Teaching And Research(General Knowledge ) Questions and answers for exam Preparation

General Knowledge

TEACHING AND RESEARCH MCQs

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Question 701. A null hypothesis is

When there is no difference between the variables
The same as research hypothesis
Subjective in nature
When there is difference between the variables

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Answer: Option A. -> When there is no difference between the variables
A null hypothesis is when there is no difference between the variables.

Question 702. The validity and reliability of a research will be at stake when

The author who is the source of information is biased, incompetent or dishonest
The incident was reported after a long period of time from that of its occurrence
The researcher himself is not competent enough to draw logical conclusions
All of the above

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Answer: Option D. -> All of the above
All of the above

Question 703. Collective psychology of the whole period is a theory which

Can explain all phases of historical development
Means the psychology of the whole society
Means psychological approach of the collection
All of the above

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Answer: Option A. -> Can explain all phases of historical development
Collective psychology of the whole period is a theory which can explain all phases of historical development.

Question 704. Which of the following is not the characteristic of a researcher?

He is a specialist rather than a generalist
He is industrious and persistent in the trail of discovery
He is no inspirational to his choice of the field but accepts the reality
He is objective

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Answer: Option A. -> He is a specialist rather than a generalist
He is a specialist rather than a generalist.

Question 705. Which of the following is a primary source of data?

Personal records, letters, diaries, autobiographies, wills etc
Official records, government documents, information reserved by socio-religious organizations
Oral testimony of traditions and customs
All of the above

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Answer: Option D. -> All of the above
All of the above

Question 706. If the sample drawn does not specify any condition about the parameter of the population it is called

Selected statistics
Distribution free statistics
Census
None of the above

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Answer: Option B. -> Distribution free statistics
If the sample drawn does not specify any condition about the parameter of the population it is called distribution free statistics.

Question 707. Scientific elucidation is the fundamental objective of which research characteristic?

Basic research
Long term research
Naturalistic inquiry
Holistic perspective

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Answer: Option A. -> Basic research
Scientific elucidation is the fundamental objective of basic research.

Question 708. Which of the following research method requires a researcher to freely pick up a problem, redesign the enquiry as he proceeds and is prepared to conceptualize as he wishes?

Historical research
Conclusion-oriented research
Decision-oriented research
None of the above

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Answer: Option B. -> Conclusion-oriented research
Conclusion-oriented research requires a researcher to freely pick up a problem, redesign the enquiry as he proceeds and is prepared to conceptualize as he wishes.

Question 709. Which form of research is concerned with describing, explaining and predicting natural phenomena and relies only on experience and observation?

Quantitative research
Qualitative research
Applied research
Fundamental research

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Answer: Option D. -> Fundamental research
Fundamental research is concerned with describing, explaining and predicting natural phenomena and relies only on experience and observation.

Question 710. Which of the following is not a problem associated with observational studies?

The main conclusion may be invalid because of the confounding effects of uncontrolled variables
Estimates may be biased because of non-random sampling
Observations have to be taken on groups of individuals rather than on individuals themselves
None of the above

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Answer: Option D. -> None of the above
None of the above