirical ResearchDignostic researchDescriptive research2Objective601In empirical research ,the researcher invistigates an established theory on the basis of pre-defined hypothesis,then draws predictions.56Causal research is used to ________.find information at the outset in an unstructured wayquantify observations that produce insights unobtainable through other forms of researchgather preliminary information that will help define problemstest hypotheses about cause-and-effect relationships4Objective601causal research studies cause and effect relationship.57Every research proposal regardless of length should include research question and --------Research methodologyScaling methodssurveyresearcher1Objective601Research methodology define the way in which research will be carried out .58An offer to produce a research report or render a service to the potential buyer or sponsor is called asHypothesisSamplingResearch ProposalAnalysis3Objective601A Research proposal is an offer to render a research service to a client.59Which of the following is not the component of research problemIndividualObjectivesResearcher's interestEnvironment3Objective601Problem occurance and researcher's interest does not match always.60___________ refers to chances of conducting a successful research .FeasibilitySignificancePractical ValueNature of guide1Objective601Possibility of realistic implementation of research is nothing but feasibility .61A topic on which research study is conducted is known asHypothesisResearch ProblemcostObjectives2Objective601Research problem induce the whole process of research to help making decisions.62The part of design that deals with the method of selecting items for research study is called as -Sampling designObservational designStatistical designOperational design1Objective601Sampling takes homogeneous samples from the universe or population for the study.Saves time ,money and efforts63____________refers to the variable ,which causes a change in the dependent variable.Dependent variableExtraneous variablesIndependent variableBlocking variables.3Objective601Independent variable affects change in the dependent variable. Ex advertisement expenditure usually increase sales.64The type of hypothesis ,which says that there is a relation between the variables is known as-Deductive hypothesisInductive hypothesisAlternative hypothesisNon-directional hypothesis3Objective601Null hypothesis indicates no relation, alternate hypothesis shows relation exists.65This error refers to as -betaType I errorType II errorType III errorNo error2Objective601Ho false but accepted is beta error.66The type of error denoted by alpha is refered as -Type I errorType II errorType III errorNo error1Objective601Ho true but rejected hypothesis is called alpha error67Which of the following is not for collcting secondary dataInternetbooksmagzinetelephones4Objective601Telephonic data gathering is a type of primary data collection method.68In which method enumerators are usedObservationInterviewQuestionnaireSchedule method4Objective601Schedule requires skilled staff to fill in the questionnaire.( ex.census/Population)69______ data refers to the data that is collected by the researcher for a particular researchSecondarySamplingPrimaryTertiary3Objective601Primary data is collected directly from the respondents.70Questions not having predefined or fixed responses in a questionnaire are calledOpen ended questionsclose ended questionsDichotomous questionsRank order questions1Objective601Open ended questions does not have any options given to the respondents.71Questions having predefined or fixed responses in a questionnaire are calledOpen ended questionsclose ended questionsDichotomous questionsRank order questions2Objective601Closed ended questions can be Yes ,no,options are given72Which of the following is not a type of measurement scales?Nominal scaleOrdinal ScaleRatio ScaleDifference Scale4Objective601Difference scale is not part of scales.73The type of rating scale in which different items are shown on a number line is -Graphic rating scaleNumber rating scaleItemized rating scalePanel scale1Objective601Graphic rating scale refers to the scale in which various ratings are shown along the line and a continuous scale is formed.ex. Excellent,V.good,good,neutral,dislike74The type of rating scale in which different items are shown in the form of ordered statementsGraphic rating scaleNumber rating scaleItemized rating scalePanel scale3Objective601In itemized rating scales items are shown in the form of ordered statements. Ex. He alwaysgo for morning walk,often,sometimes,does not go, never.75The type of data to which only eaualities can be set up is -Nominal dataRatio dataInterval dataOrdinal data4Objective601Ordinal scale only refer to greater than or lesser than but does not answer how much greater or less.76_________is a branch of measurement that tries to measure immeasurable qualitative phenomenon with accuracyScalingSamplingcorrelationHypothesis1Objective601Scaling helps for measuring abstract concepts77Summated rating scale is also called as -Likert ScaleEvent samplingRanking scaleInterview Protocol1Objective601Likert scale usually there are five degrees of statements are used .