In the historical research, external criticism means:

to get information about documents

validity of originality of documents

to get information about documents

In the two sets given below, Set – I specifies the methods of research while Set – Il describes the critical feature associated with a method of research. Match the two and select from the code to indicate your answer. Set – I (Research method) Set – II(Critical features associated)(a) Experimental method (i) Generalizing to the population from a large sample(b) Ex post facto method (ii) Establishing the patterns of events which have happened, through primary and secondary sources(c) Historical method (iii) Studying shared behaviour patterns(d) Ethnographic method (iv) Establishing cause and effect through control (v) Probing into the causal factors from the observed effects

(a) - (i), (b) - (ii), (c) - (iii), (d) - (iv)

(a) - (iv), (b) - (v), (c) - (ii), (d) - (iii)

(a) - (i), (b) - (ii), (c) - (iii), (d) - (iv)

(a) - (ii), (b) - (iii), (c) - (iv), (d) - (v)

(a) - (ii), (b) - (i), (c) - (iv), (d) - (iii)

A university teacher proposes a research project on 'why parents are apathetic to the university programs'. Which of the following research methods will be most appropriate for the project?

Participant - observation method

Given below are two statementsStatement I: Qualitative research paradigm emphasizes participant perspectives and uses an empirico-inductive approachStatement II: In the same research project, it is neither possible nor desirable to use both Qualitative and Quantitative research paradigmsIn light of the above statements, chose the most appropriate answer form the options given below

Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect

Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect

Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

Match the following :List 1List 2 a) Fundamental Research 1) To find solutions to problems faced by practitioners b) Applied Research 2) To establish facts experimentally c) Action Research 3) To identify right practices on the basis of established theory d) Case study 4) To establish concepts, principles, and theories e) Experimental Research 5) To study individuals in detail

(a)-(1), (b)-(3), (c)-(4), (d)-(2), (e)-(5)

(a)-(4), (b)-(3), (c)-(1), (d)-(5), (e)-(2)

(a)-(1), (b)-(3), (c)-(4), (d)-(2), (e)-(5)

(a)-(2), (b)-(3), (c)-(4), (d)-(1), (e)-(5)

(a)-(5), (b)-(2), (c)-(4), (d)-(3), (e)-(1)

For the following research problem, which of the listed research method will be most appropriate?"School principal's influence on trust: perspectives of mother's children with disabilities"

Focused group discussion (FGD) based method

17 + Mcqs in Types Of Research in UGC-NET Page 1 McqOptions

1.	In the historical research, external criticism means:
A.	content validity of documents
B.	validity of originality of documents
C.	to get information about documents
D.	to receive documents
Answer» C. to get information about documents

Discussion

2.	In the post positivistic approach to research which of the following types of researches got emphasized?A) Experimental researchB) Phenomenological researchC) Ethnographic researchD) Ex Post Facto researchE) Action researchGiven the correct answer from the options given below:
A.	A, B and C
B.	B, C and D
C.	B, C and E
D.	C, D and E
Answer» D. C, D and E

Discussion

3.	A university department plans to undertake a study wherein attitudes, Values and biases of teachers and students are to be probed with an eye on disclosing their patterns of adjustment. Which types of research methods will be considered appropriate in this context?(1) Experimental method(2) Case study method(3) Descriptive method(4) Ethnographic method(5) Historical methodSelect the correct answer from the options given below:
A.	(i) and (iii)
B.	(ii) and (iii)
C.	(ii) and (iv)
D.	(iii) and (v)
Answer» D. (iii) and (v)

Discussion

4.	In which of the following research methods, an empirico-inductive paradigm is employed?A) Ethnographic ProbeB) Case study methodC) Ex post facto methodD) Narrative methodE) Experimental methodSelect your answer from the options given below:
A.	A, B and C
B.	B, C and D
C.	A, B and D
D.	C, D and E
Answer» D. C, D and E

Discussion

5.	In the two sets given below, Set – I specifies the methods of research while Set – Il describes the critical feature associated with a method of research. Match the two and select from the code to indicate your answer. Set – I (Research method) Set – II(Critical features associated)(a) Experimental method (i) Generalizing to the population from a large sample(b) Ex post facto method (ii) Establishing the patterns of events which have happened, through primary and secondary sources(c) Historical method (iii) Studying shared behaviour patterns(d) Ethnographic method (iv) Establishing cause and effect through control (v) Probing into the causal factors from the observed effects
A.	(a) - (iv), (b) - (v), (c) - (ii), (d) - (iii)
B.	(a) - (i), (b) - (ii), (c) - (iii), (d) - (iv)
C.	(a) - (ii), (b) - (iii), (c) - (iv), (d) - (v)
D.	(a) - (ii), (b) - (i), (c) - (iv), (d) - (iii)
Answer» B. (a) - (i), (b) - (ii), (c) - (iii), (d) - (iv)

Discussion

6.	Matching of Groups is adopted in
A.	Case Studies
B.	Experimental Studies
C.	Longitudinal Studies
D.	Descriptive Studies
Answer» C. Longitudinal Studies

Discussion

7.	According to one paradigm of research, following sequence is followed by the researchers:Theory → Generation of hypotheses → Data collection → Data analysis and results → Hypotheses confirmed or rejected → Revision of theoryThis way of conceptualizing research is based on which of the following:
A.	Inductive approach
B.	Deductive approach
C.	Qualitative approach
D.	Interpretative approach
Answer» C. Qualitative approach

