Research-Aptitude

Question 1
Match List I with List II:
List I List II
(Scales of measurement) (Description of properties)
a)Nominal (I) Classification and order
b)Ordinal (II) Classification
c)Interval (III) Classification, order and equal units
d)Ratio (IV) Classification order, equal units and Absolute Zero
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A
(A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)
B
(A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)
C
(A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)
D
(A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
Question 2
Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): In order to bridge the gap between theory and practice both fundamental and applied research formats have to be promoted.
Reason (R): Fundamental research focuses on theory making and applied research is directed at exploring the applicability of theory in varied practical situations.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
A
Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B
Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A)
C
(A) is correct but (R) is not correct
D
(A) is not correct but (R) is correct
Question 3
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Qualitative research is an umbrella term to refer to various research strategies that share certain characteristics. The data collected have been termed ‘soft’ i.e. rich in description.
Statement II: Qualitative research is mainly hypothesis deductive and employs mostly statiscal techniques for data analysis.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
B
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
C
Statement I is correct but Statement II is false
D
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is true
Question 4
In which of the following, there is a greater flexibility in both the methods and process of research?
A
Ethnography and phenomenology
B
Descriptive survey and impact studies
C
Experimental and observation based studies
D
Ex Post facto and historical studies
Question 5
In conducting an empirical study, a researcher employs a non-parametric test for data analysis and finds 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 alternative hypothesis (H1)
D) Keeping the decision in abeyance
E) Rejecting the alternative hypothesis (H1)
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A
(A) and (B) only
B
(B) and (C) only
C
(D) only
D
(A) and (C) only
Question 6
Which of the following are non-probability sampling methods?
A) Cluster sampling
B) Judgemental sampling
C) Systematic sampling
D) Snowball sampling
E) Quota sampling
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A
(A), (B) and (C) only
B
(B), (D) and (E) only
C
(B), (C) and (D) only
D
(C), (D) and (E) only
Question 6 Explanation: 
Nonprobability Sampling:
1. Convenient Sampling
2. Judgment Sampling or Purposive Sampling
3. Quota Sampling
4. Snowball Sampling
Probability Sampling:
1. Simple or Unrestricted Random Sampling
2. Systematic Sampling
3. Stratified Sampling
4. Cluster Sampling
Question 7
Which of the following are ethical principles in research?
A. Respect for participants
B. Informed consent
C. Justice for participants
D. Voluntary deception
E. Coercive consent
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A
A, B, C only
B
B, C, D only
C
C, D, E only
D
A, D, E only
Question 8
Given below are tow statements:
Statement I: In case are research study leads to generation of more research, then we will say it contain heuristic value.
Statement II: The discussion section does not allow freedom and flexibility in writing to the researcher.
In the light of the above statement, choose the correct answer from the option given below:
A
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
B
Both Statement I and Statement II are Incorrect
C
Statement I is correct and Statement II are incorrect
D
Statement I is incorrect and Statement II are correct
Question 9
What is Exploratory Research ?
A
It describes social situations, social events, social systems, social structures etc. The researcher observes/studies and then describes what did he find ?
B
It studies subjects about which either no information or the limited information is available.
C
It explains the causes of social phenomena. Describing the magnitude and nature of crimes committed by females in India is one aspect of female crime but why they commit crime is its explanatory aspect.
D
It is based on common sense knowledge based on the accumulated experiences and beliefs of the people.
Question 10
What is Explanatory Research?
A
It studies subject about which either no information or the limited information is available.
B
It describes social situations, social events, social systems, social structures etc. The researcher observes/studies and then describes what did he find?
C
It explains the causes of social phenomena. Describing the magnitude and nature of crimes committed by females in India is one aspect of female crime but why they commit crime is its explanatory aspect.
D
It is based on common sense knowledge based on the accumulated experiences and beliefs of the people.
Question 11
Standard deviation (S) and coefficient of variation (CV expressed as a percentage) of different datasets are given in A–D below. Compute the mean of each dataset and arrange in ascending order.
A.S= 4 CV= 40/9
B.S= 5 CV= 6.25
C.S=14 CV =70/3
D.S=16 CV=160/7
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A
C, B, D, A
B
C, D, B, A
C
A, D, B, C
D
D, B, C, A
Question 12
Which of the following are the risks of plagiarism for the researcher who plagiarises?