(Item analysis approach)78With reference to sampling ,population refers to:Total no. of residents in a countryTotal population in the worldTotal number of elements available for a studyNone of these3Objective601An universe or population refers to toal elements /people targeted for the study.79Convenience sampling is a type ofProbability samplingNon-Probibility samplingPurposive samplingJudgement sampling2Objective601judgement of researcher decide whom to take as samples.80Sample is the _____________ of population.SupersetSubsetUnionIntersection2Objective601sample represents the population as it is homogeneous.81Snowball sampling is also known as -Referral samplingProbability samplingRestricted samplingStratified sampling1Objective601Snowball sampling refers to a non-probability sampling in which snowball effect occures as referrals increase.82The sampling type in which between 1st and nth elements,every pth element is selected to collect the sample ,is calledConvenience samplingJudgement SamplingSnowball samplingSystematic sampling4Objective601Systemeatic sampling follwos a formula Ex. Samples roll no 5,10,15,20 .. And so on83A research _____________________ is a predictive statement, which can be tested scientifically and relates an independent variable to some dependent variable.StatementHypothesisQuestionReport2Objective601A prediction by the researcher before start of a research is called a Hypotheis( Assumption)84________________________ is the conceptual structure within which research is conducted; it constitutes the blueprint for the collection, measurement and analysis of data.HypothesissamplingResearch DesignScaling3Objective601Research design is the plan for research85______________ is an endeavor to discover intellectual and practical answers to problems through the application of scientific methods to the knowable universe.ResearchWritingSamplingManagement1Objective601Research helps for decision making towards a specific problem.86Researchers use both open-ended and closed-ended questions to collect data. Which of the following statements is true?Open-ended questions directly provide quantitative data based on the researchers Pre determined response categoriesClosed-ended questions provide quantitative data in the participants own words. Open-ended questions provide qualitative data in the participants own wordsClosed-ended questions directly provide qualitative data in the participants own words.3Objective601respondents own words /feeling can be obtained by open ended questions.87The method of convenience sampling is also called the ___________Stratachunkprobabilityjudgment2Objective601Convinience sampling is also called as chunk.88methods can be classified as Probability and non-probability sampling.ResearchScaling methodsSamplingHypothesis3Objective601sampling can be classified as Probability and non-Probability sampling.89Questionnaire, observation, survey are methods of _________________ data collection.SecondaryPrimarytertiarysampling2Objective601These are primary data collection methods collected by the researcher from respondents.90Library, journals, magazines, newspapers, govt. publications are sources of ________________ .samplingSecondaryPrimarytertiary2Objective601These are secondary data collection sources picked up by the researcher91Which of these is not a method of data selectionQuestionnaireInterviewsExperimentsObservation3Objective601Experiment is not a data collection method.92In Data analysis ,editing is used for-Grouping dataentering datatabulationExtracting relavent data4Objective601Editing refers to reviewing the collcted material to check whether it is relevent or not.93Grouping of data is termed as -EditingCodingClassificationTabulation3Objective601Classification is to categorize the coded questions into different segments as per their relevance.94Which type of correlation coefficient is used for Qualitative data?Karl Pearson's correlation coefficientSpearman's Rank correlation coefficientAlternative hypothesisProbability2Objective601Rank correlation calculates degree of relationship between two variables by ranking method.95Consistancy /Variability of a product can be calculated by-Rank correlation coefficientMeanDispersionAssociation of attributes.3Objective601Measure of dispersion help to find out consistancy of performance ,when means are equal.96The type of test used to study small samples is called as -t testz testF testChi square test1Objective601t test is uesd to study mean of samples. This is used when sample size is less than 30.97Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) is a -Parametric testNon-Parametric testSampling methodScaling method2Objective601ANOVA test is a non-parametric test where the researcher does not make assumptions @ the parametersof the population from which sample is derived.98The type of tests used to study proportion is referred as-t testz testF testChi square test2Objective601Z test refers to to the test that is used to study mean and proportion of samples having a sample size more than 30.99__________ is the study of one attribute /factor in different samples under study.Singled rank testOne way ANOVAANOVAChi square test2Objective601One way ANOVA determines whether all the samples have the same type of variations or not.100Which of the following test is used to find out whether the two attributes are associated with each other or not?ANOVAChi square Test2-Way ANOVAOne way ANOVA2Objective601Two attributes ( qualitative) can be tested for association with the help of chi square test.101____________ refers to the page that contains the list of topics covered in the report.Table of contentExecutive summaryTitle pagesAnalysis1Objective601Index/Table of content gives various topics covered in the report.102The main concept behind doing research is tostudy and explore knowledge.start with a predefined and clear-cut objectives.get get new ideas.define clear objectives.3Objective601..103In order to begin research, one muststart with a number of clear goals.start with a number of predefined objectives.have a well defined research method.solve the