Discussion

8.	A university teacher proposes a research project on 'why parents are apathetic to the university programs'. Which of the following research methods will be most appropriate for the project?
A.	Experimental method
B.	Historical method
C.	Participant - observation method
D.	Ex post facto method
Answer» D. Ex post facto method

Discussion

9.	Newton’s discovery of the law of gravity belongs to
A.	Fundamental Research
B.	Applied Research
C.	Action Research
D.	Quantitative Research
Answer» B. Applied Research

Discussion

10.	Given below are two statementsStatement I: Qualitative research paradigm emphasizes participant perspectives and uses an empirico-inductive approachStatement II: In the same research project, it is neither possible nor desirable to use both Qualitative and Quantitative research paradigmsIn light of the above statements, chose the most appropriate answer form 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

Discussion

11.	A research report showed that the population of a country increased from 20 million in 1941 A.D. to 60 million in 2000 A.D. The study can best be described as _______.
A.	Factorial
B.	Social
C.	Longitudinal
D.	Cross-sectional
Answer» B. Social

Discussion

12.	A researcher attempts to evaluate the effect of the method of feeding on anxiety - proneness of children. Which method of research would be appropriate for this?
A.	Case study method
B.	Experimental method
C.	Ex-post-facto method
D.	Survey method
Answer» D. Survey method

Discussion

13.	Match the following :List 1List 2 a) Fundamental Research 1) To find solutions to problems faced by practitioners b) Applied Research 2) To establish facts experimentally c) Action Research 3) To identify right practices on the basis of established theory d) Case study 4) To establish concepts, principles, and theories e) Experimental Research 5) To study individuals in detail
A.	(a)-(4), (b)-(3), (c)-(1), (d)-(5), (e)-(2)
B.	(a)-(1), (b)-(3), (c)-(4), (d)-(2), (e)-(5)
C.	(a)-(2), (b)-(3), (c)-(4), (d)-(1), (e)-(5)
D.	(a)-(5), (b)-(2), (c)-(4), (d)-(3), (e)-(1)
Answer» B. (a)-(1), (b)-(3), (c)-(4), (d)-(2), (e)-(5)

Discussion

14.	For the following research problem, which of the listed research method will be most appropriate?"School principal's influence on trust: perspectives of mother's children with disabilities"
A.	Experiment method
B.	Focused group discussion (FGD) based method
C.	Descriptive survey method
D.	Ex post facto method
Answer» C. Descriptive survey method

Discussion

15.	If one variable is measured on a nominal scale and other variable is measured on an interval scale, the appropriate research method will be :
A.	Experimental method
B.	Case-study method
C.	Cross-sectional method
D.	Correlation method
Answer» B. Case-study method

Discussion

16.	List I mentions various methods of research while List II offers their description.Match List I with List IIList IList IIA. Experiment methodI. A detailed description of the way people believe and act in a particular societyB. Ex-post facto methodII. Studies designed to obtain information concerning the current status of phenomenaC. Descriptive survey methodIII. Studying the effect of manipulating independent variable on the dependent variable under appropriate control imposed.D. Ethnographic methodIV. Conducting a probe into causal factors on the basis of evidence manifest now Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A.	A - I, B - II, C - III, D - IV
B.	A - IV, B - III, C - II, D - I
C.	A - II, B - I, C - IV, D - III
D.	A - III, B - IV, C - I, D - II
Answer» E.

Discussion

17.	A teacher proposes to find out the effect of praise and encouragement during a teaching learning session based on Skinner's theory of reinforcement. What type of research will it belong to ?
A.	Fundamental research
B.	Evaluative research
C.	Action research
D.	Applied research
Answer» E.

Discussion

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In the historical research, external criticism means:

In the post positivistic approach to research which of the following types of researches got emphasized?A) Experimental researchB) Phenomenological researchC) Ethnographic researchD) Ex Post Facto researchE) Action researchGiven the correct answer from the options given below:

In which of the following research methods, an empirico-inductive paradigm is employed?A) Ethnographic ProbeB) Case study methodC) Ex post facto methodD) Narrative methodE) Experimental methodSelect your answer from the options given below:

Matching of Groups is adopted in

A university teacher proposes a research project on 'why parents are apathetic to the university programs'. Which of the following research methods will be most appropriate for the project?

Newton’s discovery of the law of gravity belongs to

A research report showed that the population of a country increased from 20 million in 1941 A.D. to 60 million in 2000 A.D. The study can best be described as _______.

A researcher attempts to evaluate the effect of the method of feeding on anxiety - proneness of children. Which method of research would be appropriate for this?

For the following research problem, which of the listed research method will be most appropriate?"School principal's influence on trust: perspectives of mother's children with disabilities"

If one variable is measured on a nominal scale and other variable is measured on an interval scale, the appropriate research method will be :

A teacher proposes to find out the effect of praise and encouragement during a teaching­ learning session based on Skinner's theory of reinforcement. What type of research will it belong to ?

A teacher proposes to find out the effect of praise and encouragement during a teaching learning session based on Skinner's theory of reinforcement. What type of research will it belong to ?