UGC NET PAPER I RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

 UGC NET PAPER I RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 


1. A research paper is a brief report of research work based on
(A) Primary Data only
(B) Secondary Data only
(C) Both Primary and Secondary Data
(D) None of the above

2. Newton gave three basic laws of motion. This research is categorized as
(A) Descriptive Research
(B) Sample Survey
(C) Fundamental Research
(D) Applied Research

3.In the process of conducting research ‘Formulation of Hypothesis” is followed by
(A) Statement of Objectives
(B) Analysis of Data
(C) Selection of Research Tools

(D) Collection of Data

4.Which one of the following does not come under the methods of data classification ?
(A) Qualitative
(B) Normative
(C) Spatial
(D) Quantitative

5.Which one of the following is not a source of data ?
(A) Administrative records
(B) Population census
(C) GIS
(D) Sample survey

6.The essential qualities of a researcher are
(A) spirit of free enquiry
(B) reliance on observation and evidence
(C) systematization or theorizing of knowledge
(D) all the above

7.Research is conducted to
I. Generate new knowledge
II. Not to develop a theory
III. Obtain research degree
IV. Reinterpret existing knowledge 
Which of the above are correct ?
(A) I, III & II (B) III, II & IV (C) II, I & III (D) I, III & IV

8.Which of the following variables cannot be expressed in quantitative terms ?
(A) Socio-economic Status
(B) Marital Status
(C) Numerical Aptitude
(D) Professional Attitude

9.A doctor studies the relative effectiveness of two drugs of dengue fever. His research would be
  classified as
(A) Descriptive Survey
(B) Experimental Research
(C) Case Study
(D) Ethnography

10.The term ‘phenomenology’ is associated with the process of
(A) Qualitative Research
(B) Analysis of Variance
(C) Correlational Study
(D) Probability Sampling

11.The ‘Sociogram’ technique is used to study
(A) Vocational Interest
(B) Professional Competence
(C) Human Relations
(D) Achievement Motivation

12.Which one of the following methods serve to measure correlation between two variables ?
(A) Scatter Diagram
(B) Frequency Distribution
(C) Two-way table
(D) Coefficient of Rank Correlation

13.Which of the following phrases is not relevant to describe the meaning of research as a process ?
(A) Systematic Activity
(B) Objective Observation
(C) Trial and Error
(D) Problem Solving

14.Which of the following is not an example of a continuous variable ?
(A) Family size
(B) Intelligence
(C) Height
(D) Attitude

15.Action research means 
(A) A longitudinal research
(B) An applied research
(C) A research initiated to solve an immediate problem
(D) A research with socioeconomic objective

16.Research is
(A) Searching again and again
(B) Finding solution to any problem
(C) Working in a scientific way to search for truth of any problem
(D) None of the above

17.A common test in research demands much priority on
(A) Reliability
(B) Useability
(C) Objectivity
(D) All of the above

18.Which of the following is the first step in starting the research process ?
(A) Searching sources of information to locate problem.
(B) Survey of related literature
(C) Identification of problem
(D) Searching for solutions to the problem

19. To test null hypothesis, a researcher uses :
(A)    t test
(B)    ANOVA
(C)    X²
(D)    factorial analysis

20. A research problem is feasible only when :
(A)    it has utility and relevance
(B)    it is researchable
(C)    it is new and adds something to knowledge
(D)    all the above

21.Bibliography given in a research report :
(A)    shows vast knowledge of the researcher
(B)    helps those interested in further research
(C)    has no relevance to research
(D)    all the above

22. Fundamental research reflects the ability to :
(A)    Synthesize new ideals
(B)    Expound new principles
(C)    Evaluate the existing material concerning research
(D)    Study the existing literature regarding various topics

23. The study in which the investigators attempt to trace an effect is known as :
(A)    Survey Research
(B)    'Ex-post Facto' Research
(C)    Historical Research
(D)    Summative Research

24. What do you consider as the main aim of inter disciplinary research?
(A)     To bring out holistic approach to research.
(B)     To reduce the emphasis of single subject in research domain.
(C)     To over simplify the problem of research.
(D)     To create a new trend in research methodology.

