Teaching and Research Questions and Answers Part-9

1. All are examples of qualitative research except
a) Religion and castes
b) Sex
c) Observation
d) Interest in the subject

Answer: d

2. Area (cluster) sampling technique is used when
a) Population is scattered and large size from which the sample is to be drawn
b) The population is heterogeneous?
c) A long survey is needed
d) (a) and (c) both

Answer: d

3. An example of scientific knowledge is
a) Authority of the prophet or great men
b) Social traditions and customs
c) Religious scriptures
d) Laboratory and field experiments

Answer: d

4. A researcher selects only 10 members from the total population of 50,000 as a sample. His research can be considered to be good if
a) He was a good researcher
b) He was guided by his superior
c) The population was homogenous
d) All of these

Answer: c

5. A teacher encounters various problems during his professional career. He should
a) Resign from his post in such situations
b) Do research on the problem and find a solution
c) Avoid the problematic situations
d) Take the help of the head of the institution

Answer: b

6. Which can be described as an ideal teaching technique?
a) Repetitive drill and rote memorization
b) Using props and manipulative to help students understand abstract concept
c) Encouraging in group discussion for logical thinking
d) Both 2 and 3

Answer: d

7. Quality of education in a school/college can be measured through
a) Infrastructural facilities available
b) Manpower teachers and principal available
c) Students achievements
d) All of the above

Answer: d

8. A mentally retarded student attends your lecture and sits in a deaf and dumb manner. What will you do?
a) Make your lecture very simple and spare some extra time for him
b) You do not like to spoil majority for the individual
c) You pressurised the student to leave the class
d) You do not support him at all

Answer: a

9. Teaching in higher education implies
a) Presenting the information given in the text book
b) Asking questions in the class and conducting examinations
c) Helping students prepare for and pass the examination
d) Helping students how to learn

Answer: d

10. For providing evaluative feedback to students, the teacher should
a) Use correction, not criticism, in respect to inappropriate responses
b) Provide immediate feedback
c) Do not provide nonconstructive comments for evaluating activities
d) All of these

Answer: d