research problem.2Objective601..104Doing research requires drafting a working outline, which ishaving a predefined and clear-cut objective(s).planning to get answers for what, why & where type of questions.having a clear idea about the research problem solution.none of the above.2Objective601..105Research objectives falls into a number of categories that includeplanning to get answers for what, why & where type of questions.considering the logic behind the methods we use in the context of the research.formulative, concept, and planning for research methods.exploratory, descriptive, diagnostic and experimentation research.4Objective601..106Formulative research studies is a category of research that aims toachieve new insights of a concept.analyze characteristics of something.determine the frequency with which something occurs.test the relationship between variables.1Objective601..107Diagnostic research studies is a category of research that aims toachieve new insights of a concept.analyze characteristics of something.determine the frequency with which something occurs.test the relationship between variables.3Objective601..108Descriptive research studies is a category of research that aims toachieve new insights of a concept.analyze characteristics of something.determine the frequency with which something occurs.test the relationship between variables.2Objective601..109Research is considered to be more than just a way of skills, it isplanning to what, why and where type of questions to determine a goal.a way of critical thinking about professional aspects of related to your work.the research methods used within the research methodology.discovering the relationship between variables.2Objective601..110Research aims for finding answers to questions it impliesa framework of philosophies.using valid and reliable methods and techniques.an unbiased design.all the above.4Objective601..111Research philosophies refers toapproaches and the discipline.correct procedures in the discipline.ideas to discover.objectives to consider in the research process.1Objective601..112In order to make the research reliable, it requires thatthere is no deliberate attempt to either to conceal or highlight something.quantitative and qualitative methods are to be used.repeatability and accuracy are provided for the quality of measurement procedures used.the solution to the research problem is known in advance.3Objective601..113In order to make the research unbiased, it requires thatthere is no deliberate attempt to either to conceal or highlight something.quantitative and qualitative methods are to be used.repeatability and accuracy are provided for the quality of measurement procedures used.the solution to the research problem is known in advance.1Objective601..114The main difference between research and non-research isthe type of skills we use to discover something.the utilization of of acceptable scientific methodology to solve problems to create new knowledge.the quantitative and qualitative methods that are to be used.all the above.2Objective601..115Biased research refers todrawing conclusions by introducing ones own vested interest.no deliberate attempt to either conceal or highlight something.repeatability and accuracy are provided for the quality of measurement procedures used.each step of the research is valid and objective.1Objective601..116Descriptive research is the type of research thatis made for performing the basic or pure research; its a theoretical research.is intended for finding some solution to the problem considered.includes fact-finding enquires and surveys.uses available information as the base to make the further critical evaluation.3Objective601..117Analytical research is the type of research thatis made for performing the basic or pure research; its a theoretical research.is intended for finding some solution to the problem considered.includes fact-finding enquires and surveys.uses available information as the base to make the further critical evaluation.4Objective601..118Applied research is the type of research thatis made for performing the basic or pure research; its a theoretical research.is intended for finding some solution to the problem considered.includes fact-finding enquires and surveys.uses available information as the base to make the further critical evaluation.2Objective601..119Fundamental research is the type of research thatis made for performing the basic or pure research; its a theoretical research.is intended for finding some solution to the problem considered.includes fact-finding enquires and surveys.uses available information as the base to make the further critical evaluation.1Objective601..120Research can be classified from three perspectivesphilosophies, validity and unbiased.controlled, systematic and empirical.rigorous, valid and critical.application, objectives and inquiry mode used.4Objective601..121The research process have certain characteristics. One of the statements below are not part of these characteristics:controlled & systematic.quantitative & qualitative.critical & empirical.rigorous & valid.2Objective601..122A good qualitative problem statement:Defines the independent and dependent variablesConveys a sense of emerging designSpecifies a research hypothesis to be testedSpecifies the relationship between variables that the researcher expects to find2Objective601..123A qualitative research question:Asks a question about some process, or phenomenon to be exploredIs generally an open-ended questionboth a and b are correctNone of the above3Objective601..124According to the text, which of the following orders is the recommended in the flowchart of the