21. The best quality of a researcher is
(a) Curiosity
(b) Active imagination
(c) Ability
(d) All of the above
22. The result of building up information from pieces of information is known as
(a) An analysis
(b) A synthesis
(c) A synopsis
(d) None of the above
23. The result of setting out a reasoned argument in steps is known as?
(a)A comparison
(b) A debate
(c) An evaluation
(d) An analysis
24. A researcher is generally expected to
(a) Study the existing literature in a field
(b) Generate new principles and theories
(c) Synthezise different ideas
(d) None of the above
25. What do you consider as the main aim of interdisciplinary research?
(a) To bring out holistic approach to research
(b) To reduce the emphasis of single subject in research domain
(c) To oversimplify the problem of research
(d) To create a new trend in research methodology
26. One of the essential characteristics of research is
(a) Replicability
(b) Generalizability
(c) Usability
(d) None of the above
27. The depth of any research can be judged by
(a) Title of the research
(b) Objectives of the research
(c) Total expenditure on the research
(d) Duration of the research
28. Which of the following statements is true about the theory?
(a) It explains phenomenon in simple manner.
(b) It explains the ‘how’ and ‘why’ questions.
(c) It can be a well-developed explanatory system
(d) All of the above
29. Which of the following is a function of theory?
(a) Summarizing the current knowledge
(b) Making predictions
(c) Explaining phenomena
(d) All of the above
30. The feasibility of a research study generally depends upon
(a) Cost factor
(b) Time required conducting research
(c) Skills set of the researcher
(d) All of the above