Weekly Assessment Research Test

Welcome to your RESEARCH WEEK ONE TEST Which has 30 MCQ'S and 10 FILL-IN's

RESEARCH METHODOLODY

PAPER CODE: DNE/DME 121

TIME ALLOWED : 1:30 hrs

Attempt All Numbers.

What does the term "phenomena" refer to in the context of research?

a. Logical explanations for observed events

b. Events or situations observed to exist but not easily explained

c. The scientific investigation of data

d. Personal opinions and attitudes

Which term implies that research follows laid-out procedures and is developed in a coherent manner?

a. Scientific investigation

b. Objective

c. Systematic

d. Phenomenology

What does "Objective" mean in the context of research?

a. Personal opinions and attitudes influencing research findings

b. Research findings are reported as they are, without interpretation

c. The use of the scientific method in research

d. Gathering data without a specific objective

What is the primary purpose of an abstract in a research article?

a. To provide detailed research findings

b. To present the methodology used in the study

c. To inform readers of key findings in a concise manner

d. To list all the references used in the research

What term refers to the process of selecting a representative part of a population for research purposes?

a. Sampling

b. Cohort

c. Data collection

d. Hypothesis testing

What does the term "bias" mean in research?

a. The selection of subjects from a population using random procedures

b. Undesired actions or effects of a drug or treatment

c. When a point of view prevents impartial judgment on research-related issues

d. The extent to which an instrument measures what it intends to measure

What is the purpose of a pilot study in research?

a. To present preliminary research findings

b. To test the usefulness of research instruments

c. To conduct a full-scale research study

d. To refine the methodology and test research elements for feasibility

What characteristic of research involves conducting a study with a well-defined and focused purpose?

a. Specific/purposiveness

b. Empirical

c. Testability

d. Objectivity

Which characteristic of research refers to its ability to be repeated in similar circumstances to support the results obtained?

a. Testability

b. Objectivity

c. Precision

d. Replicability

Which type of research aims to find solutions to practical problems, such as improving agricultural crop production or curing specific diseases?

a. Basic research

b. Experimental research

c. Descriptive research

d. Applied research

What is the primary motivation behind basic research?

a. To expand man's knowledge

b. To create or invent something new

c. To find commercial value in discoveries

d. To answer practical questions

Which type of research seeks to establish relationships or correlations between two or more variables without necessarily determining causality?

a. Experimental research

b. Correlational research

c. Narrative research

d. Ethnographic research

What type of research is concerned with investigating phenomena that are difficult or impossible to quantify mathematically, such as beliefs, meanings, attributes, and symbols?

a. Descriptive research

b. Quantitative research

c. Experimental research

d. Qualitative research

What type of research is more concerned with questions about "How much," "How many," "How often," and "To what extent"?

a. Qualitative research

b. Descriptive research

c. Experimental research

d. Quantitative research

Why is research considered a science?

a. Because it is based on personal opinions and bias

b. Due to its lack of systematic approach

c. Because it follows a systematic and structured approach, similar to the scientific method

d. Because it relies solely on subjective data

What is the role of an independent variable (IV) in research?

a. It is the outcome or response that is measured or observed.

b. It is expected to change as a result of variations in the dependent variable.

c. It is manipulated or controlled to determine its effect on the dependent variable.

d. It represents confounding variables in the study.

What is the purpose of confounding variables(Extraneous & Intervening) in research?

a. To manipulate the independent variable

b. To control extraneous variables

c. To influence the dependent variable

d. To confuse the relationship between the independent variable and the dependent variable

What is a research problem?

a. A statement about the research topic

b. An area of concern or a gap in knowledge

c. A statement of the research hypothesis

d. A summary of the research findings

What are the qualities of a good research problem according to the FINER acronym?

a. Feasible, Incomplete, New, Ethical, Relevant

b. Factual, Interesting, Novel, Ethical, Relevant

c. Feasible, Interesting, Novel, Ethical, Relevant

d. Flexible, Investigative, Navigational, Experimental, Relevant

What is the purpose of the "A" (Attainable) in SMART research objectives?

a. To emphasize the importance of the research

b. To make the objective more interesting

c. To ensure that the objective is achievable with available resources

d. To specify a timeframe for the objective

Which type of research objective provides a big-picture view of what the research intends to accomplish?

a. Specific objectives

b. General objectives

c. Measurable objectives

d. Time-bound objectives

In a research proposal, what is the purpose of the "Declaration" page?

a. To list the acronyms used in the proposal

b. To provide a table of contents for the proposal

c. To declare the approval of the research by the principal investigator

d. To declare that the researcher acknowledges the work as their own

In a research proposal, which section typically includes pages numbered in Roman numerals?

a. Preliminary Pages

b. Main Body

c. References

d. Appendices

The main body of a research proposal contains the following EXCEPT;

a. Chapter Two

b. Chapter One

c. Chapter Four

d. Chapter Three

What is the purpose of specific objectives in research?

a. To outline the research methodology

b. To specify the research hypothesis

c. To provide a detailed plan for data analysis

d. To break down the general objective into smaller, manageable parts

What type of variable is socioeconomic status in the study "Influence of socioeconomic status on housing conditions"?

a. Independent Variable (IV)

b. Dependent Variable (DV)

c. Intervening Variable

d. Extraneous Variable (EV)

What is the dependent variable (DV) in a research study?

a. It is the factor or condition that researchers manipulate.

b. It is the outcome or response that is measured or observed.

c. It represents potential confounding variables.

d. It is a variable used for moderating the relationship between IV and DV.

What type of research is more concerned with questions about "How much," "How many," "How often," and "To what extent"?

a. Qualitative research

b. Descriptive research

c. Experimental research

d. Quantitative research

What does descriptive research primarily focus on?

a. Predicting future outcomes

b. Experimenting with variables

c. Providing an accurate portrayal of characteristics

d. Developing innovative technologies

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