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Projective techniques are research instruments that
1. Reveal hidden aspects of personality
2. Provide unstructured and ambiguous stimuli
3. Have high objectivity
4. Used for studying emotions and motivations
CODES: [Question ID = 2161]
1. i, ii, iii [Option ID = 8643]
2. i, ii, iv [Option ID = 8644]
3. i, iii, iv [Option ID = 8641]
4. ii, iii, iv [Option ID = 8642]
Correct Answer :- i, iii, iv [Option ID = 8641]
Three sources that a scholar researching extent of illiteracy in rural India may use to collect secondary data about the topic
1. Books on status of women
2. Interview leaders
3. Gender studies journals
4. Government reports
CODES: [Question ID = 2152]
1. i,ii,iii [Option ID = 8605]
2. i, ii, iv [Option ID = 8607]
3. ii, iii, iv [Option ID = 8606]
4. i, iii, iv [Option ID = 8608]
Correct Answer :- i,ii,iii [Option ID = 8605]
An increase in alpha, the level of significance, causes
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[Question ID = 2137]
1. An increase in the probability of the type I error to occur [Option ID = 8545]
2. A decrease in the probability of type I error to occur [Option ID = 8546]
3. No change in any of the type I or type II error [Option ID = 8547]
4. None of these [Option ID = 8548]
Correct Answer :- An increase in the probability of the type I error to occur [Option ID = 8545]
The chi-square tests can be applied to which of the following problems?
1. To determine if there is preferential selection of a telecom network by customers amongst the four widely popular networks in a population.
2. To determine whether a gambler's die is loaded.
3. To determine if students are only making guesses in attempting a 50-question multiple choice test.
4. To determine the best vitamin D supplement amongst the 3 available types by determining the increase in the vitamin D level amongst 60 test pa
CODES: [Question ID = 2157]
1. i, ii, iii [Option ID = 8627]
2. i, ii, iv [Option ID = 8625]
3. i, iii, iv [Option ID = 8628]
4. ii, iii, iv [Option ID = 8626]
Correct Answer :- i, ii, iv [Option ID = 8625]
Test-retest method is used for ascertaining which property of a research instrument?
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[Question ID = 2145]
1. Centrality [Option ID = 8580]
2. Modality [Option ID = 8579]
3. Reliability [Option ID = 8578]
4. Variance [Option ID = 8577]
Correct Answer :- Variance [Option ID = 8577]
Assertion (A): Increase in the sample size reduces the sampling error.

Reasoning (R): The more information you have about the area of study, the more accurate are your results. [Question ID = 2167]
1. Both (A) and (R) are not true [Option ID = 8665]
2. Both (A)and (R) are true [Option ID = 8666]
3. (A) is false but (R) is true. [Option ID = 8668]
4. (A) is true, but (R) is false. [Option ID = 8667]
Correct Answer :- Both (A) and (R) are not true [Option ID = 8665]

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A set of two dependent samples of size 15 each was taken and a t test was performed. What should be the degrees of freedom used for statistica t-test. [Question ID = 2139]
1. 14 and 28 respectively [Option ID = 8553]
2. 15 and 30 respectively [Option ID = 8554]
3. 14 in both cases [Option ID = 8556]
4. 29 in both cases [Option ID = 8555]
Correct Answer :- 14 and 28 respectively [Option ID = 8553]
In absence of sampling frame which method of sampling can be used [Question ID = 2138]
1. Non probability [Option ID = 8551]
2. Stratified [Option ID = 8552]
3. Probability [Option ID = 8549]
4. Random [Option ID = 8550]
Correct Answer :- Probability [Option ID = 8549]
Quasi- experimental designs do not involve [Question ID = 2146]
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1. Interrupted time series [Option ID = 8584]
2. Randomization [Option ID = 8581]
3. Manipulation [Option ID = 8583]
4. Control Groups [Option ID = 8582]
Correct Answer :- Randomization [Option ID = 8581]
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Assertion (A): Mann-Whitney U test is the non-parametric alternative test to the independent sample t-test.

