Variable that is manipulated by the researcher in an experiment is called ______.

• A) independent variable
• B)
• C)
• D)

_________ may be necessary in situations in which the respondent begins to lose track of the question

• A) Verbal communication
• B) Probing
• C) In house training
• D) Recording the responses

The unemployment among arts students is high is an example of which type of hypothesis?

• A) Descriptive hypothesis
• B)
• C)
• D)

Studies conducted to establish cause-and-effect relationship using the same
natural environment are called:

• A) Interviews
• B) Field experiments
• C) None of the given options
• D) Surveys

A _____ hypothesis is a statement about the existence, size, form, or distribution of a variable.

• A) Descriptive
• B)
• C)
• D)

A research catering to “associated with” problem is known as:

• A) Exploratory study
• B) Correlational study
• C) Descriptive study
• D) Cohort study

The increase in sales promotion is positively associated with the customer satisfaction is an example of which type of hypothesis?

• A) Relational hypothesis
• B)
• C)
• D)

Number of questionnaires returned, divided by the total number of eligible people who were contacted in a survey refers to:

• A) Item response rate
• B) Return rate
• C) Response rate
• D) Non-response rate

The major concern of individuals engaged in action research is:

• A) improvement in condition
• B)
• C)
• D)

All of the following are the techniques to increase the response rate of the survey research EXCEPT:

• A) Money
• B) Researcher’s publications
• C) Cover Letter
• D) Callback

If there are multiple pizza trucks in the area and each one has a different jingle, we would memorize it all and relate the jingle to its pizza truck. Research precisely is, establishing an association between two variables, "jingle" and __.

• A) Correlational
• B)
• C)
• D)

__________ is printed on the first page of the questionnaire which acts as an important mean of inducing a reader to complete and return the questionnaire.

• A) Cover Letter
• B) Follow-up
• C) Preliminary notification
• D) Interesting questions

The unemployment among arts student is high is an example of which type of hypothesis?

• A) Descriptive hypothesis
• B)
• C)
• D)

All of the following are advantages of personal interviewing EXCEPT:

• A) Scarcity of feedback
• B) Props and Visual Aids
• C) Observation of the Non-Verbal Behavior
• D) Probing Complex Questions

Literature review must be searched with the help of:

• A) Keywords
• B)
• C)
• D)

Which of the following concerns is MOST likely to become a problem if Mr. Baber uses purposive sampling techniques?

• A) Statistically equal groups.
• B) Generalizability from the sample to the population.
• C) Subjects participating in the study.
• D) Selection of participants who are thought to be informative, articulate, and experienced with the research topic and setting.

Methodological review helps to:

• A) point out how methodology varies by study
• B)
• C)
• D)

“What is the level of satisfaction in your organization?” Which of the following represents the problem associated with this question?

• A) It is an open ended question
• B) This question may lead respondent to a particular answer
• C) It is vague as respondent may interpret it in his own way
• D) This question contains multiple hidden questions

What is the significance of statistical "generalization" in scientific research?

• A) It enhances the usefulness of findings across different settings
• B)
• C)
• D)

Personal interviews conducted in shopping malls are referred to as ___________.

• A) Mall intercept interviews
• B) Self-administered interviews
• C) Door to door interviews
• D) None of the given options