development of a research idea?Research topic, research problem, research purpose, research question, hypothesisResearch topic, research purpose, research problem, research question, hypothesisResearch topic, research problem, research purpose, research question, hypothesisResearch topic, hypothesis, research problem, research question, research purpose1Objective601..125A review of the literature prior to formulating research questions allows the researcher to do which of the following?To become familiar with prior research on the phenomenon of interestTo identify potential methodological problems in the research areaTo develop a list of pertinent problems relative to the phenomenon of interestAll of the above4Objective601..126What kind of ideas cant be empirically researched?Effectiveness of different methods of instructionDescription of educational practicesIssues of values and morality such as the correctness of having prayer in schoolsFactors helpful in predicting future drug use1Objective601..127Research hypotheses areFormulated prior to a review of the literatureStatements of predicted relationships between variablesStated such that they can be confirmed or refutedb and c4Objective601..128Hypotheses in qualitative research studies usuallyAre very specific and stated prior to beginning the studyAre often generated as the data are collected, interpreted, and analyzedAre never usedAre always stated after the research study has been completed2Objective601..129A representative sample is used so that the results of a study are:ReliableGeneralisableConvenientLimited2Objective601..130A sample can be defined as a:Population of interest to a researcherQuota from within the whole populationSubset of a population representative of the population of interest to the researcherCriterion used to define eligibility for the research study3Objective601..131The type of sampling approach where each person in the sampling frame has an equal chance of being selected is best described as:Systematic samplingStratified random samplingSimple random samplingNon-probability sampling3Objective601..132Random sampling is used to ensure that:Only those persons available are included in the studyThe research design is adequate for the specific studyThe size of the sample is appropriate for the studyThe sample is representative of the study population4Objective601..133The population from which the study sample is selected is called the:Accessible populationTarget populationTotal populationUniversal population1Objective601..134Which one of the following types of samples is least representative of the population?Stratified random sampleConvenience sampleQuota sampleCluster sample2Objective601..135A random sample is expected to approximate a normal distribution because:A small sample size is not an issueThere are equal numbers of below and above average casesThe sample will contain mainly average casesThe goal is to maximise the sampling error3Objective601..136You are approached by a person in the street who asks you to participate in a study on life insurance by answering a number of questions. The method of sampling which has been used to select you is:Stratified random sampleConvenience sampleRandom samplingNetwork sampling2Objective601..137Random assignment is the:Selection of subjects into the sampling frameSelection of a subset of subjects using random numbersAllocation of subjects into a specific intervention groupAllocation of subjects into the accessible group3Objective601..138Purposive samples contain participants who:Meet the criteria of being available to the researcherMeet specific purposes or criteria related to the aims of the studyAre in the study field when something unexpected occurs during data collectionRepresent each group within the accessible sample2Objective601..139To calculate the required sample size for a quantitative study the researcher needs to consider:Maximum effect sizeLevel of significanceMeasurement errorPopulation homogeneity2Objective601..140A larger sample size is required when:The population of interest for a study is less diverseA low level of precision is requiredThe population of interest is easily recruited to the studyA high level of precision is required4Objective601..141Data in the Population Census Report is:Grouped dataUngrouped dataSecondary dataPrimary data4Objective601..142Which one is the not measure of dispersion.The Range50th PercentileInter-Quartile RangeVariance2Objective601..143When data are collected in a statistical study for only a portion or subset of all elements of interest we are using:A sampleA ParameterA PopulationBoth b and c1Objective601..144Which of the following is not based on all the observations?Arithmetic MeanGeometric MeanHarmonic MeanMode4Objective601..145Which one of the following measurement does not divide a set of observations into equal parts?QuartilesStandard DeviationsPercentilesPercentiles2Objective601..146Correlation Coefficient values lies between-1 and +10 and 1-1 and 0None of these1Objective601..147In correlation both variables are alwaysRandomNon RandomSameNegative1Objective601..148The correlation coefficient r is independent ofOrigin onlyScale of Measurement onlyBoth change of origin and scale of measurementNone of these3Objective601..149Non Probability form of sampling isRandom SamplingNon Random SamplingProbability SamplingQuota Sampling4Objective601..150The difference between statistic and parameter is calledRandom ErrorSampling ErrorStandard ErrorError4Objective601..151The list of all units in a population is calledRandom samplingSampling frameBiasParameter2Objective601..

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