Reasoning (R): Mann-Whitney U test is used when the data is ordinal and assumptions of the t-test are not met. [Question ID = 2165]
1. Both (A) and (R) are incorrect. [Option ID = 8658]
2. Both (A) and (R) are correct. [Option ID = 8657]
3. (A) is incorrect, but (R) is correct [Option ID = 8660]
4. (A) is correct, but (R) is incorrect. [Option ID = 8659]
Correct Answer :- Both (A) and (R) are correct. [Option ID = 8657]
Assertion (A): Analysis of narratives involves Pre Coding
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Reasoning (R): Coding qualitative data includes labeling concepts, defining and developing categories based on their properties and dimensions. [Q
1. Both (A) and (R) are incorrect. [Option ID = 8674]
2. Both (A) and (R) are correct. [Option ID = 8673]
3. (A) is incorrect, but (R) is correct [Option ID = 8676]
4. (A) is correct, but (R) is incorrect. [Option ID = 8675]
Correct Answer :- Both (A) and (R) are correct. [Option ID = 8673]
Assertion (A): Using multiple sources of data or multiple approaches to analyse data enhances the credibility of a research study.

Reasoning (R): Triangulation typically involves examining data from interviews, focus groups, written archives, or other sources. [Question ID = 216
1. Both (A) and (R) are incorrect. [Option ID = 8662]
2. Both (A) and (R) are correct. [Option ID = 8661]
3. (A) is incorrect, but (R) is correct. [Option ID – 8664]
4. (A) is correct, but (R) is incorrect. [Option ID = 8663]
Correct Answer :- Both (A) and (R) are correct. [Option ID = 8661]

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A researcher asks four groups of 10 children from 3 different villages about reasons they are not allowed to go to school. Each group discusses this? [Question ID = 2140]
1. Focus group discussion [Option ID = 8558]
2. Structured interviews [Option ID = 8559]
3. Participant observation [Option ID = 8560]
4. Experiment [Option ID = 8557]
Correct Answer :- Experiment [Option ID = 8557]
A researcher measures a variable whose distribution she observes to be normally distributed. On this basis which of the following statements is
1. The distribution's mean will be greater than its median
2. The distribution's mean will be similar to its median
3. The distribution's mean will be less than its mode
4. The distribution's mean will be similar to its mode
CODES: [Question ID = 2158]
1. ii, iii [Option ID = 8631]
2. i, iv [Option ID = 8629]
3. i, iv [Option ID = 8632]
4. ii, iv [Option ID = 8630]
Correct Answer :- i, iv [Option ID = 8629]
Aspects that may affect the internal validity of a research design are:
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1. History
2. Crossing
3. Statistical regression
4. Maturation
5. Testing Effects
CODES: [Question ID = 2164]
1. i, ii, iii, v [Option ID = 8654]
2. i, ii, iv, v [Option ID = 8655]
3. i, iii, iv, v [Option ID = 8656]
4. ii, iii, iv, v [Option ID = 8653]
Correct Answer :- ii, iii, iv, v [Option ID = 8653]
A variable which wholly or partially influences the relationship between the independent and dependent variables? [Question ID = 2134]
1. Confounding variable [Option ID = 8534]
2. Consistent variable [Option ID = 8535]
3. Congruent variable [Option ID = 8533]
4. Concurrent variable [Option ID = 8536]
Correct Answer :- Congruent variable [Option ID = 8533]
What is positivism? [Question ID = 2149]
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1. Knowledge about the nature of our being in the world as revealed through theoretical philosophizing [Option ID = 8594]
2. Knowledge is grounded in religion [Option ID = 8596]
3. Statistics and statistical analysis [Option ID = 8595]
4. A philosophical position on how we go about obtaining knowledge [Option ID = 8593]
Correct Answer :- A philosophical position on how we go about obtaining knowledge [Option ID = 8593]
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What is the chance of throwing head or tail alternately in 3 successive tossing of a coin? [Question ID = 2147]
1. 1/4 [Option ID = 8586]
2. 1/8 [Option ID = 8585]
3. 1/2 [Option ID = 8587]
4. 1/6 [Option ID = 8588]
Correct Answer :- 1/8 [Option ID = 8585]
What is the function of a contingency table, in the context of bivariate analysis? [Question ID = 2143]
1. It lists the different levels of p value for tests of significance. [Option ID = 8571]
2. It summarizes the frequencies of two variables so that they can be compared. [Option ID = 8570]
3. It shows the results you would expect to find by chance. [Option ID = 8569]
4. It compares the results you might get from various statistical tests [Option ID = 8572]
Correct Answer :- It shows the results you would expect to find by chance. [Option ID = 8569]

