1.
Consider the following steps of research.
I. Data analysis
II. Listing of research objectives
III. Results and discussion
IV. Identification of research
problem
V. Data collection
From among the following, choose the option that contains the correct order / sequence to
be followed while undertaking a research project?
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i)
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ii)
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iii)
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iv)
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2.
Which of the following statements are correct in context of
a hypothesis?
I. A scientific hypothesis is a
scientific theory
II. A hypothesis is a proposed
explanation for a phenomenon
III. A hypothesis is a basis for
reasoning without any assumption of its truth
IV. A hypothesis is made on the
basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation
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3.
Out of the following, choose the aspects of primary data
that may be ignored while editing.
I. Data adequacy
II. Completeness of data
III. Data consistency
IV. Homogeneity of data
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5.
Match the types of research in Column I with their characteristics
/ objectives given in Column II, and select the option that contains the
correctly matched alternatives.
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COLUMN I
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COLUMN II
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A
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Applied Research
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1
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No control over the variables
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B
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Conceptual Research
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2
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Based on experience and observations
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C
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Descriptive Research
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3
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Finding a solution for an immediate problem
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D
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Empirical Research
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4
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Generalization and formulation of theory
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E
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Fundamental Research
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Based on ideas
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ii)
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iii)
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iv)
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