Research Aptitude Questions of NTA UGC NET Paper I

Which of the following options are the main tasks of research in modern society?

(I) to keep pace with the advancement in knowledge.

(II) to discover new things.

(III) to write a critique on the earlier writings.

(IV) to systematically examine and critically analyse the investigations/sources with objectivity.

Match List-I (Interviews) with List-II (Meaning) and select the correct answer from the code given below:

List – I (Interviews)                             List – II (Meaning)

(a) structured interviews                     (i)  greater flexibility approach

(b) Unstructured interviews                (ii) attention on the questions to be answered

(c) Focused interviews                        (iii) individual life experience

(d) Clinical interviews                         (iv) Pre determined question

(v) non-directive

Code:

(a)        (b)        (c)        (d)

(A)       (iv)       (i)         (ii)        (iii)

(B)       (ii)        (iv)       (i)         (iii)

(C)       (v)        (ii)        (iv)       (i)

(D)       (i)         (iii)       (v)        (iv)

What do you consider as the main aim of interdisciplinary research?

One of the aims of the scientific method in research is to:

The depth of any research can be judged by:

Which of the following statement is correct?

Which of the following indicates evaluation?

Research can be conducted by a person who:

Which of the following statements is correct?

Which of the following is not the Method of Research?

Research can be classified as:

The first step of research is:

To test null hypothesis, a researcher uses:

A research problem is feasible only when:

Bibliography given in a research report:

Fundamental research reflects the ability to:

The study in which the investigators attempt to trace an effect is known as:

Collection of information in advance before designing communication strategy is known as:

Generalised conclusion on the basis of a sample is technically known as:

The experimental study is based on:

The main characteristic of scientific research is:

Authenticity of a research finding is its:

Which technique is generally followed when the population is finite?

Research problem is selected from the stand point of:

Which one is called non-probability sampling?

Formulation of hypothesis may NOT be required in:

Field-work based research is classified as:

Which of the following sampling method is appropriate to study the prevalence of AIDS amongst male and female in India in 1976, 1986, 1996 and 2006?

The research is always –

The research that applies the laws at the time of field study to draw more and more clear ideas about the problem is:

When a research problem is related to heterogeneous population, the most suitable sampling method is:

The process not needed in experimental research is:

A research problem is not feasible only when:

How can the objectivity of the research be enhanced?

Action-research is:

The basis on which assumptions are formulated:

Which of the following is classified in the category of the developmental research?

We use Factorial Analysis:

A null hypothesis is

The research which is exploring new facts through the study of the past is called

Action research is

The process not needed in Experimental Researches is

Manipulation is always a part of

Which correlation co-efficient best explains the relationship between creativity and intelligence?

Action research means

Research is

A common test in research demands much priority on

Which of the following is the first step in starting the research process?

If  a  researcher  conducts  a  research on finding  out  which  administrative style contributes  more  to institutional effectiveness ? This will be an example of

Normal Probability Curve should be

Which of the following variables cannot be expressed in quantitative terms?

A doctor studies the relative effectiveness of two drugs of dengue fever. His research would be classified as

The term ‘phenomenology’ is associated with the process of

The ‘Sociogram’ technique is used to study

A research paper is a brief report of research work based on

Newton gave three basic laws of motion. This research is categorized as

A group of experts in a specific area of knowledge assembled at a place and prepared a syllabus for a new course. The process may be termed as

In the process of conducting research “Formulation of Hypothesis” is followed by

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?

The essential qualities of a researcher are

A hypothesis is a

Suppose you want to investigate the working efficiency of nationalised bank in India, which one of the following would you follow?

Controlled group condition is applied in

Workshops are meant for

Which one of the following is a research tool?

Research is not considered ethical if it

The research that aims at immediate application is

When two or more successive footnotes refer to the same work which one of the following expressions is used?

Nine year olds are taller than seven year olds. This is an example of a reference drawn from

Conferences are meant for

Ex Post Facto research means

Research ethics do not include

Which one of the following is an indication of the quality of a research journal?

Good ‘research ethics’ means

Which of the following sampling methods is based on probability?

Which one of the following references is written according to American Psychological Association (APA) format?

Arrange the following steps of research in correct sequence :

1. Identification of the research problem
2. Listing of research objectives
3. Collection of data
4. Methodology
5. Data analysis
6. Results and discussion

Identify the incorrect statement:

A working hypothesis is

A research paper

Which one of the following belongs to the category of good ‘research ethics’?

Which of the following sampling methods is not based on probability?

Which one of the following references is written as per Modern Language Association (MLA) format?

A workshop is

Which one of the following is not a type of experimental method ?

Which one of the following is not a non-parametric test ?

Read the following statements – one labeled 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 :

Identify the correct sequence of research steps :

Deconstruction is a popular method of research in

With which one of the following techniques communality is associated ?

The variable which impacts the relationship between an independent variable and a dependent variable is known as

Which one of the following is a nonprobability sampling method ?

The sequential operations in scientific research are

In sampling, the lottery method is used for

Which is the main objective of research?

Sampling error decreases with the

The Principles of fundamental research are used in

Users  who use media for their own  ends are identified as

In a thesis, figures and tables are included in

A thesis statement is

The research approach of Max Weber to understand how people create meanings in natural settings is identified as

Which one of the following is a non probability sampling?

The research stream of immediate application is

The core elements of dissertation are

What is a Research Design?

“Sampling Cases” means

The frequency distribution of a research data which is symmetrical in shape similar to a normal distribution but center peak is much higher, is

When planning to do a social research, it is better to

When academicians are called to deliver lecture or presentations to an audience on certain topics or a set of topics of educational nature, it is called

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.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

The conclusions/findings of which type of research cannot be generalized to other situations?

A good thesis writing should involve:

(a) Reduction of punctuation and grammatical errors to a minimum.

(b) Careful checking of references.

(c) Consistency in the way the thesis is written.

(d) A clear and well written abstract.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

Which of the following statements regarding the meaning of research are correct?

(a) Research refers to a series of systematic activity or activities undertaken to find out the solution of a problem.

(b) It is a systematic, logical and an unbiased process wherein verification of hypothesis, data analysis, interpretation and formation of principles can be done.

(c) It is an intellectual enquiry or quest towards truth.

(d) It leads to enhancement of knowledge.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

Jean Piaget gave a theory of cognitive development of humans on the basis of his:

“Male and female students perform equally well in a numerical aptitude test.” This statement indicates a:

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 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

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

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.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below

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:

In qualitative research paradigm, which of the following features may be considered critical?

From the following list of statement identify the set, which has negative implications for ‘research ethics ’:

i. A researcher critically looks at the findings of another research.

ii. Related studies are cited without proper references.

iii. Research findings are made the basis for policymaking.

iv. Conduct of practitioners is screened in terms of reported research evidence.

v. A research study is replicated with a view to verify the evidences from other researches.

vi. Both policymaking and policy implementing processes are regulated in terms of preliminary studies.

In a research on the effect of child-rearing practices on stress –proneness of children in competing school projects, the hypothesis formulated is that ‘child rearing practices do influence stress- proneness’. At the data-analysis stage a null hypothesis is advanced to find out the tenability of research hypothesis. On the basis of the evidence available, the null hypothesis is rejected at 0.01 level of significance. What decision may be warranted in respect of the research hypothesis?

A research intends to explore the effect of possible factors for the organization of effective mid-day meal interventions. Which research method will be most appropriate for this study?

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

The format of thesis writing is the same as in