Research aptitude – ugc net june-2020 question papers solved paper-1
Researchaptitude – ugc net june-2020 question papers solved paper-1
Q1➡|NET PAPER-1 JUNE 2021 If a researcher has to test a Hypothesis whether the difference between the means of two groups are significant, s/he will use:
Q2➡|NET PAPER-1 JUNE 2021 Given below are two statements: Statement I: Parametric statistics are more powerful than non-parametric statistics. Statement II: Parametric statistics are assumption free statistics. In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
i ➥ Both Stetement I and Statement II are false
ii ➥ Both Stetement I and Statement II are true
iii ➥ Stetement I is false but Statement II are true
iv ➥ Stetement I is true but Statement II are false
Q3➡|NET PAPER-1 JUNE 2021 Given below are two statements: Statement I: Exploratory studies mainly aim at developing hypotheses or questions for further research. Statement II: The goal of formal study is to test the hypotheses or answer the questions posed. In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
i ➥ Both Stetement I and Statement II are false
ii ➥ Both Stetement I and Statement II are true
iii ➥ Stetement I is false but Statement II are true
iv ➥ Stetement I is true but Statement II are false
Q4➡|NET PAPER-1 JUNE 2021 Which of the following are the stages of meta analysis? A. Understand the literature B. Conduct new studies to fill the gap C. Develop the inclusion and exclusion criteria of the study D. Locating primary studies E. Identify secondary data Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Q8➡| NET Nov 2020 24 Sept Shift-I A college teacher plans a research programme in which he/she intends to improve the socio-emotional aspect of his/her classroom climate during teaching which one of the following research methods will be considered appropriate in this context?
Q9➡| NET Nov 2020 24 Sept Shift-I Which of the following steps in research are least vulnerable to research ethics? A. Identifying the research variables B. Defining the research variables C. Data collection procedure D. Data analysis procedure E. Reporting research outcomes Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Q10➡| NET Nov 2020 24 Sept Shift-I The personalistic styles of writing a research report are permissible in which of the following research? A. Grounded theory research B. Experimental research C. Participant- observation based research D. Historical research E. Case study research Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Q11➡| NET Nov 2020 24 Sept Shift-II Arrange the steps in a Hypothetico – deductive research in the correct sequence A. Identifying and defining a research problem B. Defining the population and drawing a sub-set therefrom C. Data collection using appropriate research tasks followed by data analyses D. Hypothesis formulation and developing a design of research E. Taking a decision on the substantive research hypothesis via testing of the Nullhypothesis (H0 ) Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Q12➡| NET Nov 2020 24 Sept Shift-II Which of the following sampling techniques in research imply randomization and equal probability of drawing the units? A. Quota sampling B. Snowball sampling C. Stratified sampling D. Dimensional sampling E. Cluster sampling Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Q14➡| NET Nov 2020 24 Sept Shift-II A teacher proposes to find out the effect of praise and encouragement during a teaching learning session based on Skinner՚s theory of reinforcement. What type of research will it belong to?
Q16➡| NET Nov 2020 24 Sept Shift-II Given below are two statements Statement I: All research adds to the corpus of knowledge by advancing a theory Statement II: The focus of action research is basically on the amelioration of prevalent practices In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
i ➥ Both Statement I and Statement II are true
ii ➥ Both Statement I and Statement II are false
iii ➥ Statement I is true but Statement II is false
iv ➥ Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Q17➡| NET Nov 2020 25 Sept Shift-I Using an appropriate parametric test in a research project, the researcher finds evidence to reject the Null hypothesis. In doing so, which type of error is likely?
