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
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
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
(D) Quota 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
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) Positively skewed
(B) Negatively skewed
(C) Leptokurtic skewed
(D) Zero skewed
47. A hypothesis is a
(A) law (B) canon (C) postulate (D) supposition
(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
(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
(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.
(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
(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.
(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
(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.
(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
(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
(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.
(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
(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
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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