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Rating your experience while eating out at a restaurant is an example of a [Question ID = 2144]
1. Projective technique [Option ID = 8574]
2. Likert scale [Option ID = 8573]
3. Observation technique [Option ID = 8575]
4. Sentence completion [Option ID = 8576]
Correct Answer :- Likert scale [Option ID = 8573]
In a population of 1000, 280 students scored 60 out of 100. What is the relative frequency? [Question ID = 2148]
1. 0.28 [Option ID = 8591]
2. 28 [Option ID = 8589]
3. 0.028 [Option ID = 8592]
4. 2.8 [Option ID = 8590]
Correct Answer :- 28 [Option ID = 8589]
Probability sampling techniques include:
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1. Systematic random sampling
2. Quota sampling
3. Stratified random sampling
4. Cluster sampling
CODES: [Question ID = 2155]
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1. i, ii, iii [Option ID = 8618]
2. i, ii, iv [Option ID = 8620]
3. i, iii, iv [Option ID = 8617]
4. ii, iii, iv [Option ID = 8619]
Correct Answer :- i, iii, iv [Option ID = 8617]
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The arithmetic mean of a group of 100 items is 50 and of another group of 150 items is 100. What will be the mean of all the items together? [C
1. 80 [Option ID = 8566]
2. 100 [Option ID = 8568]
3. 75 [Option ID = 8565]
4. 125 [Option ID = 8567]
Correct Answer :- 75 [Option ID = 8565]
In external validity [Question ID = 2141]
1. Quantitative and qualitative methods are to be used. [Option ID = 8562]
2. There is no deliberate attempt to either conceal or highlight something. [Option ID = 8561]
3. The solution to the research problem is known in advance [Option ID = 8564]
4. The conclusions from a research study can be generalized [Option ID = 8563]
Correct Answer :- There is no deliberate attempt to either conceal or highlight something. [Option ID = 8561]

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What type of coding would a multiple choice question produce? [Question ID = 2150]
1. Pre-coded [Option ID = 8598]
2. Qualitative coding [Option ID = 8597]
3. Interviewer imposed coding [Option ID = 8599]
4. Coding emerging from the data [Option ID = 8600]
Correct Answer :- Qualitative coding [Option ID = 8597]
The correlation between the mathematics and Science marks of grade 10th students is +0.83. What cannot be concluded from this?
1. Generally speaking, higher the marks in mathematics, higher are the marks in science.
2. Since a student is better in mathematics, likes science and scores well in it too.
3. A student has to study science well to score good marks in mathematics.
4. The marks in science were 83% of the marks in mathematics.
CODES: [Question ID = 2160]
1. i, ii, iii [Option ID = 8638]
2. i, ii, iv [Option ID = 8637]
3. i, iii, iv [Option ID = 8640]
4. ii, iii, iv [Option ID = 8639]
Correct Answer :- i, ii, iv [Option ID = 8637]
Match the concepts in list A with descriptions in List B
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List A
1. Testing a hypothesis
2. Analysis of relationship of two variables
3. Discern hidden emotions
4. Cohort studies
List B
1. Bivariate analysis
2. Inferential statistics
3. Longitudinal studies
4. Projective tests
5. Deductive reasoning
Codes: [Question ID = 2175]
1. (a)iii (b)i (c)v (d)iv [Option ID = 8697]
2. (a)iv (b)i (c)ii (d)v [Option ID = 8699]
3. (a)ii (b)i (c)iv (d)iii [Option ID = 8700]
4. (a)ii (b)i (c)iii (d)iv [Option ID = 8698]
Correct Answer :- (a)iii (b)i (c)v (d)iv [Option ID = 8697]
Match the concepts in list A with descriptions in List B