Q20➡| NET Nov 2020 25 Sept Shift-I Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R Assertion A: Empirico-inductive paradigm in research focuses on meaning-giving subjective perspectives to depict reality Reason R: The purpose of research in this paradigm is not to arrive at generalizations but to discover the reality as lived In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below
i ➥ Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
ii ➥ Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
Q21➡| NET Nov 2020, 25 Sept Shift-I A college/university teacher plans to test his/her substantive research hypothesis in a major project. Which of the following statements are considered relevant in this regard? A. Substantive research hypothesis has to clearly specify the relationship among variables B. Research hypothesis may be directed at finding out differential effects or relationships C. Null hypothesis should be formulated beforehand D. There is direct support available for testing the substantive research hypothesis E. The final decision on the research hypothesis may be reached indirectly by deciding the fate of the Null hypothesis Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Q23➡| NET Nov 2020 25 Sept Shift-II Which of the following are features of the qualitative research paradigm? A. The research is concerned with understanding the social phenomena from the participant՚s perspective B. It seeks to establish relationships, among variables and explains the causes of changes in measured social facts C. It is conducted in actual settings as the direct source of data and the researcher is the key instrument D. It is concerned with the process rather than simply with outcomes or products E. It attempts to establish universal context-free generalization Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Q24➡| NET Nov 2020 25 Sept Shift-II Given below are two statements Statement I: Reliability is a necessary but insufficient condition for validity Statement II: In respect of evaluation tools, validity is not an all or none concept but it exists as a continuum In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below
i ➥ Both Statement I and Statement II are true
ii ➥ Both Statement I and Statement II are false
iii ➥ Statement I is true but Statement II is false
iv ➥ Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Q25➡| NET Nov 2020 25 Sept Shift-II Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R Assertion A: A researcher has to observe codal formalities at all stages without scope and leeway for offending moral and ethical norms Reason R: In respect of data collection, data analysis and interpretation there is, however, a considerable scope of being ethically vulnerable In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.
i ➥ Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
ii ➥ Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
Q26➡| NET Nov 2020 25 Sept Shift-II A researcher administers an achievement test to assess and indicate the possible effect of an independent variable in his/her study. The distribution of scores on the test is found to be negatively skewed. On the basis of this, what can be stated with regard to the difficulty level of the test?
Q27➡| NET Nov 2020 29 Sept Shift-II Given below are two statements Statement I: Reliability is a necessary but insufficient condition for validity aspect of a research tool Statement II: Validity is threatened when a test measures only the construct it is designed to measure in a research In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below
i ➥ Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
ii ➥ Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
iii ➥ Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
iv ➥ Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
Q28➡| NET Nov 2020 29 Sept Shift-II Which of the following sampling methods in research are non-probability based? A. Cluster sampling method B. Dimensional sampling method C. Random sampling method D. judgement sampling method E. Snowball sampling method Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Q30➡| NET Nov 2020 29 Sept Shift-II Identify the features of scientific method from the following list A. Clearly defined variables and procedures B. Empirically verifiable hypotheses C. Little or no scope for self-correction D. Linguistic justification of conclusions E. Ability to rule out rival hypotheses Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Q31➡| NET Nov 2020 29 Sept Shift-II A university teacher proposes a research project on why parents are apathetic to the university programmes. Which of the following research methods will be most appropriate for the project?
Q32➡| NET 30-September-2020 Shift – I The scope for violating research ethics is considered to be relevant in respect of which of the following stages in a research study? A. Formulating research hypothesis and setting up a Null hypothesis for testing it B. Defining and delimiting the scope of the research study C. Analyzing and interpreting research data D. In defining a research population and method of sampling E. Reporting the research findings and using the same as a basis for policy formulation Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Q33➡| NET 30-September-2020 Shift – I Given below are two statements Statement I: Qualitative research is an umbrella term to refer to various research strategies that share certain characteristics Statement II: The research-data collected in qualitative research has been termed soft i.e.. , rich in description of people, places and conversation etc. In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
i ➥ Both Statement I and Statement II are true
ii ➥ Both Statement I and Statement II are false
iii ➥ Statement I is correct but Statement II is false
iv ➥ Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is true
Q34➡| NET 30-September-2020 Shift – I Given below are two statements Statement I: A research hypothesis is a tentative statement postulating a relationship between factual and conceptual elements of the variables Statement II: A researcher sets up a “Null hypothesis” so that the deduced consequences of a research hypothesis may be directly tested In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.
i ➥ Both Statement I and Statement II are true
ii ➥ Both Statement I and Statement II are false
iii ➥ Statement I is correct but Statement II is false
iv ➥ Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is true
Q35➡| NET 30-September-2020 Shift – I For the following research problem, which of the listed research methods will be most appropriate? “School principals influence on trust: Perspectives of mothers children with disabilities”
Q36➡| NET 30-September-2020 Shift – I In which one of the sampling methods, units comprising its constituents are groups taken intact rather than individually?
