Q.1
The basic purpose of research is what?
  • To generate new knowledge.
  • To validate existing knowledge.
  • To add to existing knowledge.
  • All the above.
Q.2
Basic research focuses on what?
  • The fundamentals of any subject in a general manner.
  • A particular application.
  • A particular problem.
  • A particular problem or application.
Q.3
Applied research focuses on what?
  • A particular application.
  • A particular problem.
  • Using existing knowledge in other fields.
  • All the above.
Q.4
Qualitative research focuses on what?
  • How people feel.
  • What people think.
  • Why people think or feel in a particular way.
  • All the above.
Q.5
Quantitative research focuses on what?
  • The behaviour of a number of people.
  • The reasons for people's behaviour.
  • People's feelings.
  • People's emotions.
Q.6
Choose the option relating to primary sources of information.
  • Books.
  • Statistical data, manuscripts, surveys.
  • Dictionaries.
  • Magazines.
Q.7
Choose the option relating to secondary sources of information.
  • Computer programs.
  • Government documents.
  • Encyclopaedias.
  • Diaries.
Q.8
Anupama wants to find out the average age and schooling level of her class. What type of research would she need to conduct?
  • Historical research.
  • Qualitative research.
  • Quantitative research.
  • Scientific research.
Q.9
The marketing manager was not sure why his products were not getting sold. What research would you recommend for him?
  • Quantitative research.
  • Qualitative research.
  • Historical research.
  • Geographical research.
Q.10
Ebola is a disease of humans and other primates caused by Ebola viruses. What kind of research is to be conducted to find a treatment for the disease?
  • Applied research.
  • Basic research.
  • Historical research.
  • Geographical research.
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