List A
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1. In-depth analysis of a person, group, or phenomenon
2. Research conducted under highly controlled conditions
3. Studies carried out in the course of an activity
4. Research conducted for many years
List B
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1. Laboratory experiment
2. Case Study
3. Action research
4. Longitudinal studies
5. Historical research
Codes: [Question ID = 2174]
1. (a)iii (b)i (c)v (d)iv [Option ID = 8693]
2. (a)iv (b)i (c)ii (d)v [Option ID = 8695]
3. (a)ii (b)i (c)v (d)iii [Option ID = 8696]
4. (a)ii (b)i (c)iii (d)iv [Option ID = 8694]
Correct Answer :- (a)iii (b)i (c)v (d)iv [Option ID = 8693]
Match the statistical tests in List A to their features in List B

List A
1. Sign test
2. Pie Chart
3. Chi square
4. Pearsons r
List B
1. Comparing two large random samples
2. Data in frequencies
3. Difference between two dependent groups when data in ordinal scale of measurement
4. Association between two variables
5. Nominal category data
Codes: [Question ID = 2172]
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1. (a)iii (b)ii (c)iv (d)v [Option ID = 8687]
2. (a)i (b)ii (c)iv (d)iii [Option ID = 8688]
3. (a)iii (b)v (c)ii (d)iv [Option ID = 8685]
4. (a)ii (b)i (c)iv (d)v [Option ID = 8686]
Correct Answer :- (a)iii (b)v (c)ii (d)iv [Option ID = 8685]
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Match the items given in list A with the appropriate scale of measurement in list B

List A
1. Weight (Kg)
2. Breeds of Dogs
3. Temperature in °C
4. Customer feedback on quality of service (Excellent to poor)
List B
1. Interval scale
2. Ratio Scale
3. Ordinal scale
4. Nominal scale
5. Categorical scale
Codes: [Question ID = 2173]
1. (a)ii (b)iv (c)iii (d)i [Option ID = 8690]
2. (a)ii (b)iv (c) (d)iii [Option ID = 8692]
3. (a)iv (b)ii (c) (d)iii [Option ID = 8689]
4. (a)iv (b)i (c)ii (d)iii [Option ID = 8691]
Correct Answer :- (a)iv (b)ii (c)i (d)iii [Option ID = 8689]

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Match the items given in list A with the items in list B

List A
1. Analysis of the principles or procedure of inquiry
2. A section or table of subsidiary matter at the end of a document.
3. Related research work as fundamental to any study.
4. A list of the books and articles referred to in a scholarly work
List B
1. Bibliography
2. Review of literature
3. Methodology
4. Appendix
Codes: [Question ID = 2176]
1. (a)ii (b)iv (c)i (d)iii [Option ID = 8702]
2. (a)iii (b)iv (c)ii (d)i [Option ID = 8701]
3. (a)iii (b)iv (c) (d)ii [Option ID = 8703]
4. (a)ii (b)iii (c)ii (d)i [Option ID = 8704]
Correct Answer :- (a)iii (b)iv (c)ii (d)i [Option ID = 8701]
Match the items given in list A with the items in list B

List A
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1. The middle point in a distribution dividing the group in two equal parts
2. The score that occurs most frequently in a distribution.
3. Sum of the numerical values of each and every observation divided by the total number of observations
4. Curve stretched towards the right
List B
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1. Positively skewed
2. Median
3. Mean
4. Mode
5. Negatively skewed
Codes: [Question ID = 2171]
1. (a)ii (b)iv (c)iii (d)i [Option ID = 8684]
2. (a)ii (b)iv (c) (d)iii [Option ID = 8682]
3. (a)iii (b)ii (c)iv (d)i [Option ID = 8681]
4. (a)iv (b)i (c)iii (d)ii [Option ID = 8683]
Correct Answer :- (a)iii (b)ii (c)iv (d)i [Option ID = 8681]
If the following two curves represent the distribution of scores for a group of students on two tests, which test appears to be more difficult for the students, A or B

A

Marks Obtained
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[Question ID = 2132]
1. Cannot determine with the given information [Option ID = 8528]
2. B [Option ID = 8526]
3. A [Option ID = 8525]
4. They have the same level of difficulty [Option ID = 8527]
Correct Answer :- A [Option ID = 8525]