Q37➡| NET 30-September-2020 Shift – II Given below are two statements Statement I: Action research is cyclic in so far as it involves ′ Plan-Act-Observe Reflect cycle Statement II: The purpose of Action research is to develop a theory to explain causal relationship among variables In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
i ➥ Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
ii ➥ Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
iii ➥ Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
iv ➥ Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
Q38➡| NET 30-September-2020 Shift – II Which of the following features of research are associated with qualitative inquiring? A. Actual settings as the direct source of data B. Data collection under controlled conditions C. Concern with process rather than simply with outcomes D. Establishing relationships and explaining the causes of changes E. Concerned with what are called participant perspectives Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Q39➡| NET 30-September-2020 Shift – II Identify the characteristics of a good research hypothesis from the following A. Amenable to empirical verification B. Conceptual clarity in defining the variables C. Plausibility of relationships postulated D. Accessibility in terms of researcher՚s resources E. Extent of its non-refutability Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Q40➡| NET 30-September-2020 Shift – II A university teacher plans to study the performance of students in implementing specific projects in terms of their creativity level ″ . Which method of research will be appropriate to use in this context?
Q41➡| NET 30-September-2020 Shift – II A research scholar while writing his/her thesis uses ICT at various stages of research conducted. He/she justifies the conceptual errors in interpreting results attributing the same to the specific ICT devices. This will be labelled as.
Q42➡| NET 1-October-2020 Shift -I Identify sampling procedures in which units are chosen giving an equal and independent chance? A. Quota sampling procedure B. Stratified sampling procedure C. Dimensional sampling procedure D. Random sampling procedure E. Systematic sampling procedure Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Q43➡| NET 1-October-2020 Shift -I The research method which focuses on establishing causal relationships with controls among variables – independent, moderator and dependent, is called
Q44➡| NET 1-October-2020 Shift -I What are the characteristic features of the Quantitative Research paradigm? A. It is Hypothetico-deductive. B. It is focused on natural settings. C. It lays stress on generalizations to the population characteristics. D. It emphasizes numeric data from a large number of people. E. It says that the literature review plays a minor role but justify the problem. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Q45➡| NET 1-October-2020 Shift -I What is the usual sequence of steps in the scientific method? A. Hypothesis making by identifying the variables B. Felt need which is creating the problem C. Identifying the difficulty and problem statement formulation D. Data analysis and interpretation E. Collection of data using appropriate research tools Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Q46➡| NET 1-October-2020 Shift -I Given below are two statements Statement I: Qualitative research paradigm emphasizes participant perspectives and uses an Empirico-inductive approach. Statement II: In the same research project, it is neither possible nor desirable to use both Qualitative and Quantitative research paradigms In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
i ➥ Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
ii ➥ Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
iii ➥ Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
iv ➥ Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
Q47➡| NET 9-October-2020 Shift – I In a research project using ‘triangulation’ approach which of the following can form part of the investigation on studying “parental participation, attitude and problems” ? (A) Interview (B) Observation (C) Tests (D) Sociometry (E) Focused group discussion Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Q48➡| NET 9-October-2020 Shift – I In which method of research the independent variable is manipulated to observe and measure its effect on dependent variable?
Q49➡| NET 9-October-2020 Shift – I Which of the following research forms, aims primarily at putting to use the theoretical advances with an eye on exploring the potential for generalizability?
