UGC NET JRF 2022

PART – 8

MAHA
PRACTICE
RESEARCH APTITUDE
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Previous Year Questions
Q71.Given below are two statements :
• Statement I : Research ethics forms a genuine concern for
reasearch to lend credebility in findings.
• Statement II : Use of ICT in reasearch is mandatory as it is
economical in terms of time and use of resources.

Choose the correct answer:

1. Both statement I and statement II are correct.
2. Both statement I and statement II are incorrect.
3. Statement I is correct and statement II is incorrect.
4. Statement I is incorrect and statement II is correct.
Q71.Given below are two statements :
• Statement I : Research ethics forms a genuine concern for
reasearch to lend credebility in findings.
• Statement II : Use of ICT in reasearch is mandatory as it is
economical in terms of time and use of resources.

Choose the correct answer:

1. Both statement I and statement II are correct.
2. Both statement I and statement II are incorrect.
3. Statement I is correct and statement II is incorrect.
4. Statement I is incorrect and statement II is correct.
Q72.Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion (A) and
the either is labelled as Reason (R).
• Assertion (A) :Research Hypothesis (H1) cannot be directly verified.
• Reason(R) : Null Hypothesis (H0) is helpful in making a claim by the
reasercher that his/her findings are not fortuitous or by chance.

Choose the correct option:

1. Both (a) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (a) and (R) are correct and (R) is not correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is correct but (R) is incorrect.
4. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct.
Q72.Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion (A) and
the either is labelled as Reason (R).
• Assertion (A) :Research Hypothesis (H1) cannot be directly verified.
• Reason(R) : Null Hypothesis (H0) is helpful in making a claim by the
reasercher that his/her findings are not fortuitous or by chance.

Choose the correct option:

1. Both (a) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (a) and (R) are correct and (R) is not correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is correct but (R) is incorrect.
4. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct.
Q73. Identify the features of empirico-inductive paradigm of research
(A) Research is concerned with the process rater than simply with outcomes of
products
(B) Based on logical positivist philosphy which assumes a single objective reality
(C) Researchers are concerned with what are called ‘participant perspectives’
(D) Attempts to establish universal context free generalizations

Choose the correct option :

1. (A) and (B) only
2. (B) and (C) only
3. (C) and (D) only
4. (A) and (C) only
Q73. Identify the features of empirico-inductive paradigm of research
(A) Research is concerned with the process rater than simply with outcomes of
products
(B) Based on logical positivist philosphy which assumes a single objective reality
(C) Researchers are concerned with what are called ‘participant perspectives’
(D) Attempts to establish universal context free generalizations

Choose the correct option :

1. (A) and (B) only
2. (B) and (C) only
3. (C) and (D) only
4. (A) and (C) only
Q74. A questionaire that scope for any respondent,own view is
called

1. Close - ended
2. Schedule
3. Unstructured
4. Open – ended
Q74. A questionaire that scope for any respondent,own view is
called

1. Close - ended
2. Schedule
3. Unstructured
4. Open – ended
A questionnaire is the most widely used tool in
research for data collection. It contains a series
of questions concerning the particular problem
being studied. It is a self – administered tool to
collect information regading any events,
phenomenon, practices or attitudes of an
individual or an institution.
Q75.Independent verification of a research effort is known as :

1. Equiry
2. Investigation
3. Probe
4. Replication
Q75.Independent verification of a research effort is known as :

1. Equiry
2. Investigation
3. Probe
4. Replication
Q76.Which one of the following is an important characteristic of
the researchers involved in qualitative study ?

1. Enthusiasm
2. Non-partisam
3. Reflexivity
4. Transparency
Q76.Which one of the following is an important characteristic of
the researchers involved in qualitative study ?

1. Enthusiasm
2. Non-partisam
3. Reflexivity
4. Transparency
Reflexivity in Qualitative research

Reflexivity is about acknowledging your role in the

research . As a qualitative research, you are part of
the research process, and our prior experiences,
assumptions and beliefs will influence the research
process.
Q77.Survey research is based on which of the following ?

1. Constructivism
2. Hermeneutics
3. Interpretivisim
4. Positivism
• Survey Research is defined as the process of conducting research using
surveys that researchers send to survey respondents.

• The data collected from surveys is then statistically analyzed to draw

meaningful research conclusion

• Researchers can conduct research in multiple ways, but surveys are proven
to be one of the most effective and trustworthy research methods.

• Generally, it’s the primary step towards obtaining quick information about
mainstream topics and conducting more rigorous and detailed quantitative
research methods like surveys/polls or qualitative research methods like
focus groups/on-call interviews can follow.

• There are many situations where researchers can conduct research using a
blend of both qualitative and quantitative strategies.
• The term positivism was coined by the French
philosopher Auguste Comte in the 19th century and
reflected through by Francis Bacon, John Locke, Isaac
Newton.

• In philosophy, positivism mainly adheres to the idea that

‘factual’ knowledge gained through observation is
trustworthy.

• Positivism relies upon quantifiable perceptions that

prompted measurable examinations. {Methodology
Quantitative/ fixed objective}
• Here, the role of the researcher is limited to collect data
collection and interpretation in an objective way.

• Positivists usually adopt the deductive approach, the

concentration is on facts.

• The researcher is independent that means maintaining

minimal interaction with participants and research is purely
objective & the world is external.

• There is one reality, knowable within probability. {Ontology

Reality – only one reality}
The following Table 1 illustrates ontology, epistemology, axiology and typical
research methods associated with positivism research philosophy:

Ontology Epistemology Axiology Typical methods

Scientific method
Value-free research
Real, external, Observable and
independent measurable facts
Researcher is Typically deductive, highly
detached, neutral structured, large samples,
One true reality Law-like
and independent of measurement, typically
(universalism) generalizations
what is researched quantitative method of
Numbers
analysis, but a range of
Granular (things)
Researcher data can be analysed
Causal explanation
maintains objective
Ordered and prediction as
stance
contribution
Q78.In experimental research based studies the observation
derived from which of the following variables are considered
for statistical analysis?

1. Independent variables
2. Dependent variables
3. Academic achievement
4. Control variables
Q78.In experimental research based studies the observation
derived from which of the following variables are considered
for statistical analysis?

1. Independent variables
2. Dependent variables
3. Academic achievement
4. Control variables
Q79.In research, reliability is that quality of a
measurement procedure which provide:

1. Repeatability and accuracy

2. Punchuality and accuracy
3. Accuracy and speed
4. Speed and repeatability
Q79.In research, reliability is that quality of a
measurement procedure which provide:

1. Repeatability and accuracy

2. Punchuality and accuracy
3. Accuracy and speed
4. Speed and repeatability
Q80. The fish bowl draw is method of drawing a

1. Independent sample
2. Structured sample
3. Non – random sample
4. Random sample
Q80. The fish bowl draw is method of drawing a

1. Independent sample
2. Structured sample
3. Non – random sample
4. Random sample