STA630 Midterm Solved MCQs with References by Sparkle Fairy

STA630-Researach Methods Solved MCQs for Midterm Exam Preparation-Solved With ReferenceNew Pattern Spring 2016Prepared and Written by Sparkle Fairy

Which of the following is a systematic and organized process of finding a solution to a problem?

 Research (Page-14) ·  Analysis · Reference: · Research:

Research is a systematic and organized process of finding solution of a problem after deep study and analysis of situational factors. It is basically gathering information needed to answer a question.

Value of Research:

1. Research helps in solving a problem.

2. Research helps to develop methodologies (theories and models)

3. We can simply say that research helps to identify problems and solutions

Which of the following is true about research?

 It helps to identify problems and solutions

 It helps to generate theories and models

 It is all about gathering information needed to answer a question

Which of the following is a way to produce knowledge based on truth and attempts to be universal?

 Philosophy ·  Science (Page-17) ·  Behavior development · Reference:

Definition of Science: It is a way to produce knowledge which is based on truth and is universal. It is a method, a procedure to produce knowledge or discover principles, laws and theories through the process of observation and re-observation.

A well organized and systematic procedure for the creation of knowledge is known as?

 Scientific method (Page-17) ·  Theory · Reference: · Definition of Scientific method:

Scientific method is an organized and systematic procedure used for creation of knowledge.

Which of the followings imply the use of ‘sensory experiences” for the study of the phenomena?

 Observation (Page-17) ·  Re-observation ·  Theory development ·  Law development

Which of the following is characteristic of scientific method?

 Empirical · Reference: · Characteristics of scientific method: · 1. Empirical · 2. Deterministic · 3. Cumulative · 4. Verifiable · 5. Ethical and Ideological neutrality · 6. Statistical generation · 7. Rationalism

Which of the following is a true statement?

 Science is a rational activity

 Science is based on the assumption that everything happens for a reason

•  Scientific method is concerned with the realities that are observable through sensory experiences.

 All of the above are true (Page-17,18,19)

“All men are mortal, Ali is a man: therefore Ali is mortal” this statement is an example of which type of logic?

 Deductive logic (Page-19) ·  Inductive logic ·  Inference ·  Proposition · Reference: · Deductive and Inductive Reasoning:

Deductive logic or deduction is moving from general principles to specific (particular instances). One starts from general laws and applies it to specific instances whereas inductive logic or induction is moving from specific to general principles or from facts to theories. In induction, one starts from observed data and forms a generalization which explains the relationship b/w the observed objects.