Q50➡| NET 9-October-2020 Shift – I In which of the following there is considerable scope for violation of research ethics? (A) Problem formulation (B) Data interpretation (C) Hypothesis making (D) Reporting of research results (E) Using research tools prepared by others Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Q51➡| NET 9-October-2020 Shift – I Given below are two statements: Statement I: A research hypothesis is a conjectural statement postulating the relationship among variables with a view to advance solution to the problem of study. Statement II: The Non-probability sampling procedures provide the best estimate for the population parameter. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
i ➥ Both Statement I and Statement II are true
ii ➥ Both Statement I and Statement II are false
iii ➥ Statement I is correct but Statement II is false
iv ➥ Statement I is correct but Statement II is false
Q➡| What is the correct decreasing order of research paper publications among the following BRICS countries? (A) India (B) China (C) South Africa (D) Russia Identify the correct sequence:
Q54➡| NET 9-October-2020 Shift – II Given below are two statements: Statement I: In order to ensure authenticity, a researcher has to indicate original sources from which data are culled. Statement II: In data analysis and interpretation the researcher has to evince necessary rigour and appropriateness of procedures. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
i ➥ Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
ii ➥ Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
iii ➥ Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
iv ➥ Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
Q55➡| NET 9-October-2020 Shift – II Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R) : Assertion (A) : Use of ICT in research facilitates access and accuracy of research findings. Reason (R) : A researcher has to follow various styles of referencing and format while writing a thesis with an intent for deriving support from ICT. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
i ➥ Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
ii ➥ Both (A) and R) are correct but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A)
Q57➡| NET 17-October-2020 Shift I Which of the following features best describe an independent variable in research? (A) It is the cause in the cause-effect relationship. (B) It is the effect in the cause-effect relationship. (C) It is the condition or characteristic which is manipulated in an experimental study. (D) It is the variable which is placed under control. (E) It is a kind of response variable. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Q58➡| NET 17-October-2020 Shift I When a particular statistics in a research situation is evidently declared to be significant, which of the following decisions will be considered tenable? (A) Null hypothesis is rejected (B) Alternative hypothesis is accepted (C) Null hypothesis is accepted (D) Alternative hypothesis is rejected (E) Null hypothesis along with the alternate hypothesis are accepted. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Q59➡| NET 17-October-2020 Shift I Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R) : Assertion (A) : Data must be authentic before it can be of any value in a historical research, yet proof of authenticity does not establish ′ its value, it must also be accurate. Reason (R) : External criticism is, therefore, referred to as lower criticism of the data. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
i ➥ Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
ii ➥ Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A)
Q60➡| NET 17-October-2020 Shift I tatement I: Chance or accidental errors in research will cause obtained results to depart from the true value as often in one direction or in another. Statement II: Systematic error causes obtained results in research to vary in a particular direction and is far more likely to catch the researcher by surprise than is chance error. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate from the options given below:
i ➥ Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
ii ➥ Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
iii ➥ Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
iv ➥ Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
Q61➡| NET 17-October-2020 Shift – II Given below are two statements: Statement I: The goal of inquiry in fundamental research is directed at bringing an increment in the fund of knowledge. Statement II: Action research is a research by the practitioner, for the practitioner and of the practitioner. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer options given below:
i ➥ Both Statement I and Statement II are true
ii ➥ Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
iii ➥ Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
iv ➥ Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
Q64➡| NET 17-October-2020 Shift – II In establishing a research problem for a Ph. D. level course, in the initial stage which of the following stages are crucial? (A) Hypothesis making (B) Locating a problem area from a field through survey of related literature (C) Defining the population of research and its characteristics (D) Selecting a pointed issue called a problem by a process of logical analysis (E) Defining and delimiting the problem Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Q65➡| NET 17-October-2020 Shift – II From the following, identify those which are called non-probability sampling procedures: (A) Systematic sampling (B) Quota sampling (C) Stratified sampling (D) Purposive sampling (E) Snowball sampling Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Q67➡| NET 5-November-2020 Shift – II Identify the non-probability sampling procedures from the following: (A) Simple random sampling (B) Quota sampling (C) Cluster sampling (D) Snowball sampling (E) Dimensional sampling Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Q68➡| NET 5-November-2020 Shift – II A college principal conducts an ethnographic probe into the problems faced by tribal students. Which method of sampling will be most appropriate?
Q68➡| NET 5-November-2020 Shift – II Given below are two statements: Statement I: Fundamental research is directed at exploring the applicability of truths and principles already established. Statement II: Action research aims at ameliorating the ongoing conditions and practices. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
i ➥ Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
ii ➥ Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
iii ➥ Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
iv ➥ Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
Q69➡| NET 5-November-2020 Shift – II Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R) : Assertion (A) : Research ethics and its observance is necessary in the interest of credibility and quality of research. Reason (R) : The policy making bodies have to be accountable for pursuing research with an eye on promoting excellence. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
i ➥ Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
ii ➥ Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A)
Q70➡| NET 5-November-2020 Shift – II A researcher intends to find out the differences in motivational outlook of first degree level students in terms of their belongingness to rural/urban areas and the educational status of parents. What will be the dependent variable in this study?
