Characteristics of research NTA UGC NET

Characteristics of research

In this tutorial you will learn different characteristics of research which are given below.

1) Objectivity:

It means research is free of biases, prejudices and subjectivity.

Researchers usually take utmost precautions that results are not affected by their own presence, behaviour and attitude.

The following Approaches can be adopted to ensure objectivity during research process:

Keeping complete records of observations and data analyses in a form that other researchers can understand and evaluate.

• Using uniform, consistent procedures in all phases of data collection.

• Avoiding bias: Bias from external influences, personal beliefs, observers perspectives and human expectations can distort all data.

2) Credibility:

• It is the use of best source of information and the best procedures in the research.

• The excessive reliance on secondary data when the option of primary data is available entails the risk of reducing the credibility of the research.

3) Generalizability:

• It refers to the degree to which research findings can be applied to a large population.

• The sample considered is the representative of the whole population so the findings should also be applicable to the whole population.

4) Validity:

• Validity is based on accuracy of research. Higher accuracy tends to high validity.

• The extent to which a test or study measures what it is supposed to measure.

• Validity generally stands for accuracy of procedures, research instruments, tests, etc.

• Without validity, research goes in the wrong direction.

There are two types of validity.

1. Internal Validity

• If the effect of the dependent variable is only due to the independent variable(s) then internal validity is achieved.

• Internal validity is the extent to which you can be confident that a cause-and-effect relationship established in a study cannot be explained by other factors.

• Truth in the study

• Internal validity is called as credibility.

2.External Validity

• It refers to the extent to which research findings study can be applied (generalized) to other situations, groups or events.

• Truth in real world

• External validity is called as Generalization.

5) Reliability:

• The Degree to which research an investigation produces consistent and stable results.

• If any research produces similar results each time, then it is undertaken with similar population in the given context and with similar procedures, it is said to be a reliable research.

6) Systematic:

• Research should be follow a sequence of steps.

• Systematic approach should be follow to undertake any research work

7) Accuracy:

• Accuracy measures whether the research tools have been selected in the best possible manner and research procedures suit the research problem or not.

• Research findings are accurate by choosing best data collection tools, research processes, best appropriate sample.

8) Cyclical:

• Research is a cyclical process because it starts with a problem and ends with a problem.

9) Empirical:

• It is based on real-life experiences, direct experiences or observation by the researcher.

• It implies that research is related basically to one or more aspects of a real situation

10) Logical:

• A good research is logical, implies that research is guided by the rules of logical reasoning. Induction and deduction are of great value in research, which have been discussed under types of research.

11) Replicable:

• If we receives same results with different condition, different method, then our research is replicable.

• The results of the research to be verified by replicating the study and thereby building a sound basis for decisions.

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Q1➡ | 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
Answer – I
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Q2➡ | 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
Answer – III
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Q3➡ | 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
Answer – I
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Q4➡ | NET Paper-1 December 2018
The characteristics of scientific method of research are:
a) Empiricism
b) Objective
c) Systematic
d) Secretive
e) Security related
f) Predictive
i ➥ (a), (b), (c) and (f)
ii ➥ (d), (e), (f) and (a)
iii ➥ (a), (b), (d) and (e)
iv ➥ (c), (d), (e) and (f)
Answer – I
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Q5➡ | NET Paper-1 July 2018
In the list given below, identify those statements which correctly describe the meaning and characteristics of research.
(A) Research is a method of improving our common sense.
(B) Deductive and inductive methods get integrated in a research process.
(C) Research is creativity and charisma.
(D) Research is the use of scientific method to provide answers to meaningful questions.
(E) Method of consulting and using experience is called research.
(F) The answers provided by research can be empirically verified.
i ➥ (B), (D) and (F)
ii ➥ (A), (B) and (C)
iii ➥ (D), (E) and (F)
iv ➥ (A), (C) and (E)
Answer – I
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Q6➡ | NET Paper-1 June 2015
Which of the following statements regarding the meaning of research are correct?
(a) Research refers to a series of systematic activity or activities undertaken to find out the solution of a problem.
(b) It is a systematic, logical and an unbiased process wherein verification of hypothesis, data analysis, interpretation and formation of principles can be done.
(c) It is an intellectual enquiry or quest towards truth.
(d) It leads to enhancement of knowledge.
i ➥ (a), (b), (c) and (d)
ii ➥ (a), (b) and (c)
iii ➥ (b), (c) and (d)
iv ➥ (a), (c) and (d)
Answer – I
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Q7➡ | NET Paper-1 June 2011
The essential qualities of a researcher are
i ➥ spirit of free enquiry
ii ➥ reliance on observation and evidence
iii ➥ systematization or theorizing of knowledge
iv ➥ all the above
Answer – IV
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Q8➡ | NET Paper-1 June 2010
A common test in research demands much priority on
i ➥ Reliability
ii ➥ Useability
iii ➥ Objectivity
iv ➥ All of the above
Answer – IV
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Q9➡ | NET Paper-1 June 2010
The main characteristic of scientific research is:
i ➥ Empirical
ii ➥ Theoretical
iii ➥ Experimental
iv ➥ all of the above
Answer – IV
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Q10➡ | NET Paper-1 December 2007
Authenticity of a research finding is its:
i ➥ Originality
ii ➥ Validity
iii ➥ Objectivity
iv ➥ all of the above
Answer – III
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Q11➡ | NET Paper-1 December 2005
A satisfactory statistical quantitative method should not possess one of the following qualities :
i ➥ Appropriateness
ii ➥ Measurability
iii ➥ Comparability
iv ➥ Flexibility
Answer – IV
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Q12➡ | NET Paper-1 December 2005
One of the following is not a quality of researcher :
i ➥ Unison with that of which he is in search
ii ➥ He must be of alert mind
iii ➥ Keenness in enquiry
iv ➥ His assertion to outstrip the evidence
Answer – IV
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Q13➡ | NET Paper-1 December 2005
Which of the following statement is correct ?
i ➥ objectives should be pin-pointed
ii ➥ objectives can be written in statement or question form
iii ➥ another word for problem is variable
iv ➥ all the above
Answer – IV
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Q14➡ | NET Paper-1 December 2004
Which of the following is NOT the characteristic of a research ?
i ➥ Research is systematic
ii ➥ Research is not a process
iii ➥ Research is problem oriented
iv ➥ Research is not passive
Answer – II
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