Types-of-Research

Question 1
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.
       Research Aptitude       Types-of-Research       2012 June UGC NET Paper 1
Question 2
The Principles of fundamental research are used in
A
action research
B
applied research
C
philosophical research
D
historical research
       Research Aptitude       Types-of-Research       2013 December UGC NET Paper 1
Question 3
Read the following statements – one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R) :
Assertion (A) : Qualitative research in India has a long way to go to reach international standards.
Reason (R) : Because the funding agencies do not support qualitative research in academic institutions.
Find the correct answer from the codes given below :
A
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
B
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
C
(A) is true, but (R) is false.
D
Both (A) and (R) are false.
       Research Aptitude       Types-of-Research       2013 September UGC NET Paper 1
Question 4
With which one of the following techniques communality is associated ?
A
Univariate analysis
B
Factor analysis
C
Case studies
D
SWOT analysis
       Research Aptitude       Types-of-Research       2013 September UGC NET Paper 1
Question 5
Which of the following is not the critical feature of qualitative research?
A
Actual settings are the direct source of data.
B
Data take the forms of words or pictures.
C
Seeking to establish relationships among measured social facts.
D
Researcher becomes immersed in the situation, present or past related to the phenomena.
       Research Aptitude       Types-of-Research       2016 August NTA UGC NET Paper 1
Question 6
There are two sets given below, Set-I consists of methods of research and Set-II indicates their procedural characteristics. Match the two sets and choose your answer from the codes given below:
A
i iii iv v vii
B
iii iv v vi vii
C
i ii iii iv v
D
iii vi v ii i
       Research Aptitude       Types-of-Research       2016 August NTA UGC NET Paper 1
Question 7
Which of the following steps are required to design a questionnaire?
(a) Writing primary and secondary aims of the study.
(b) Review of the current literature.
(c) Prepare a draft of questionnaire.
(d) Revision of the draft.
A
(a), (b), (c) and (d)
B
(a), (b) and (c)
C
(a), (c) and (d)
D
(b), (c) and (d)
       Research Aptitude       Types-of-Research       2015 June NTA UGC Paper 1
Question 8
The conclusions/findings of which type of research cannot be generalized to other situations?
A
Causal Comparative Research
B
Historical Research
C
Descriptive Research
D
Experimental Research
       Research Aptitude       Types-of-Research       2015 June NTA UGC Paper 1
Question 9
Jean Piaget gave a theory of cognitive development of humans on the basis of his:
A
Evaluation Research
B
Fundamental Research
C
Applied Research
D
Action Research
       Research Aptitude       Types-of-Research       2015 June NTA UGC Paper 1
Question 10
In qualitative research paradigm, which of the following features may be considered critical?
A
Data collection with standardized research tools.
B
Sampling design with probability sample techniques.
C
Data collection with bottom-up empirical evidences.
D
Data gathering to take with top-down systematic evidences.
       Research Aptitude       Types-of-Research       2016 July NTA UGC NET Paper 1
Question 11
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.
       Research Aptitude       Types-of-Research       2015 December NTA UGC NET Paper 1
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