Q71➡| NET 5-November-2020 Shift – II Given below are two statements: Statement I: When we perform an experiment, then the set S of all possible outcomes is called the sample space. Statement II: Any superset of a sample space is called an event. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
i ➥ Both Statement I and Statement II are true
ii ➥ Both Statement I and Statement II are false
iii ➥ Statement I is correct but Statement II is false
iv ➥ Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is true
Q72➡| NET 11-November-2020 Shift – I Identify the features of qualitative research from the following: (A) Researcher becomes immersed in the situation present or past (B) Researcher is detached from the study to avoid bias (C) It develops context-bound generalizations (D) It is based on logical positivist philosophy (E) It uses an emergent research design Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Q75➡| NET 11-November-2020 Shift – I Given below are two statements: Statement I: Every research institute has to enforce research ethics in order to ensure credibility and meaningfulness of human inquiry Statement II: ICT and its use in research has abetted ethical lapses in the conduct of research wherever it has been put in place. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
i ➥ Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
ii ➥ Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
iii ➥ Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
iv ➥ Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
Q76➡| NET 11-November-2020 Shift – I Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R) : Assertion (A) : The purpose of research is also to revisit the situations in a bid to ensure needed amelioration and improvement. Reason (R) : Action research is a format of research which is basically directed at bettering the situations. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
i ➥ Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
ii ➥ Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
Q79➡| NET 11-November-2020 Shift – II In conducting an empirical study, a researcher employs a non-parametric test for data analysis and finds that the ‘statistics’ arrived at is ‘significant’ at . 05 level. What decisions will be warranted thereafter? (A) Rejecting the Null hypothesis(H0) (B) Accepting the Null hypothesis (H0) (C) Accepting the alternate hypothesis(H1) (D) Keeping the decision in abeyance (E) Rejecting the alternate hypothesis (H1) Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Q80➡| UGC NET Decemeber 2019 Which of the following sampling procedures will be appropriate for conducting researches with empirics inductive research paradigm?
i ➥ Systematic sampling procedure
ii ➥ Simple random sampling procedure
iii ➥ Stratified sampling procedure
iv ➥ Any of the non probability sampling procedures
Q81➡| UGC NET Decemeber 2019 In which of the following formats ‘Chapter Scheme’ of the document has to be formally approved by a research degree committee in the university?
Q82➡| UGC NET Decemeber 2019 A research scholar while submitting his/her thesis, did not acknowledge in the preface the help and support of the respondents of the questionnaires used. This will be called an instance of
Q83➡| UGC NET December 2019 The purpose of this research is to gain background information, to define terms, to clarify the problems, to develop hypothesis, to establish research priorities and objective and to develop questions with answers. The above statement is related to which among the following types of research?
Q84➡| UGC NET December 2019 A university teacher plans to improve the study habits of students in his/her class. Which type of research paradigm will be helpful in this regard?
Q85➡| UGC NET June 2019 In which of the following research studies interpretation and meaning get more attention than formulation of generalisations? (A) Historical of studies (B) Survey studies (C) Philosophical studies (D) Ethnographic studies (E) hypothetico-deductive studies (F) Ex-post facto studies Choose your answer from the options given below
Q86➡| UGC NET June 2019 Through which research method, the manipulation of an independent variable and its effect on the dependent variable is examined with reference to a hypothesis under controlled conditions?
Q88➡| UGC NET June 2019 The research design is specially related to which of the following features in research? (i) Sample selection (ii) Formulation of a plan (iii) Deciding about the tool for data collection (iv) Hypothesis making (v) Choice of a field of inquiry Select your answer from the options given below
Q91➡| UGC NET December 2018 The kind of number which do not represent amounts but instead represent kind( different qualities, types or categories) are called as:
Q92➡| UGC NET December 2018 In a research setting participants may act differently because they think they are getting special attention. The reaction of treatment group to the special attention rather than the treatment itself is called as:
Q93➡| UGC NET December 2018 The characteristics of scientific method of research are: a) Empiricism b) Objective c) Systematic d) Secretive e) Security related f) Predictive
Q94➡| UGC NET December 2018 The characteristics of scientific method of research are: a) Empiricism b) Objective c) Systematic d) Secretive e) Security related f) Predictive
