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This section includes 12 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your UGC-NET knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
In research, reliability is that quality of a measurement procedure which provides: |
| A. | repeatability and accuracy |
| B. | punctuality and accuracy |
| C. | accuracy and speed |
| D. | speed and repeatability |
| Answer» B. punctuality and accuracy | |
| 2. |
Given below are two statementsStatement I: Reliability is a necessary but insufficient condition for validityStatement II: In respect of evaluation tools, validity is not an all or none concept but it exists as a continuumIn light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate 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 |
| Answer» B. Both Statement I and Statement II are false | |
| 3. |
Given below two statements - one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R):Assertion (A): A researcher can draw a definitive conclusion even if there is little evidence to support itReason (R): Statistical test of significance helps a researcher in drawing logically correct inferences from the data. In the light of the above statements choose the correct option: |
| A. | Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) |
| B. | Both (A) and (R) are correct, and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) |
| C. | (A) is true, but (R) is false |
| D. | (A) is false, but (R) is true |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4. |
Identify the features of the scientific method from the following listA. Clearly defined variables and proceduresB. Empirically verifiable hypothesesC. Little or no scope for self-correctionD. Linguistic justification of conclusionsE. Ability to rule out rival hypothesesChoose the correct answer from the options given below: |
| A. | A, B and E only |
| B. | B, C and D only |
| C. | C, D and E only |
| D. | B, D and E only |
| Answer» B. B, C and D only | |
| 5. |
In the research method, generalisations may be made that will be applicable to other situations of the same type. What is this called? |
| A. | Cohort study |
| B. | Case study |
| C. | Panel study |
| D. | Blind study |
| Answer» C. Panel study | |
| 6. |
A research problem is primarily chosen depending upon : |
| A. | its relevance |
| B. | available |
| C. | interest of the researcher |
| D. | availability of literature |
| Answer» B. available | |
| 7. |
Given below are two statementsStatement I: Reliability is a necessary but insufficient condition for the validity aspect of a research toolStatement II: Validity is threatened when a test measures only the construct it is designed to measure in a researchIn light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options 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 but Statement II is incorrect |
| D. | Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct |
| Answer» D. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct | |
| 8. |
Match List I with List IIList IList IIMethods of estimating the reliability of a testDescriptionA. Test-retest methodI. Administering the test in one session with two equivalent halves of the test for correlationB. Alternate from the methodII. Two or more raters score the test independentlyC. Split – half – methodIII. Administering the same test to the same group at two different sessionsD. Inter-rater methodIV. Administering the two forms of the test to the same group at two different sessionsChoose the correct answer from the options given below: |
| A. | A - I, B - II, C - III, D - IV |
| B. | A - II, B - I, C - IV, D - III |
| C. | A - IV, B - III, C - II, D - I |
| D. | A - III, B - IV, C - I, D - II |
| Answer» E. | |
| 9. |
An example for scientific knowledge is: |
| A. | The right of a prophet |
| B. | social customs |
| C. | Theology |
| D. | Laboratory and field experiments |
| Answer» E. | |
| 10. |
________ thinking enables us to write statements and develop arguments in a step-by-step coherent manner. |
| A. | Accurate |
| B. | Scientific |
| C. | Logical |
| D. | Clear |
| Answer» D. Clear | |
| 11. |
In the list of statements given below which of them offer a suitable definition of research? Give your answer by selecting from the code.1) Research means a repeated search.2) Research is basically an answer to a question.3) Research provides an authentic solution to a problem.4) Research is an endeavour to prove one's hypothesis.5) Research is a meaning-giving process.6) Research means drawing a sample from a defined population. |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 2, 3 and 6 |
| C. | 1, 4 and 6 |
| D. | 2, 3 and 5 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 12. |
Match correctly the items of Column I with the items of Column II Column I Column II(A)Ontology(i)Ideographic(B)Epistemology(ii)Realism(C)Methodology(iii)Survey(D)Method(iv)PositivismChoose the correct option from those given below: |
| A. | (A) - (ii), (B) - (iv), (C) - (iii), (D) - (i) |
| B. | (A) - (ii), (B) - (i), (C) - (iii), (D) - (iv) |
| C. | (A) - (iv), (B) - (ii), (C) - (i), (D) - (iii) |
| D. | (A) - (ii), (B) - (iv), (C) - (i), (D) - (iii) |
| Answer» E. | |