RESEARCH APTITUDE 140 MCQS PART 6 FOR NTA UGC NET SET SLET
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CBSE UGC NET JUNE 2015
Q.101. “Male and female students perform equally well in a numerical aptitude test.” This statement indicates a:
(1) research hypothesis
(2) null hypothesis
(3) directional hypothesis
(4) statistical hypothesis
Answer: 2
Q.102. The conclusions/findings of which type of research cannot be generalized to other situations?
(1) Historical Research
(2) Descriptive Research
(3) Experimental Research
(4) Causal Comparative Research
Answer:1
Q.103. Which of the following steps are required to design a questionnaire?
(a) Writing primary and secondary aims of the study.
(b) Review of the current literature.
(c) Prepare a draft of questionnaire.
(d) Revision of the draft.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(1) (a), (b) and (c)
(2) (a), (c) and (d)
(3) (b), (c) and (d)
(4) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
Answer: 4
CBSE UGC NET DECEMBER 2015
Q.104. Which of the following statements is not true in the context of participatory research?
(1) It recognizes knowledge as power.
(2) It emphasises on people as experts.
(3) It is a collective process of enquiry.
(4) Its sole purpose is production of knowledge.
Answer: 4
Q.105. Which of the following statements is true in the context of the testing of a hypothesis?
(1) It is only the alternative hypothesis, that can be tested.
(2) It is only the null hypothesis, that can be tested.
(3) Both, the alternative and the null hypotheses can be tested.
(4) Both, the alternative and the null hypotheses cannot be tested.
Answer: 2
Q.106. Which of the following are the basic rules of APA style of referencing format?
(a) Italicize titles of shorter works such as journal articles or essays
(b) Invert authors’ names (last name first)
(c) Italicize titles of longer works such as books and journals
(d) Alphabetically index reference list
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(1) (a) and (b)
(2) (b), (c) and (d)
(3) (c) and (d)
(4) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
Answer: 2
CBSE UGC NET DECEMBER 2015
Q.107. Which of the following are the characteristics of a seminar?
(a) It is a form of academic instruction.
(b) It involves questioning, discussion and debates.
(c) It involves large groups of individuals.
(d) It needs involvement of skilled persons.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(1) (b) and (c)
(2) (b) and (d)
(3) (b), (c) and (d)
(4) (a), (b) and (d)
Answer: 4
Q.108. A researcher is interested in studying the prospects of a particular political party in an urban area. What tool should he prefer for the study?
(1) Rating scale
(2) Interview
(3) Questionnaire
(4) Schedule
Answer: 3
Q.109. Ethical norms in research do not involve guidelines for:
(1) Thesis format
(2) Copyright
(3) Patenting policy
(4) Data sharing policies
Answer: 1
CBSE UGC NET JULY 2016
Q.110. A researcher intends to explore the effect of possible factors for the organization of effective mid-day meal interventions. Which research method will be most appropriate for this study?
(1) Historical method
(2) Descriptive survey method
(3) Experimental method
(4) Ex-post-facto method
Answer: 4
Q.111. Which of the following is an initial mandatory requirement for pursuing research?
(1) Developing a research design
(2) Formulating a research question
(3) Deciding about the data analysis procedure
(4) Formulating a research hypothesis
Answer: 2
Q.112. The format of thesis writing is the same as in
(1) preparation of a research paper/article
(2) writing of seminar presentation
(3) a research dissertation
(4) presenting a workshop / conference paper
Answer: 3
Q.113. In qualitative research paradigm, which of the following features may be considered critical?
(1) Data collection with standardized research tools.
(2) Sampling design with probability sample techniques.
(3) Data collection with bottom-up empirical evidences.
(4) Data gathering to take place with top-down systematic evidences.
Answer: 3
Q.114. From the following list of statements identify the set which has negative implications for ‘research ethics’:
(i) A researcher critically looks at the findings of another research.
(ii) Related studies are cited without proper references.
(iii) Research findings are made the basis for policy making.
(iv) Conduct of practitioner is screened in terms of reported research evidences.
(v) A research study is replicated with a view to verify the evidences from other researches.
(vi) Bom policy making and policy implementing processes are regulated in terms of preliminary studies.
Codes
(1) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(2) (i), (iii) and (iv)
(3) (ii), (iv) and (vi)
(4) (i), (iii) and (v)
Answer: 3
Q.115. In a research on the effect of child-rearing practices on stress-proneness of children in completing school projects, the hypothesis formulated is that ‘child rearing practices do influence stress-proneness’. At the data-analysis stage a null hypothesis is advanced to find out the inability of research hypothesis. On the basis of the evidence available, the null hypothesis is rejected at 0.01 level of significance. What decision may be warranted in respect of the research hypothesis?
(1) The research hypothesis will also be rejected.
(2) The research hypothesis will be accepted.
(3) Both the research hypothesis and the null hypothesis will be rejected.
(4) No decision can be taken in respect of the research hypothesis.
Answer: 2
CBSE UGC NET JANUARY 2017
Q.116. Which sequence of research steps is logical in the list given below?
(1) Problem formulation, Analysis, Development of Research design, Hypothesis making, Collection of data, Arriving at generalizations and conclusions.
(2) Development of Research design, Hypothesis making, Problem formulation, Data analyses, Arriving at conclusions and data collection.
(3) Problem formulation, Hypothesis making, Development of a Research design, Collection of data, Data analysis and formulation of generalizations and conclusions.
(4) Problem formulation, Deciding about the sample and data collection tools, Formulation of hypothesis, Collection and interpretation of research evidence.
Answer: 3
Q.117. Below are given two sets – research methods (Set-I) and data collection tools (Set-II). Match the two sets and indicate your answer by selecting the correct code:
(Research Methods)
- Experimental method
- Ex post-facto method
- Descriptive survey method
- Historical method
(Data Collection Tools)
- Using primary secondary sources
- Questionnaire
iii. Standardized tests
- Typical characteristic tests
Codes:
a b c d
(1) ii i iii iv
(2) iii iv ii i
(3) ii iii i iv
(4) ii iv iii i
Answer: 2
Q.118. The issue of ‘research ethics’ may be considered pertinent at which stage of research?
(1) At the stage of problem formulation and its definition
(2) At the stage of defining the population of research
(3) At the stage of data collection and interpretation
(4) At the stage of reporting the findings
Answer: 3
Q.119. In which of the following, reporting format is formally prescribed?
(1) Doctoral level thesis
(2) Conference of researchers
(3) Workshops and seminars
(4) Symposia
Answer: 1
Q.120. The principal of the school conducts an interview session of teachers and students with a view to explore the possibility of their enhanced participation in school programmes. This endeavour may be related to which type of research?
(1) Evaluation Research
(2) Fundamental Research
(3) Action Research
(4) Applied Research
Answer: 3