25. One of the aims of the scientific method in research is to :
(A)     improve data interpretation               (B)    eliminate spurious relations
(C)     confirm triangulation                        (D)    introduce new variables

26. The depth of any research can be judged by :
(A)     title of the research.
(B)     objectives of the research.
(C)     total expenditure on the research.
(D)     duration of the research.

27. Action-research is :
(A)    An applied research
(B)    A research carried out to solve immediate problems
(C)    A longitudinal research
(D)    All the above

28.The basis on which assumptions are formulated :
(A)    Cultural background of the country
(B)    Universities
(C)    Specific characteristics of the castes
(D)    All of these

29.   We use Factorial Analysis :
(A)    To know the relationship between two variables
(B)    To test the Hypothesis
(C)    To know the difference between two variables
(D)    To know the difference among the many variables

30. The experimental study is based on :
(A)    The manipulation of variables       (B)     Conceptual parameters
(C)    Replication of research                (D)    Survey of literature

31.  The main characteristic of scientific research is :
(A)    empirical    (B)     theoretical
(C)    experimental    (D)    all of the above

32. Authenticity of a research finding is its :
(A)    Originality    (B)     Validity
(C)    Objectivity    (D)    All of the above

33.  Which technique is generally followed when the population is finite ?
(A)    Area Sampling Technique    (B)     Purposive Sampling Technique
(C)    Systematic Sampling Technique    (D)    None of the above

34. A null hypothesis is
(A)    when there is no difference between the variables
(B)    the same as research hypothesis
(C)    subjective in nature
(D)    when there is difference between the variables

35. The research which is exploring new facts through the study of the past is called
(A)   Philosophical research    (B)   Historical research
(C)   Mythological research    (D)   Content analysis

36.  The process not needed in Experimental Researches is
(A)   Observation    (B)   Manipulation
(C)   Controlling    (D)   Content Analysis

37.  Manipulation is always a part of
(A)   Historical research    (B)   Fundamental research
(C)   Descriptive research    (D)   Experimental research

38. Which correlation co-efficient best explains the relationship between creativity and intelligence ?
(A)   1.00    (B)   0.6
(C)   0.5    (D)   0.3

39. The research is always -
(A)    verifying the old knowledge
(B)    exploring new knowledge
(C)    filling the gap between knowledge
(D)    all of these

40. The research is always -
(A)    verifying the old knowledge
(B)    exploring new knowledge
(C)    filling the gap between knowledge
(D)    all of these

41. The research that applies the laws at the time of field study to draw more and more clear ideas about the problem is:
(A)    Applied research    (B)     Action research
(C)    Experimental research    (D)    None of these

42. When a research problem is related to heterogeneous population, the most suitable sampling method is:
(A)    Cluster Sampling    (B)     Stratified Sampling
(C)    Convenient Sampling    (D)    Lottery Method

43. The process not needed in experimental research is :
(A)    Observation    (B)     Manipulation and replication
(C)    Controlling    (D)    Reference collection

44. A research problem is not feasible only when :
(A)    it is researchable
(B)    it is new and adds something to knowledge
(C)    it consists of independent and dependent variables
(D)    it has utility and relevance

45.If a researcher conducts a research on finding out which administrative style contributes more to 

institutional effectiveness ? This will be an example of

(A) Basic Research

(B) Action Research

(C) Applied Research

(D) None of the above

46. Normal Probability Curve should be

(A) Positively skewed

(B) Negatively skewed

(C) Leptokurtic skewed

(D) Zero skewed

47. A hypothesis is a
(A) law (B) canon (C) postulate (D) supposition

48.Suppose you want to investigate the working efficiency of nationalised bank in India, which one of the  following would you follow ?
(A) Area Sampling

(B) Multi-stage Sampling

(C) Sequential Sampling
(D) Quota Sampling

49.Controlled group condition is applied in
(A) Survey Research
(B) Historical Research

(C) Experimental Research

(D) Descriptive Research

50.Which one of the following is a research tool ?
(A) Graph (B) Illustration (C) Questionnaire (D) Diagram

51. Research is not considered ethical if it
(A) tries to prove a particular point.
(B) does not ensure privacy and anonymity of the respondent.
(C) does not investigate the data scientifically.
(D) is not of a very high standard.

