1st SESSION QUESTION AND ANSWER

Charitha B P

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I. Multiple choice questions 2x5=10

1. According to BLOOMS taxonomy which one is considered as Highest Order Thinking

Skill (HOTS)?
a. Knowledge b. Analysis c. Synthesis d. Evaluation

Ans: d. Evaluation

2. The concept “dimensions” represents

a. Absence of the concept we are studying
b. Presence of concept we are studying
c. Specific aspect of concept
d. All the above

Ans : c. specific aspect of concept

3. If emphasis CGPA > 8.5 then the type of test is

a. One way ANOVA
b. Correlation test
c. One sample t-test
d. Independent sample t-test

Ans: c. one sample t-test

4. Which one of the following is non-parametric test

 a. Chi-square test
b. Z-test
c. F-test
d. T-test

Ans: a. chi-square

5. How many dependent variables are there in both one-way ANOVA and factorial
ANOVA?
a. One
b. Two
c. Three
d. Zero

Ans: a. one

II. 2marks questions 2x2=4

1. What are the objectives of research?

Ans: The purpose of research is to discover answers to questions through the application of
scientific procedures.

1. To gain familiarity with a phenomenon or to achieve new insights into it (studies with
this object in view are termed as exploratory or formulative research studies);

2. To portray accurately the characteristics of a particular individual, situation or a group

(studies with this object in view are known as descriptive research studies);

3. To determine the frequency with which something occurs or with which it is associated
with something else (studies with this object in view are known as diagnostic research studies);
 4. To test a hypothesis of a causal relationship between variables (such studies are known
as hypothesis-testing research studies.

2. Write the flow chart of research purpose?

Source : From C. R. Kothari

III. 3marks questions: 3x2=6

1. Quote the difference between research methods & techniques with an example.
(Example of field research)
Type Methods techniques
Field research (i) Non-participant direct (i) Observational behavioral
Research observation scales, use of score cards,
(ii) Participant observation etc.
(iii) Mass observation Research observation
(iv) Mail questionnaires. (ii) Interactional recording,
(v) Opinionnaires. possible use of tape
(vi) Personal interview s. recorders, photo graphic
(vii) Focused interview Techniques.
(viii) Group interview (iii) Recording mass
(ix) Telephone survey behaviour, interview using
(x) Case study and life independent observers in
history Public places.
(iv) Identification of social
and economic background
of respondents.
(v) Use of attitude scales,
projective techniques, use of
sociometric scales.
(vi) Interviewer uses a
detailed schedule with open
and closed questions.
(vii) Interviewer focuses
attention upon a given
experience and its effects.
(viii) Small groups of
respondents are interviewed
simultaneously.
(ix) Used as a survey
technique for information
and for discerning opinion;
may also be used as a follow
up of questionnaire.
(x) Cross sectional
collection of data for
intensive analysis,
 longitudinal collection of
data of intensive character.

2. What are the functions of hypothesis?

The following are the main functions of hypothesis in the research process
suggested by H.H. Mc. Ashan:
1. It is a temporary solution of a problem concerning with some truth which enables an
investigator to start his research works.
2. It offers a basis in establishing the specifics what to study for and may provide
possible solutions to the problem.
3. Each hypothesis may lead to formulate another hypothesis.
4. A preliminary hypothesis may take the shape of final hypothesis.
5. Each hypothesis provides the investigator with definite statement which may be
objectively tested and accepted or rejected and leads for interpreting results and drawing
conclusions that is related to original purpose.
The functions of a hypothesis may be condensed into three. The following are the
threefold functions of a hypothesis:
(a) To delimit the field of the investigation.
(b) To sensitize the researcher so that he should work selectively, and have very realistic
approach to the problem.
(c) To offer the simple means for collecting evidences to the verification.