Explore topic-wise MCQs in UGC-NET.

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1.

A researcher while reporting his/her research findings gives weightage to stakeholder's perspective in a qualitative research theme. This will involve

A. Violation of ethical norms
B. Bias and prejudices
C. Disclosure of reality situation
D. Inappropriate interference of others in research
Answer» D. Inappropriate interference of others in research
2.

In which of the following there is considerable scope for violation of research ethics?(A) Problem formulation(B) Data interpretation(C) Hypothesis making(D) Reporting of research results(E) Using research tools prepared by othersChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

A. (A), (B) and (C) only
B. (B), (C) and (D) only
C. (B), (D) and (E) only
D. (C), (D) and (E) only
Answer» D. (C), (D) and (E) only
3.

Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R):Assertion (A): Research ethics is a must in order to lend credibility to the research findings and their use in authentic situations.Reasons (R): Application of ICT in research vouches for credibility of research results.In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options 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. (A) is false but (R) is true
Answer» D. (A) is false but (R) is true
4.

Identify the unethical practice of a researcher from the following:

A. Avoiding Plagiarism
B. Avoiding Duplication
C. Avoiding Reliable Information
D. Avoiding Manipulation
Answer» D. Avoiding Manipulation
5.

From the point of view of research ethics which of the following is least vulnerable in research?

A. Problem - formulation and identifying the variables involved
B. Data analysis and interpretation
C. Reporting of research result and their implications
D. Citing a theory in support of one's thesis
Answer» D. Citing a theory in support of one's thesis
6.

Identify those stages/steps of research in which ethical considerations become relevant.Code:(a) Identifying and defining research question.(b) Postulating relationships among variables to advance a solution.(c) Collecting data through use of research tools.(d) Defining the population and sampling procedure.(e) Data analysis and procedure employed.(f) Reporting procedure of findings/ results.

A. (a), (b) and (c)
B. (b), (c) and (f)
C. (c), (e) and (f)
D. (b), (c) and (d)
Answer» D. (b), (c) and (d)
7.

Identify unethical behaviours in research in the following set(i) Copying from other researches(ii) Publish findings when they slightly deviate from data(iii) Share data-base after research is completed(iv) Give importance to language over ideas

A. (i) (ii) (iii)
B. (ii) (iii) (iv)
C. (i) (ii) (iv)
D. (i) (iii) (iv)
Answer» D. (i) (iii) (iv)
8.

One of the following is a reference management software:

A. EndNote
B. Turnitin
C. Copyscape
D. Viper
Answer» B. Turnitin
9.

Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion A) and the other is labelled as Reason R):Assertion A): Research ethics mandates the use of appropriate and authentic procedures to arrive at truth and advancing solutions to the problem.Reason R): Credibility of research is not only a prized goal but a prerequisite for excellence in human pursuit.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
Answer» B. Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
10.

A research scholar while submitting his/her thesis did not acknowledge in the preface the help and support of the respondents of questionnaires used. This will be called an instance of:

A. Technical lapse
B. Wilful negligence
C. Unethical act
D. Lack of respect
Answer» D. Lack of respect
11.

During the process of data collection from the sample repondents, you obtained some sensitive information, what will be your ethical response in this regards?

A. Sharing the information with family members
B. Sharing the information within colleagues
C. Sharing the information with general public
D. Keeping the information confidential
Answer» E.
12.

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason RAssertion A: A researcher has to observe codal formalities at all stages without scope and leeway for offending moral and ethical normsReason R: In respect of data collection, data analysis and interpretation there is, however, a considerable scope of being ethically vulnerableIn light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options 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. A is false but R is true
Answer» B. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A