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Research Methodology And Statistics In Psychology — Part 1 MCQs with Explanations

Practice high-yield Psychology MCQs on Research Methodology And Statistics In Psychology — Part 1 with worked academic solutions for CSS, PMS, PPSC, FPSC.

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A research that seeks to explain a class of situations or events rather than a single one is known as

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Researchers who conduct observational studies typically use a combination of time sampling and situation sampling to achieve

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"Research is a systematic investigation to find answers to a problem". Who said these words?

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Which of the following is not a kind of independent variable?

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When people strongly want to believe a treatment is successful then it result into?

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When a scientist which is to generalise about a whole population after study small part of it, he must use

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Which among the following things should be considered while formulating a hypothesis?

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A technique, in which each member of the population or universe has an equal and independent chance of being selected is known as

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Which of the following is not correct about the hypothesis? 1. It is a suggested testable answer to a problem. 2. It is a interogative statement. 3. It is based on operationally defined concepts. 4. It involves higher monetary expenses. 5. It should always be in accord with other hypothesis of the same field. Select the correct answer:

Question 10 of 40
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In method of serial learning for an experiment relating to the effect of meaningfulness on the rate of learning, the rate of learning can be conceptualised as 1. dependent variable 2. independent variable 3. organimic variable 4. stimulus variable Select the correct answer:

Question 11 of 40
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According to whom, "variable is a property that takes as different values"?

Question 12 of 40
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The categorial variables are known as

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Which one of the following sampling procedures is least suitable for generalising experimental results?

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According to whom, "A variable is a characteristic or attribute that can take on a number of values"?

Question 15 of 40
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The studies with an objective to get introduced with a process for achieving new insights into it are known as

Question 16 of 40
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Researchers are often unable to control extraneous variables, when they use the case study method. This lesser degree of control makes it difficult to use the case study method to

Question 17 of 40
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Difficulties', a researcher experiences in the context of either a theoretical or practical situation are known as

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A hypothesis that asserts that there is no true difference between two population means is known as

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The variable which is not manipulated by experiment, but only measured

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Distorts estimating on evaluating process as a result of personal beliefs represent.

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Problem oriented research is conducted

Question 22 of 40
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Maintaining and improving your own professional expertise through lifelong education and learning is known as

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Match the following: List-I (Types of Research) List-II (Objective) A. Exploratory research 1. Testing causal relationship B. Hypothesis testing research 2. Frequency with which it is associated C. Descriptive research 3. Identifying feature of particular group D. Diagnostic research 4. To get introduced with a process

Question 24 of 40
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A study to test a hypothesis of a causal relationship between two or more variables is known as

Question 25 of 40
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Before beginning a research project researchers should search the psychological literature about their topic

Question 26 of 40
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The research which actively attempt to address and answer the 'why' question is known as

Question 27 of 40
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Match the following: List-I (Variable) List-II (Features) A. Independent variable 1. Randomisation B. Dependent variable 2. Counter -balancing C. Carry over effect 3. Measurement D. Control of variables 4. Active manipulation

Question 28 of 40
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Match the following: List-I (Types of Research) List-II (Characteristics) A. Fundamental research 1. Solution of immediate problem B. Applied research 2. Critical evaluation and exploration of present material C. Analytical research 3. Relies on experience and observation alone D. Empirical research 4. Process that are universal

Question 29 of 40
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The background factors that affect the way the researcher observe result into

Question 30 of 40
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Which of the following statements is/are not correct about a research problem or subject? 1. Subject which is overdone should not be normally chosen. 2. Subject selection should be familiar. 3. Controversial subject should be avoided. Select the correct answer:

Question 31 of 40
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S-O-R model represent different categories of

Question 32 of 40
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Which of the following is not a characteristic of the naturalistic observation method?

Question 33 of 40
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The factors that influence social behaviour and thoughts in certain ways are called

Question 34 of 40
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Research focused to analyse and solve real-life problems are known as

Question 35 of 40
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Which among the following are the objective of Psychological research?

Question 36 of 40
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Which among the following is/are correct about a hypothesis?

Question 37 of 40
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One culture the media can influence people to accept a particular world view. This situation is known as

Question 38 of 40
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Which of the following types of variables is most likely to be an independent variable in a natural groups design?

Question 39 of 40
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When a researcher is studying an individual difference variable, the levels of the independent variable are

Question 40 of 40
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A study to draw the features of a particular individual's situation or a group perfectly is known as

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