Educational research methodology UE Past Papers Questions.

In research a variable which is presumed to cause a change on another variable is called :

1. An independent variable
2. A dependent variable
3. An extraneous variable
4. None of the above

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Researchers are interested in larger and representative samples

1. Historical research design
2. Quantitative research design
3. Case study design
4. Qualitative research design

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A set of related concepts which build a complete logical statement is called:

1. A theoretical framework
2. A conceptual framework
3. A theory
4. An hypothesis

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One of the following statements is not true about a theory

1. It is a set of ideas or opinions which explain the way things are done or why they exist.
2. Its development relies on research
3. Cannot be challenged by research
4. Determines  what data to be collected in a research study bsed on it.

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The following written materials are primary literature  sources except:

1. Journals
2. Theses
3. Conference proceedings
4. Government reports

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