A. Losing of the Inspiration
B. Losing of the obtained titles
C. Destruction of obtained solutions
D. Destroying the public image
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
A
A and C only
B
B and C only
C
B and D only
D
C and D only
Question 13

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A
A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
B
A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
C
A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
D
A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III
Question 14
Knowledge is arrived at through the gathering of facts that provide the basis for laws. This refers to the principle of
A
Deducitivism
B
Constructionism
C
Objectivism
D
Inductivism
Question 15
Identify the variables associated with interval scale of measurement:
A. Time of the day in 24-hour format
B. Date of birth
C. Weight
D. Height
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A
A and B Only
B
C and D only
C
A, C and D Only
D
A Only
Question 16
The tendency of researchers to subtly and inadvertently affect the behaviours of participants in a study, obscuring the true effect of the independent variable, is called rese
A
Response bias
B
Experimenter bias
C
Social desirability bias
D
Hawthorne effect
Question 17
Arrange the following in the correct order of their appearance in the APA style of journal article referencing,
A. Name of journal in italics
B. doi
C. Initials of author
D. Title of article
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A
A,B,C,D
B
B,C,D,A
C
C,D,A,B
D
D,A,B,C
Question 18
Which of the following criteria in research relates mainly to the issue of casuality?
A
Transferability
B
Measurement validity
C
External validity
D
Internal validity
Question 19
A researcher decides to tell participants something false about a researcher session in order to mislead them. The researcher is using :
A
Naturalistic observation
B
Role playing
C
Active deception
D
Dehaoxing
Question 20
Match List - I with List - II
List - I      List - II
(Type of variable)      (Example)
A)Normal      (I) Satisfaction level
B)Ordinal      (II) Weight
C)Interval      (III) Ethnicity
d)Ratio      (IV) Year of death
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A
(A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)
B
(A)-(I), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)
C
(A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)
D
(A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)
Question 21
Arrange the data sets with given means (xˉ) and standard deviations (σ) in increasing order of their coefficient of variation
(A) xˉ=8,σ=1.7
(B) xˉ=11,σ=2.2
(C) xˉ=15,σ=3.6
(D) xˉ=16,σ=3
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A
(A),(B),(D),(C)
B
(B),(D),(C),(A)
C
(C),(B),(D),(A)
D
(D),(B),(A),(C)
Question 22
According to UGC regulations 2018 on plagiarism, which of the following similarities constitute Level-1 plagiarism ?
(A) 12%
(B)42%
(C)28%
(D)56%
(E)37%
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
A
(A),(B) and (C) only
B
(B),(C) and (D) only
C
(A),(C) and (E) only
D
(B),(C) and (E) only
Question 23
Which of the following are sources of data an historical research?     
A)Personal observation
B)Focused group discussion
C)Oral testimony
D)Relics
E)Actuaries
Choose the correct answer from the options given below 
A
A ,B,C only
B
A, C,D only
C
B,C, D Only
D
C,D,E Only
Question 24
Which of the following are the actions of an ethnographic researcher? 
A)     
He gets immersed in the Social Setting,
(B)    
He avoids collecting documents about the group members he is researching upon.     
(C)    
He observes the behavior of group members.
(D)    
He listens to their conversation.   
(E)    
He does not interview the participants when they are not amenable to observation.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below : 
A
A,B,C Only
B
A,C,D only
C
B,C,D only
D
C,D,E Only
Question 25
Given below are two statements :      
Statement I   : Non-probability samples use available respondents and no specific Selection procedure is followed.         

Statement II  :
It is a fact that non-probability samples accurately reflect the  population characteristics.    
In the light of the above statements. choose the correct answer from the options given below
A
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
B
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
C
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
D
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Question 26
Which one of the following is a tool of grounded theory ?
A
Constant comparison
B
Auditing
C
Deconstruction of narratives
D
Use of uncritical language
Question 27
One of the following is not a quality of researcher :
A
Unison with that of which he is in search
B
He must be of alert mind
C
Keenness in enquiry
D
His assertion to outstrip the evidence
Question 28
A satisfactory statistical quantitative method should not possess one of the following qualities :
A
Appropriateness
B
Measurability
C
Comparability
D
Flexibility
Question 29
Books and records are the primary sources of data in :
A
historical research
B
participatory research
C
clinical research
D
laboratory research
Question 30
Which of the following statement is correct ?
A
objectives should be pin-pointed
B
objectives can be written in statement or question form
C
another word for problem is variable
D
all the above
Question 31
The important pre-requisites of a researcher in sciences, social sciences and humanities are :
A
laboratory skills, records, supervisor, topic
B
Supervisor, topic, critical analysis, patience
C
archives, supervisor, topic, flexibility in thinking
D
topic, supervisor, good temperament, pre-conceived notions
Question 32
In finalizing a thesis writing format which of the following would form part of supplementary pages?
A
Table of contents
B
Conclusions of the study
C
Bibliography and Appendices
D
List of tables and figures
Question 33
Which of the following research types focuses on ameliorating the prevailing situations?
A
Applied Research
B
Action Research
C
Experimental Research
D
Fundamental Research
Question 34
A researcher attempts to evaluate the effect of method of feeding on anxiety – proneness children. Which method of research would be appropriate for this?
