STA630 Final Term Past Paper Feb 2011

FINALTERM EXAMINATION · Spring 2010 · STA630- Research Methods (Session - 3) · Marks: 91 · Solved and Attempt By · 11 Feb 2011

Q1. Which of the following is NOT an example of a problem with using social survey research to investigate behaviour? (1 marks)

Respondents tend to answer by giving the most socially desirable answer. Respondents may inadvertently omit key terms in the question. Respondents may not give an honest reply to what they see as a threatening question. Respondents may be unwilling to reveal information as they believe they are likely to be identified.

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An advantage of social survey research is that the researcher can ensure that the anonymity of the respondent is maintained by administering the same questions to each individual

Q2. Which one is not the part of non reactive research? (1 marks)

Physical traces Archives Observations

Interviews

Q3. Which of the following is that element or set of elements considered for selection in some stage of sampling? (1 marks)

Parameter

Sampling Unit

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Observation Unit Statistic

Q4. Which of the following sampling method is the best way to select a group of people for a study if you are interested in making statements about the larger population? (1 marks)

Convenience sampling Quota sampling Purposive sampling

Random sampling

Q5. Which of the following is referred to as the influence of a single independent variable? (1 marks)

Interaction effect Reactive effect

Main effect

Proactive effect

Q6. ( Marks: 1 )

Which of the following is NOT a necessary step in conducting experimental research?

1. Manipulation of an independent variable
2. Selection of measuring instruments
3. Creating a hypothesis stating a causal relationship between variables
4. Dividing the sample into subgroups to control for extraneous variables

Correct answer: Dividing the sample into subgroups to control for extraneous variables

Q7. ( Marks: 1 )

Historians organize evidence usually in:

1. Comparative form
2. Narrative form

Correct answer: Narrative form

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1. Logical form
2. Critical form

Q8. ( Marks: 1 )

Which of the following sampling is least reliable but normally the cheapest and easiest to conduct?

1. Purposive Sampling
2. Snowball Sampling
3. Convenience Sampling

Correct answer: Convenience Sampling

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1. Quota Sampling

Q9. ( Marks: 1 )

All of the following are stages in the selection of a sample EXCEPT:

1. Determine sample size
2. Analyze data
3. Conduct fieldwork
4. Select a sampling frame

Correct answer: Analyze data

Q10. ( Marks: 1 )

Which section of a report gives a summary of the contents, including the purpose, description of the participants, the results, and any conclusions being offered?

1. Methodology
2. Introduction
3. Abstract
4. Letter of transmittal

Correct answer: Abstract

Q11. ( Marks: 1 )

Theoretical framework helps to:

1. Deduce the hypothesis
2. Reject the hypothesis
3. Test the hypothesis
4. Accept the hypothesis

Correct answer: Test the hypothesis

Q12. ( Marks: 1 )

Obtaining secondary data is typically _____ and _____ expensive than obtaining primary data.

1. Faster; more
2. Slower; more
3. Faster; less
4. Slower; less

Correct answer: Faster; less

Q13. ( Marks: 1 )

An interview conducted by a trained moderator among a small group of respondents in an unstructured and natural manner is a _________.

1. Depth interview
2. Focus group
3. Case study
4. None of the given options

Correct answer: Focus group

Q14. ( Marks: 1 )

In which section is the researcher allowed greater flexibility to express opinions, discuss implications for educational practice, and suggest additional research?

Review of the  literature Significance of the study Results