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MCQS on Research Methodology PDF
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Q1UGC NETMedium
What is the primary purpose of fundamental (basic) research?
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Which type of research design aims to establish a cause-and-effect relationship?
Q3UGC NETMedium
In an experiment, the variable that the researcher deliberately manipulates is called the:
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Q4UGC NETMedium
A 'hypothesis' in research is best described as:
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What is 'Qualitative Research' primarily focused on?
Q6UGC NETMedium
Which sampling method gives every member of the population an equal chance of being selected?
Q7UGC NETMedium
The list or framework from which a sample is actually drawn is called a:
Q8UGC NETMedium
What does a 'Review of Literature' accomplish in a research proposal?
Q9UGC NETMedium
Data that is collected first-hand by the researcher for the specific purpose of the study is called:
Q10UGC NETMedium
What is 'Plagiarism' in the context of research?
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