52. The research that aims at immediate application is
(A) Action Research
(B) Empirical Research
(C) Conceptual Research
(D) Fundamental Research

53.When two or more successive footnotes refer to the same work which one of the following expressions is used ?
(A) ibid (B) et.al (C) op.cit : (D) loc.cit.

54.Nine year olds are taller than seven year olds. This is an example of a reference drawn from
(A) Vertical study
(B) Cross-sectional study
(C) Time series study
(D) Experimental study

55.Ex Post Facto research means

(A) The research is carried out after the incident
(B) The research is carried out prior to the incident
(C) The research is carried out along with the happening of an incident.
(D) The research is carried out keeping in mind the possibilities of an incident.

56. Research ethics do not include
(A) Honesty (B) Subjectivity (C) Integrity (D) Objectivity

57. Which one of the following is an indication of the quality of a research journal ?
(A) Impact factor
(B) h-index
(C) g-index
(D) i10-index

58.Good 'research ethics' means
(A) Not disclosing the holdings of shares/stocks in a company that sponsors your research.
(B) Assigning a particular research problem to one Ph.D./research student only.
(C) Discussing with your colleagues confidential data from a research paper that you are reviewing for
      an  academic journal.
(D) Submitting the same research manuscript for publishing in more than one journal.

59.Which of the following sampling methods is based on probability ?
(A) Convenience sampling
(B) Quota sampling
(C) Judgement sampling
(D) Stratified sampling

 
60.Which one of the following references is written according to American Psychological Association (APA) format?
(A) Sharma, V. (2010). Fundamentals of Computer Science. New Delhi : Tata McGraw Hill
(B) Sharma, V. 2010. Fundamentals of Computer Science. New Delhi : Tata McGraw Hill
(C) Sharma.V. 2010. Fundamentals of Computer Science, New Delhi : Tata McGraw Hill
(D) Sharma, V. (2010), Fundamentals of Computer Science, New Delhi : Tata McGraw Hill

61 Arrange the following steps of research in correct sequence :
1. Identification of research problem
2. Listing of research objectives
3. Collection of data
4. Methodology
5. Data analysis
6. Results and discussion
(A) 1-2-3-4-5-6
(B) 1-2-4-3-5-6
(C) 2-1-3-4-5-6
(D) 2-1-4-3-5-6

62.Identify the incorrect statement :
(A) A hypothesis is made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigations.
(B) A hypothesis is a basis for reasoning without any assumption of its truth.
(C) Hypothesis is a proposed explanation for a phenomenon.
(D) Scientific hypothesis is a scientific theory.

 
63. A research paper

(A) is a compilation of information on a topic.

(B) contains original research as deemed by the author.

(C) contains peer-reviewed original research or evaluation of research conducted by others.

(D) can be published in more than one  journal.

64.Which one of the following belongs to the category of good 'research ethics’?

(A) Publishing the same paper in two research journals without telling the editors.

(B) Conducting a review' of the literature that acknowledges the contributions of other people in the relevant field or relevant prior work.

(C) Trimming outliers from a data set without discussing your reasons, in a research paper.

(D) Including a colleague as an author on a research paper in return for a favour even though the colleague did not make a serious contribution to the paper

65.Which of the following sampling methods is not based on probability?

(A) Simple Random Sampling

(B) Stratified Sampling

(C) Quota Sampling

(D) Cluster Sampling

66.Which one of the following references is written as per Modem Language Association (MLA) format?

(A) Hall, Donald. Fundamentals of Electronics, New Delhi : Prentice Hall of India, 2005

(B) Hall, Donald, Fundamentals of Electronics, New Delhi : Prentice Hall of India, 2005

(C) Hall, Donald, Fundamentals of Electronics, New Delhi, - Prentice Hall of India, 2005

(D) Hall, Donald. Fundamentals of Electronics. New Delhi : Prentice Hall of India, 2005

67. A working hypothesis is

(A) a proven hypothesis for an argument.

(B) not required to be tested

(C) a provisionally accepted hypothesis for further research

(D) a scientific theory

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