1. What is research?
(A) A systematic investigation to discover new knowledge
(B) Random collection of information
(C) Reading books only
(D) Data storage only
2. The main purpose of research is to:
(A) Replace education
(B) Increase confusion
(C) Avoid information collection
(D) Generate new knowledge and solve problems
3. Research methodology refers to:
(A) Methods and procedures used to conduct research
(B) Library classification system
(C) Book arrangement method
(D) Data storage system
4. A research problem is:
(A) A library catalogue
(B) A final research report
(C) A question or issue that requires investigation
(D) A reference source
5. The first step in the research process is:
(A) Writing conclusions
(B) Data analysis
(C) Identifying the research problem
(D) Publishing results
6. A hypothesis is:
(A) A testable statement or prediction
(B) A final conclusion
(C) A research report
(D) A data collection tool
7. Which type of research is based on numerical data?
(A) Descriptive writing
(B) Qualitative research
(C) Historical research
(D) Quantitative research
8. Qualitative research focuses on:
(A) Mathematical calculations only
(B) Non-numerical data such as opinions and experiences
(C) Statistical tables only
(D) Numerical measurements only
9. Which research method involves collecting data through questionnaires?
(A) Survey research
(B) Experimental research
(C) Historical research
(D) Case study only
10. Experimental research is used to study:
(A) Published books
(B) Historical events only
(C) Library collections
(D) Cause and effect relationships
11. A variable is:
(A) A reference book
(B) A fixed conclusion
(C) A research title
(D) A characteristic that can change or be measured
12. The variable manipulated by a researcher is called:
(A) Dependent variable
(B) Independent variable
(C) Control variable
(D) Random variable
13. The variable affected by another variable is called:
(A) Independent variable
(B) Dependent variable
(C) Constant variable
(D) Research variable
14. A population in research means:
(A) Research report
(B) Small selected group only
(C) Research instrument
(D) Entire group being studied
15. A sample is:
(A) The entire population
(B) A subset of the population selected for study
(C) A research conclusion
(D) A hypothesis
16. Sampling is the process of:
(A) Selecting participants from a population
(B) Writing a research paper
(C) Analyzing results only
(D) Publishing research
17. Which sampling method gives every member equal chance of selection?
(A) Snowball sampling
(B) Purposive sampling
(C) Convenience sampling
(D) Random sampling
18. Data collected directly by the researcher is called:
(A) Archived data
(B) Secondary data
(C) Published data
(D) Primary data
19. Data obtained from existing sources is called:
(A) Raw data only
(B) Primary data
(C) Experimental data
(D) Secondary data
20. Which tool is commonly used for data collection?
(A) Questionnaire
(B) Classification scheme
(C) Cataloguing code
(D) Shelf list
21. A literature review helps researchers to:
(A) Replace data collection
(B) Avoid reading research
(C) Delete information
(D) Understand previous studies related to the topic
22. Research ethics includes:
(A) Copying without citation
(B) Data manipulation
(C) False reporting
(D) Honesty, confidentiality, and avoiding plagiarism
23. Plagiarism means:
(A) Writing references
(B) Conducting original research
(C) Collecting data
(D) Using someone else's work without proper acknowledgment
24. Data analysis involves:
(A) Selecting a research topic only
(B) Organizing and interpreting collected data
(C) Writing the title page
(D) Printing documents
25. Statistical methods are mainly used in:
(A) Historical writing
(B) Qualitative research only
(C) Quantitative research
(D) Literature review only
26. A research design is:
(A) A final result
(B) A plan for conducting a research study
(C) A bibliography
(D) A library catalogue
27. A case study is:
(A) Detailed investigation of a particular case or situation
(B) Random data collection
(C) Book classification
(D) Statistical formula
28. The final section of a research report usually includes:
(A) Questionnaire only
(B) Research problem only
(C) Conclusions and recommendations
(D) Literature search only
29. Which statement about research methodology is correct?
(A) Research methodology is a classification system.
(B) Research methodology is only about writing titles.
(C) Research methodology replaces data collection.
(D) Research methodology provides systematic procedures for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data.
30. Which of the following improves the quality of research?
(A) Proper planning, reliable data collection, ethical practices, and accurate analysis
(B) Using false information
(C) Ignoring previous studies
(D) Avoiding data analysis