Types-of-Research

Question 1

A university teacher plans to improve the study habits of students in his/her class. Which type of research paradigm will be helpful in this regard?

A
Evaluative research paradigm
B
Fundamental research paradigm
C
Applied research paradigm
D
Action research paradigm
Research AptitudeTypes-of-ResearchUGC-NET Dec 2019 Part-1
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
Reasearch AptitudeTypes-of-ResearchUGC NET November 2020 Paper-1
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
Reasearch AptitudeTypes-of-ResearchUGC NET November 2020 Paper-1
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
Reasearch AptitudeTypes-of-ResearchUGC NET November 2020 Paper-1
Question 5
Which of the following variables cannot be expressed in quantitative terms?
A
Socio-economic Status
B
Marital Status
C
Numerical Aptitude
D
Professional Attitude
Research AptitudeTypes-of-Research2010 December UGC NET Paper 1
Question 6
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
Research AptitudeTypes-of-Research2010 December UGC NET Paper 1
Question 7
The term ‘phenomenology’ is associated with the process of
A
Qualitative Research
B
Analysis of Variance
C
Correlational Study
D
Probability Sampling
Research AptitudeTypes-of-Research2010 December UGC NET Paper 1
Question 8
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)
Research AptitudeTypes-of-Research2018 July 22 NTA UGC NET Paper 1
Question 9
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
Research AptitudeTypes-of-Research2017 January NTA UGC NET Paper 1
Question 10
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 AptitudeTypes-of-Research2015 December NTA UGC NET Paper 1
Question 11
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 AptitudeTypes-of-Research2016 July NTA UGC NET Paper 1
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