A
Experimental method
B
Ex-post-facto method
C
Survey method
D
Case study method
Question 35
Which of the following is susceptible to the issue of research ethics?
A
Faulty research design
B
Choice of sampling technique
C
Reporting of research findings
D
Inaccurate application of statistical techniques
Question 36
In which of the following arrangements a wider spectrum of ideas and issues may be made possible?
A
Workshop mode
B
Conference
C
Symposium
D
Research Article
Question 37
Identify the correct order of the following components which are interrelated in research.
(i) Observation
(ii) Hypothesis making
(iii) Developing concepts
(iv) Deducing the consequences of theories
(v) Methods employed to obtain them
A
(v), (iv), (iii), (ii) and (i)
B
(i), (iii), (ii), (iv) and (v)
C
(ii), (iii), (i), (iv) and (v)
D
(iv), (v), (iii), (ii) and (i)
Question 38
In the list given below, identify those statements which correctly describe the meaning and characteristics of research.
(i) Research is a method of improving our common sense.
(ii) Deductive and inductive methods get integrated in a research process.
(iii) Research is creativity and charisma.
(iv) Research is the use of scientific method to provide answers to meaningful questions.
(v) Method of consulting and using experience is called research.
(vi) The answers provided by research can be empirically verified.
A
(ii), (iv) and (vi)
B
(i), (ii) and (iii)
C
(iv), (v) and (vi)
D
(i), (iii) and (v)
Question 39
In the two lists given below, List I provides the types of research methods, while List II indicates the critical features associated with them. Match the two lists and choose the correct answer from the code given below.
A
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
B
(ii) (iii) (iv) (v)
C
(i) (iii) (ii) (v)
D
(iv) (v) (ii) (i)
Question 40
A researcher uses parametric test in lieu of non-parametric test for analysis and interpretation of results. This may be described as a case of
A
Unethical research practice
B
Malpractice in reporting of results
C
Technical lapse in handling data
D
Manipulation of research results
Question 41
Which of the following provides more latitude to the researcher for creative expression ?
A
Thesis writing
B
Writing of a research article
C
Presentation of a conference paper
D
Preparing a research synopsis
Question 42
In doing action research what is the usual sequence of steps?
A
Reflect, observe, plan, act
B
Plan, act, observe, reflect
C
Plan, reflect, observe, act
D
Act, observe, plan, reflect
Question 43
Which sequence of research steps is logical in the list given below?
A
Problem formulation, Analysis, Development of Research design, Hypothesis making, Collection of data, Arriving at generalizations and conclusions.
B
Development of Research design, Hypothesis making, Problem formulation, Data analysis, Arriving at conclusions and data collection.
C
Problem formulation, Hypothesis making, Development of a Research design, Collection of data, Data analysis and formulation of generalizations and conclusions.
D
Problem formulation, Deciding about the sample and data collection tools, Formulation of hypothesis, Collection and interpretation of research evidence.
Question 44
Below are given two sets — research methods (Set-I) and data collection tools (Set-II).
Match the two sets and indicate your answer by selecting the correct code:
A
ii i iii iv
B
iii iv ii i
C
ii iii i iv
D
ii iv iii i
Question 45
The issue of 'research ethics' may be considered pertinent at which stage of research?
A
At the stage of problem formulation and its definition
B
At the stage of defining the population of research
C
At the stage of data collection and interpretation
D
At the stage of reporting the findings.
Question 46
In which of the following, reporting format is formally prescribed?
A
Doctoral level thesis
B
Conference of researchers
C
Workshops and seminars
D
Symposia
Question 47
The principal of a school conducts an interview session of teachers and students with a view to explore the possibility of their enhanced participation in school programmes. This endeavour may be related to which type of research?
A
Evaluation Research
B
Fundamental Research
C
Action Research
D
Applied Research
Question 48
Which of the following statements is not true in the context of participatory research?
A
It recognizes knowledge as power.
B
It emphasises on people as experts.
C
It is a collective process of enquiry.
D
Its sole purpose is production of knowledge.
Question 49
Which of the following statements is true in the context of the testing of a hypothesis?
A
It is only the alternative hypothesis that can be tested.
B
It is only the null hypothesis that can be tested.
C
Both, the alternative and the null hypotheses can be tested.
D
Both, the alternative and the null hypotheses cannot be tested.
Question 50
Which of the following are the basic rules of APA style of referencing format?
(a) Italicize titles of shorter works such as journal articles or essays
(b) Invert authors’ names (last name first)
(c) Italicize titles of longer works such as books and journals
(d) Alphabetically index reference list
A
(a) and (b)
B
(b), (c) and (d)
C
(c) and (d)
D
(a), (b), (c) and (d)
There are 50 questions to complete.

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