11. One of the following is not a quality of a researcher?
(a) Unison with that of which he is in search
(b) He must be of alert mind
(c) Keenness in enquiry
(d) His assertion to outstrip the evidence
12. ‘Metaphysics’ means
(a) A branch of Physics
(b) Exploring the nature of ultimate reality
(c) Physics of metals
(d) Physics of weather
13. The quality of research is judged by the
(a) Relevance of research
(b) Methodology adopted in conducting the research
(c) Depth of research
(d) Experience of researcher
14. Which of the following is defined as a systematic method of evaluating statistical data based on the results of several independent studies of the same problem?
(a) Factor analysis
(b) Meta-analysis
(c) Systematic analysis
(d) None of the above
15. The quality of a research study is mainly evaluated on the basis of?
(a) The place of publication
(b) The manner in which the recommendations are implemented
(c)The rigour with which it was conducted
(d) None of the above
16. Which statement is NOT correct?
(a) A researcher is expected to be a well-read person.
(b)One research gives birth to another research.
(c) All researchers contribute to existing knowledge.
(d) A good researcher is a nice person.
17. Which of the following periodical is specifically meant for publishing research work?
(a) Magazine
(b) Monographs
(c) Journals
(d) Books
18. Which of the following options are the main tasks of research in modern society?
(I) To keep pace with the advancement in the knowledge
(II) To discover new things
(III) To write a critique on the earlier writings
(IV) To systematically examine and critically analyze the investigations/sources with objectivity
(a) IV, II, and I
(b) I, II, and III
(c) I and III
(d) II, III, and IV
19. Which of following description is true in context of defining ‘theory’?
(a) An organized body of concepts and principles intended to explain a particular phenomenon
(b) Tentative explanations that new data either support or do not support
(c) Apt to drive further research
(d) None of the above
20. Research can be conducted by a person who
(a) Has studied research methodology
(b) Holds a postgraduate degree
(c) Possesses thinking and reasoning ability
(d) Is a hard worker