Research Aptitude Free MCQs/Practice Questions – UGC NET Paper 1

281. Which of the following are the basic rules of the APA style of referencing format?
(i) Italicize titles of shorter works such as journal articles or essays.
(ii) Invert authors’ names (last name first).
(iii) Italicize titles of longer works such as books and journals.
(iv) Alphabetically index reference list.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
a. (i)and(ii)
b. (ii), (iii), and (iv)
c. (iii) and (iv)
d. (i), (ii), (iii), and (iv)

Ans. b

282. Which of the following statements is true in the context of testing of a hypothesis?
a. It is only the alternative hypothesis that can be tested.
b. It is only the null hypothesis that can be tested.
c. Both the alternative and the null hypotheses can be tested.
d. Both the alternative and the null hypotheses cannot be tested.

Ans. b

283. 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.

Ans. d

284. Which of the following steps are required to design a questionnaire?
(i) Writing primary and secondary aims of the study
(ii) Review of the current literature
(iii) Prepare a draft of questionnaire
(iv) Revision of the draft Codes:
a. (i), (ii), and (iii)
b. (i), (iii), and (iv)
c. (ii), (iii), and (iv)
d. (i), (ii), (iii), and (iv)

Ans. b

285. The conclusions/findings of which type of research cannot be generalized to other situations?
a. Historical research
b. Descriptive research
c. Experimental research
d. Causal comparative research

Ans. c

286. ‘Male and female students perform equally well in a numerical aptitude test’. This statement indicates a
a. Research hypothesis
b. Null hypothesis
c. Directional hypothesis
d. Statistical hypothesis

Ans. b

287. Jean Piaget gave a theory of cognitive development of humans on the basis of his
a. Fundamental research
b. Applied research
c. Action research
d. Evaluation research

Ans. a

288. A good thesis writing should involve
(i) Reduction of punctuation and grammatical errors to a minimum
(ii) Careful checking of references
(iii) Consistency in the way the thesis is written
(iv) A clear and well-written abstract Codes:
a. (i), (ii), (iii), and (iv)
b. (i), (ii), and (iii)
c. (i), (ii), and (iv)
d. (ii), (iii), and (iv)

Ans. a

289. Which of the following statements regarding the meaning of research are correct?
(i) Research refers to a series of systematic activity or activities undertaken to find out the solution of a problem.
(ii) It is a systematic, logical, and an unbiased process wherein verification of hypothesis data analysis, interpretation, and formation of principles can be done.
(iii) It is an intellectual enquiry or quest towards truth.
(iv) It leads to enhancement of knowledge. Codes:
a. (i), (ii), and (iii)
b. (ii), (iii), and (iv)
c. (i), (iii), and (iv)
d. (i), (ii), (iii), and (iv)

Ans. d

290. When academicians are called to deliver lectures or presentations to an audience on certain top¬ics or a set of topics of educational nature, it is called
a. Training programme
b. Seminar
c. Workshop
d. Symposium

Ans. b

291. When planning to do a social research, it is better to
a. Approach the topic with an open mind.
b. Do a pilot study before getting stuck into it.
c. Be familiar with literature on the topic.
d. Forget about theory because this is a very practical.

Ans. a

292. What is a research design?
a. A way of conducting research that is not grounded in theory.
b. The choice between using qualitative or quantitative methods.
c. The style in which you present your research findings, e.g., a graph.
d. A framework for every stage of the collection and analysis of data.

Ans. d

293. The core elements of dissertation are
a. Introduction; data collection; data analysis; conclusions and recommendations
b. Executive summary; literature review; data gathered; conclusions; bibliography
c. Research plan; research data; analysis; references
d. Introduction; literature review; research methodology; results; discussion and conclusion

Ans. d

294. The research stream of immediate application is
a. Conceptual research
b. Action research
c. Fundamental research
d. Empirical research

Ans. b

295. Which one of the following is a non-probability sampling?
a. Simple random
b. Purposive
c. Systematic
d. Stratified

Ans. b

296. The research approach of Max Weber to under¬stand how people create meanings in natural set¬tings is identified as
a. Positive paradigm
b. Critical paradigm
c. Natural paradigm
d. Interpretative paradigm

Ans. d

297. A thesis statement is
a. An observation
b. A fact
c. An assertion
d. A discussion

Ans. c

298. In a thesis, figures and tables are included in
a. The appendix
b. A separate chapter
c. The concluding chapter
d. The text itself

Ans. d

299. The principles of fundamental research are used in
a. Action research
b. Applied research
c. Philosophical research
d. Historical research

Ans. b

300. Sampling error decreases with the
a. Decrease in sample size
b. Increase in sample size
c. Process of randomization
d. Process of analysis

Ans. b

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