B
Amongst the following which would be the suitable choices for graphically representing the exports of silk from India in terms of million US dol
1. Bar graphs
2. Histogram
3. Line graph
4. Scatter chart
CODES [Question ID = 2156]
1. i, ii, iii [Option ID = 8621]
2. i, iii, iv [Option ID = 8623]
3. i, ii, iv [Option ID = 8622]
4. ii, iii,iv [Option ID = 8624]
Correct Answer :- i, ii,iii [Option ID = 8621]

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The range of a data set cannot be calculated when the distribution, [Question ID = 2133]
1. Is a bimodal distribution [Option ID = 8530]
2. Is open ended [Option ID = 8531]
3. Has presence of outliers [Option ID = 8529]
4. The range can always be calculated [Option ID = 8532]
Correct Answer :- Has presence of outliers [Option ID = 8529]
If someone steps on a bathroom scale 10 times and gets readings 75 Kgs each time, then the weighing scale can be said to have [Question ID =
1. Regularity [Option ID = 8601]
2. Consistency [Option ID = 8603]
3. Validity [Option ID = 8602]
4. Reliability [Option ID = 8604]
Correct Answer :- Regularity [Option ID = 8601]
Operational definitions in a research study:
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1. Reduce subjective bias
2. Facilitate measurement
3. Minimize ambiguity
4. Permit inferential statistic use
5. May vary from one study to the other
CODES: [Question ID = 2163]
1. i, ii, iii, iv [Option ID = 8652]
2. i, ii, iii, v [Option ID = 8650]
3. i, ii, iv, v [Option ID = 8651]
4. ii, iii, iv, v [Option ID = 8649]
Correct Answer :- ii, iii, iv, v [Option ID = 8649]
Which of the following are comparative scaling techniques?
1. Paired Comparison
2. Bogardus Social Distance Scale
3. Constant Sum
4. Graphic Rating
5. Q Sort
CODES: [Question ID = 2162]
1. i, ii, iii, v [Option ID = 8646]
2. i, ii, iii, iv [Option ID = 8645]
3. i, iii, iv, v [Option ID = 8647]
4. ii, iii, iv, v [Option ID = 8648]
Correct Answer :- i, ii, iii, iv [Option ID = 8645]

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Assertion (A): Obtaining participants from NGO referrals gives a random sample for any study.

Reasoning (R): Most NGO's have participants that represent the universe under study.

[Question ID - 2170]
1. Both (A) and (R) are correct. [Option ID = 8677]
2. Both (A) and (R) are incorrect. [Option ID = 867
3. (A) is incorrect, but (R) is correct. [Option ID = 8680]
4. (A) is correct, but (R) is incorrect. [Option ID = 8679]
Correct Answer :- Both (A) and (R) are correct. [Option ID = 8677]
Assertion (A): The statement being tested in a test of statistical significance is called the null hypothesis
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Reasoning (R): Usually, the null hypothesis is a statement of 'no effect' or 'no difference'. [Question ID = 2168]
1. Both A and R are true. [Option ID = 8669]
2. Both A and R are not true. [Option ID = 8670]
3. A is false but R is true [Option ID = 8672]
4. A is true but R is false. [Option ID = 8671]
Correct Answer :- Both A and R are true. [Option ID = 8669]
When might it be appropriate to conduct an analysis of variance (ANOVA) test?
- The variance of several population is not same
- There is homogeneity of variance among populations
- The means of three or more population has to be compared
- The median of two or more population has to be compared
CODES: [Question ID = 2159]
1. ii, iii [Option ID = 8635]
2. i, iv [Option ID = 8634]
3. ii, iv [Option ID = 8636]
4. i, iii [Option ID = 8633]
Correct Answer :- i, iii [Option ID = 8633]
According to Kerlinger, the rules guiding categorization of raw data are
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1. Regressive multiple discourse
2. Exhaustiveness
3. Mutually exclusive & independent
4. Singular classificatory principle
CODES: [Question ID = 2154]
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1. i,ii, iii [Option ID = 8616]
2. i, ii, iv [Option ID = 8615]
3. ii,iii, iv [Option ID = 8613]
4. i, iii, iv [Option ID - 8614]
Correct Answer :- ii, iii, iv
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