FPSC Past Papers for SST Teachers

A researcher tries to find out “causes of un-rest among students”. The study will be called?

1. Experimental
2. Casual
3. Survey
4. Correlation

The value of semi-inter quartile range in a distribution where Q1=78 and Q3=48 will be?

1. 15
2. 30
3. 31
4. None

Questionnaire is most useful instrument for?

1. Historical study
2. Observational study
3. Experimental study
4. Survey study

Difference between the population mean of two groups have been calculated by a researcher. The most suitable test of significance to be used will be?

1. T-test
2. Chi-square
3. W2
4. No test is needed

Pre-requisite for conducting a research study is?

1. Formation of hypothesis
2. Data collection
3. Testing hypothesis
4. Locating a problem

A systematic, objective analysis and recording of controlled observation is called?

1. Hypothesis
2. Assumption
3. Conclusion
4. Research

A research study leads to development of?

1. Generalizations
2. Principles
3. Theories
4. All of the above

Historical research describes?

1. What was or what happened
2. What is or that is happen
3. What will be or what will happen
4. What should be or what should happen

Internal criticism and external criticism establish the authenticity of?

1. Experimental research
2. Descriptive research
3. Historical research
4. None

The qualities of a good research tool are?

1. Validity
2. Economy
3. Reliability
4. All of the above