Which of the following are non-probability sampling methods?
A) Cluster sampling
B) Judgemental sampling
C) Systematic sampling
D) Snowball sampling
E) Quota sampling
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In which of the following, there is a greater flexibility in both the methods and process of research?

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)
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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:

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:

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
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Knowledge is arrived at through the gathering of facts that provide the basis for laws. This refers to the principle of

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
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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

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
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Which of the following criteria in research relates mainly to the issue of casuality?

A researcher decides to tell participants something false about a researcher session in order to mislead them. The researcher is using :

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
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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
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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%
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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:

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
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Which one of the following is a tool of grounded theory ?

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

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.
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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
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One of the following is not a quality of researcher :

A satisfactory statistical quantitative method should not possess one of the following qualities :

Books and records are the primary sources of data in :

Which of the following statement is correct ?

The important pre-requisites of a researcher in sciences, social sciences and humanities are :

Which of the following is susceptible to the issue of research ethics?

In which of the following arrangements a wider spectrum of ideas and issues may be made possible?

In finalizing a thesis writing format which of the following would form part of supplementary pages?

Which of the following research types focuses on ameliorating the prevailing situations?

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 researcher uses parametric test in lieu of non-parametric test for analysis and interpretation of results. This may be described as a case of

Which of the following provides more latitude to the researcher for creative expression ?

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

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.

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.

In doing action research what is the usual sequence of steps?

Which sequence of research steps is logical in the list given below?

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:

The issue of 'research ethics' may be considered pertinent at which stage of research?

In which of the following, reporting format is formally prescribed?

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 researcher is interested in studying the prospects of a particular political party in an urban area. What tool should he prefer for the study?

Ethical norms in research do not involve guidelines for:

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

Which of the following are the characteristics of a seminar?
(a) It is a form of academic instruction.
(b) It involves questioning, discussion and debates.
(c) It involves large groups of individuals.
(d) It needs involvement of skilled persons.

Which of the following statements is not true in the context of participatory research?

Which of the following statements is true in the context of the testing of a hypothesis?

Which of the following is an initial mandatory requirement for pursuing research?

The format of thesis writing is the same as in