1. Research is:
a. Searching again and again
b. Finding solution to any problem
c. Working in a scientific way to search for of any problem
d. None of the above
2. Rejection of null hypothesis is a conclusive proof that alternative hypothesis is:
a. True
b. False
c. Neither
3. Which is the first step in starting the research process?
a. Survey of literature
b. Identification of problem
c. Location of problem through sources
d. Solution of problem
4. In hypothesis testing, the hypothesis which is tentatively assumed to be true is called the
a. Correct hypothesis
b. Null hypothesis
c. Alternative hypothesis
d. Level of significance
5. A research plan:
a. Should be detailed
b. Should be given to others for review and comments
c. Set out the rationale for a research study
d. All of the above
6. Which is true for research hypotheses?
a. Statement of predicted relationship between variables
b. Statement that can be accepted or refuted
c. Formulated before review of literature
d. Both a and b
7. A review of literature prior to formulating research questions allows researcher to:
a. Understand the subject, research design and significance
b. Guide the development of research questions
c. Present the methodologies used in previous studies
d. All of the above
8. Research questions are based on:
a. Experiences
b. Theories
c. Priority
d. All of the above
9. What does a quantitative research measures?
a. Feelings and opinions
b. Numbers and figures
c. Numbers and feelings
d. Opinions and numbers