UGC NET Paper 1 — Research
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Which of the following approaches to the study of reality suggests that only knowledge gained through experience and the senses is acceptable?
When you try to predict the value of an outcome variable from one or more variables, you are likely to be using: A. the Pearson product-moment correlation B. bivariate regression C...
If a research project is set up so that everybody in the population of interest has an equal chance of being included in the sample, the research involves:
Arrange the different stages involved in the process of deduction in correct sequence. A. Revision of theory B. Hypothesis confirmed or rejected C. Findings D. Data Collection
Below are two statements: one is written as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): UGC has made a course on 'Research and Publication Ethics' mandatory for all P...
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): The UGC made a course on 'research and publication ethics'...
Given below are two statements one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A) : Data is the information collected on some defined indicator...
Which of the following statements best describes the p-value in statistical hypothesis testing?
h-सूचकांक शोधकर्ता के विद्वतापूर्ण निर्गम के संचित प्रभाव व उत्पादकता हेतु एक मापीय पद्धति है। यदि डॉ. अमित के 10 शोध पत्र प्रकाशित हुए हैं जिन्हें निम्नानुसार उद्धृत किया गया है:...
Which of the following statements best describes the p-value in statistical hypothesis testing?
Identify the benefits of open-ended questions in survey research: A. It is easy to process the answers. B. The respondent can answer in their own words. C. The comparability of ans...
The h-index is used to gauge a researchers' productivity. If Dr. Amar has published five papers with the following citation counts: 21, 12, 4, 2 and 1, then what is the h-index of...
Identify those variables among the following which are related to the interval scale of measurement:
The h-index is a metric for the cumulative impact and productivity of a researcher's scholarly output. If Dr Amit has published 10 research papers that have been cited as follows:...
Identify the advantages of open ended questions in survey research. A. It is easy to process answers. B. Respondents can answer in their own terms. C. They enhance the comparabilit...
Arrange the following pairs of standard deviation (σ) and total number of samples (n) pertaining to different sampling distributions in the decreasing order of their standard error...
Arrange the following pairs of standard deviation (σ) and total number of samples (n) related to different sampling distributions in descending order of their standard error.
The h-index is used to gauge a researcher's productivity. Which statement accurately defines h-index?
Identify the variables that pertain to interval scale of measurement A. gender B. date of birth of a person C. religion D. time of the day Choose the correct answer from the option...
In a research context, filling up many data collection forms by a single person without actual data collection or genuine input, will fall under :
In the context of research, filling many data collection forms by an individual without actual data collection or proper input will come under which of the following categories?
Identify the correct sequence of steps in the process of deduction from the following: A. Data Collection B. Hypothesis Testing C. Theory D. Findings E. Hypothesis Formulation Choo...
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Quantitative research has been subjected to many criticism...
Identify the benefits of closed-ended questions in survey research: A. It is easy to process the answers. B. Respondents can answer in their own words. C. They are easy for respond...
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R Assertion A: Online survey tools have made the surveying and data analysis easi...
Which of the following research design entails studying two contrasting cases using more or less identical methods ?
Match List-I with List-II: List-I (Non-probability Sampling) A. Snowball B. Purposive C. Quota D. Convenience List-II (Characteristic) I. Choosing cases based on specific suitabili...
Match the LIST-I with LIST-II LIST-I Non-probability sampling A. Snowball B. Purposive C. Quota D. Convenience LIST-II Characteristic I. Handpicked cases on the basis of specific u...
Below are two statements: one is an Assertion (A) and the other is its Reason (R): Assertion A: Online survey tools have made surveying and data analysis easier. Reason R: Online s...
Identify the advantages of closed ended questions in survey research: A. It is easy to process answers. B. Respondents can answer in their own terms. C. They are easy for the respo...
Match List-I with List-II: List-I (Standard Normal Variate) A. -1 ≤ Z ≤ +1 B. -1 ≤ Z < +2 C. -∞ < Z ≤ 0 D. -∞ < Z ≤ -1 Choose the correct option from the given alternatives:
Match List - I with List - II. List - I A. Independent variable in true experimental design B. Dependent variable C. Intervening variable D. Confounding variable List - II I. Outco...
Match List - I with List - II. List - I Mixed Method Design A. QUAN → qual B. QUAL → quan C. QUAL → quan D. QUAN + QUAL Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Match List-I with List-II: List-I A. Independent variable in true experimental design B. Dependent variable C. Intervening variable D. Confounding variable List-II I. Outcome varia...
As a Junior Research Fellow (JRF), you plagiarized someone's work and you are caught, what is the likely consequence ?
In a research context, the act of plagiarism can be avoided by: A. giving proper citation of sources B. crediting only main author C. paraphrasing correctly and giving citation D....
गुणात्मक शोध में आन्तरिक वैधता के समानान्तर निकष कौन है?
In the context of research, how can plagiarism be avoided?
Measurement validity primarily relates to :
Which of the following are included in major research designs? A. Experimental B. Cross-sectional C. Longitudinal D. Case-study Choose the correct answer from the options given bel...
In qualitative research, the criterion that parallels internal validity is
Quantitative research can be represented as demonstrating certain complete assumptions, among which the most prominent are-
Quantitative research can be characterised as exhibiting certain preoccupations the most central of which are: A. Causality B. Replication C. Generalisation D. Measurement Choose t...
Qualitative content analysis of documents relating to different time periods, pertains to which of the following research designs ?
In quantitative research strategy, the principal orientation to the role of theory in relation to research is
If we suggest that x causes y, can we be sure that it is x that is responsible for the variation in y? This relates to:
Match List - I with List - II. List - I (Measurement Scale) A. Ordinal B. Ratio C. Nominal D. Interval List - II (Appropriate Example) I. Color of Hair II. Satisfaction Level III....
Which of the following represents the ontological orientation of qualitative research strategies?
Match the LIST-I with LIST-II LIST-I (Research Method) A. Case Study B. Correlational Research C. Observation D. Survey Research LIST-II (Difficulty) I. Respondents may distort the...
Quantitative research can be represented as a research strategy that