Q.2 All good research aims at
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Betterment of the society.
66%
Developing generalizations, theories and principles.
9%
Solving routine problems.
10%
None of the above
Q.4 The idea that knowledge comes from experience is
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Rationalism
38%
Deductive reasoning
23%
Logic
22%
Empiricism
Q.5 A theory is defined as
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Set of systematically related statements
6%
Law like generalizations
77%
Both (a) and (b)
1%
None of the above
Q.7 Which of the following is a function of theory?
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Integrating and summarizing current knowledge
11%
Making predictions
12%
Explaining phenomena
65%
All of the above
Q.8 Which of the following term explains the idea that knowledge comes from experience?
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Rationalism
56%
Empiricism
22%
Logic
8%
Deduction
Q.9 In every field, research pursuits promote systematic and gradual advancement of knowledge but discoveries are rare because...
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Result is a continuous critical investigation.
21%
It is not common to be able to think beyond a grooved channel.
50%
Sustained experimental work needed for discovery is not easily forthcoming.
15%
Most people lack the depth of knowledge needed for it.
Q.10 ‘Metaphysics’ means
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A branch of Physics
70%
Exploring the nature of ultimate reality
10%
Physics of metals
4%
Physics of weather
Q.1 Which of the following statements is not correct?
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A researcher is expected to be a well-read person.
14%
One research gives birth to another research.
34%
All researchers contribute to existing knowledge.
40%
A good researcher is a nice person.
Q.2 Which of the following is defined as a systematic method of evaluating statistical data based on the results of several independent studies of the same problem?
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Factor analysis
22%
Meta-analysis
57%
Systematic analysis
5%
None of the above
Q.3 The quality of a research study is mainly evaluated on the basis of
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The place of publication.
52%
The manner in which the recommendations are implemented.
26%
The rigour with which it was conducted.
14%
None of the above
Q.4 The quality of research is judged by the
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Relevance of research
50%
Methodology adopted in conducting the research
29%
Depth of research
8%
Experience of researcher
Q.5 One of the following is not a quality of a researcher?
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Unison with that of which he is in search.
17%
He must be of alert mind.
26%
Keenness in enquiry.
25%
His assertion to outstrip the evidence
Q.6 Which of the following periodical is specifically meant for publishing research work?
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Magazine
31%
Monographs
55%
Journals
5%
Books
Q.7 Which of following description is true in context of defining ‘theory’?
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An organized body of concepts and principles intended to explain a particular phenomenon.
24%
Tentative explanations that new data either support or do not support.
11%
Apt to drive further research.
5%
None of the above
Q.8 Research can be conducted by a person who
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Has studied research methodology.
23%
Holds a postgraduate degree
49%
Possesses thinking and reasoning ability.
6%
Is a hard worker.