1. Below are given two sets–research methods (Set-I) and data collection tools (Set-II). Match the two sets and indicate your answer by selecting the correct code : Set – I (Research Methods)
A. Experimental method
B. Ex post-facto method
C. Descriptive survey method
D. Historical method Set – II (Data Collection Tools)
i. Using primary and secondary sources ii. Questionnaire iii. Standardized tests iv. Typical characteristic tests Codes : A B C D

2. The process not needed in experimental research is:

3. A pilot study is also called a

4. A college teacher does research with a view to depict the reality situations relating to home conditions of students and hostels provided for. Which of the following research format will be helpful to do so?

5. There are two sets given below, Set-I consists of methods of research and Set-II indicates their procedural characteristics. Match the two sets and choose your answer from the codes given below : Set – I Set – II (Research method) (Procedural Characteristics)
A. Experimental method i. Interventions to ameliorate a given situation
B. Expost facto method ii. Explaining patterns of behaviour in terms of meanings and their representations which people share.
C. Descriptive method iii. Manipulating an independent variable in controlled conditions and measuring its effect on dependent variable.
D. Symbolic interactionism iv. Depending on primary and secondary sources of data.
E. Action research v. Obtaining information concerning the current status of phenomena. vi. Observing the effect on dependent variable and making probes into factors/variables which explain it. vii. Exegetic analysis. Codes : A B C D E

6. The process not needed in Experimental Researches is

7. Match List A with List B and choose the correct answer from the code given below : List A List B
A. Historical Method (i) Past events
B. Survey Method (ii) Vision
C. Philosophical Method (iii) Present events
D. Experimental (iv) Exceptional cases Method
(v) Future action Codes : A B C D

8. Match List-I (Interviews) with List-II (Meaning) and select the correct answer from the code given below: List – I List – II (Interviews) (Meaning)
A. structured interviews (i) greater flexibility approach
B. Unstructured interviews (ii) attention on the questions answered to be
C. Focused interviews (iii) individual life experience
D. Clinical interviews (iv) Pre determined question
(v) non-directive Code: A B C D

9. Generalised conclusion on the basis of a sample is technically known as:

10. Which among the following is NOT related to qualitative research?

11. Through which research method, the manipulation of an independent variable and its effect on dependent variable is examined with reference to a hypothesis under controlled conditions?

12. In the research method, generalisations may be made that will be applicable to other situations of the same type. What is this called?

13. Which of the following variables cannot be expressed in quantitative terms?

14. Which one of the following is not a type of experimental method ?

15. In qualitative research paradigm, which of the following features may be considered critical?

16. A university department plans to undertake a study wherein attitudes, values and biases of teachers and students are to be probed with an eye on disclosing their patterns of adjustment. Which types of research methods will be considered appropriate in this context?
(i) Experimental method (ii) Case study method (iii) Descriptive method (iv) Ethnographic method
(v) Historical method Select the correct answer from the options given below:

17. In which of the following research paradigms the focus of concern is on interpreting reality in terms of participants perspective?

18. Deconstruction is a popular method of research in

19. Quantitative research is also called the

20. Brainstorming as a method can be used for

21. The study of 'why does stressful living result in heart attack'? can be classified as:

22. Newton gave three basic laws of motion. This research is categorized as

23. A researcher intends to explore the effect of possible factors for the organization of effective mid-day meal interventions. Which research method will be most appropriate for this study?

24. The experimental study is based on:

25. In an intervention based action research process, which of the following is the usually recommended sequence?