1. An ontological question is usually about _____.
[A] Study of things outside ourselves, an external reality
[B] Diagnose of a medical problem
[C] Use of questionnaires or interviews in project
[D] None
Answer: Option A
2. The feasibility of a research study generally depends upon _____.
[A] Time required to conduct research
[B] Cost factor
[C] Skills set of the researcher
[D] All of the above
Answer: Option D
3. The approach which is based on the assumption that social phenomena can be explained by observing cause and effect is ______.
[A] Interpretivism
[B] Positivism
[C] Qualitative
[D] None
Answer: Option B
4. The research is always _____.
[A] Exploring new knowledge
[B] Verifying the old knowledge
[C] Filling the gaps between the knowledge
[D] All of the above
Answer: Option D
5. What is the position held by a positivist as far as acquiring knowledge is concerned?
[A] Scientific research should be based on value-free, empirical observations
[B] A general positive attitude towards research
[C] Exact knowledge can be acquired from the society
[D] None
Answer: Option A
6. An empiricist believes that _____.
[A] Natural science methods should not be applied to social science research
[B] Knowledge is acquired through our sensory perceptions
[C] Social science methods cannot be applied in natural sciences
[D] None
Answer: Option B