Quiz on Research Methodology
SL No.
Question
Option A
Option B
Option C
Option D
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The chapter that details the way in which the research was
conducted is the _________ chapter
Introduction
Literature review
Research methodology
Data analysis
2
What is a good research? The following are correct except
Purpose clearly defined
Research process
detailed
Research design
thoroughly planned
Findings presented
ambiguously
3
One of the terms given below is defined as a bundle of meanings or
characteristics associated with certain events, objects, conditions,
situations, and the like
Construct
Definition
Concept
Variable
4
This is an idea or image specifically invented for a given research
and/or theory building purpose>>
Construct.
Definition.
Concept.
Variable.
5
The following are the synonyms for independent variable except
Stimulus
Manipulated
Consequence
Presumed Cause
6
The following are the synonyms for dependent variable except
Presumed effect
Measured Outcome
Response
Predicted Format
7
Every research proposal, regardless of length should include two
basic sections. They are
Research method and
schedule
Research question and
bibliography
Research question and Research proposal and
research methodology
bibliography
8
A proposal is also known as a
Work plan
Outline
Draft plan
All of these
9
Secondary data can almost always be obtained more quickly and at a
lower cost than __________data.
Tertiary
Collective
Research
Primary
10
The purpose of __________________ research is to help in the
process of developing a clear and precise statement of the research
problem rather than in providing a definitive answer.
Marketing
Causal
Exploratory
Descriptive
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The step-by-step process by which the research project is conducted
and completed is known as
The research process.
The process of
describing research
The process of
developing research
ideas
The process of
gathering data for a
research project
12
The literature review that the researcher writes becomes the
Conceptual framework Theoretical framework
for the research project for the research project
Methodological
framework for the
research project
Analytical framework
for the research project
13
Data collection methods are
The means by which
literature is sourced for
a research project
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Data is
Information or evidence
Always difficult to
Literature gathered for
gathered for a research source for a research
a research project
project
project
15
The four frameworks approach to the research project is an
approach whereby
The researcher uses
Where the researcher
one of four frameworks
carries out four
to help design the
research projects
research project
The means by which
data is analysed for a
research project
The means by which
The means by which
data is gathered for a the researcher develops
research project
a theoretical framework
Always complex when
used in a research
project
Where the researcher Four methodologies are
carries out four
used in the research
research projects
project
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A key concept is
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Data analysis is
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The conceptual framework is contained in
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As you begin your research project it is important to record your
thoughts, ideas, inspirations, contacts, references and resources
A sub-section in the
theoretical framework
A source of data
The analysis of data.
Data is analysed,
findings are produced,
A very complex process
conclusions are drawn
and recommendations
are made
A key idea, a key word
or a key phrase
A means of gathering
data
The means by which
data is gathered for a
research project
The final step in the
research process
The literature review
The research
methodology
The analysis carried out
for the research project
The research
statement/question
Using an electronic
recording device
In a research diary
For posterity
For your research
supervisor
A record of your time
at college
Help with cramming for
exams
For a record of the
research project, and
for inspiration and
Memories of your social
ideas. The research
life
diary will save you a lot
of time in the writing
process
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You will be able to refer back to your research diary for:
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Social research is
About statistical
analysis
About investigating
some aspect of the
social world
one by sociologists
Always complex and
difficult to understand
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Business research is
About statistical
analysis
Always complex and
difficult to understand
About investigating
some aspect of
business
Not really relevant
23
The methodological framework contains
All of the key concepts
in the research project
All of the detail on how
the research was
conducted
The literature review
Detail on the
background to the
research
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Literature in the context of a research project is?
Published accounts of
research that has been
carried out and
completed
What is the most basic skill required of any researcher?
The ability to
The ability to generate
The ability to calculate
understand major
ideas for research
statistics
philosophical issues and
projects
ideas
Any paper resource
Any written material
Any highly regarded
novel or book
The ability to source
data