15 March 2023 – Morning Shift – UGC NET Paper-1

Total Questions: 50

11. Coding research participants into qualitative variables as male and female represents

Correct Answer: (4) The nominal scale

12. When observations are classified by social scientists into a system of categorisation, it needs

Correct Answer: (2) Accuracy

13. When a fixed list of questions is administered to all the participants in the same order, it is known as

Correct Answer: (2) Structured interview

14. Which of the following are experimental manipulations?

A. Environmental manipulation
B. Stimulus manipulation
C. Instructional manipulation
D. Planning manipulation
E. Decision manipulation

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (1) A, B and C only

15. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: The conceptual variable to be converted into a scientifically researchable variable involves redefining the abstraction of a conceptual variable into an empirical one.
Statement II: Clear and detailed procedures and instruments to make the actual observations should be specified so that other researchers/scientists do not duplicate the observations.

In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (3) Statement I is true but Statement II is false.

16. The digital technology is the factor responsible for the emergence of

Correct Answer: (2) Inter-active media culture

17. The space bias in communication is related to

Correct Answer: (4) Print medium

18. Which of the following are to be carefully observed and followed while writing?

A. Long introduction
B. Abrupt end
C. Relevant content
D. Correct syntax
E. Diction and punctuation marks.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (3) C, D and E only

19. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: The difference between hot and cool media is measured in terms of volumes of information.
Statement II: Virtual reality did not exist at the time of making this distinction between hot and cool media.

In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (1) Both Statement I and Statement II are true.

20. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: It is said that content of one medium itself is another medium.
Statement II: Just like the written word is content in print, the content of writing can also be called as speech.

In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (1) Both Statement I and Statement II are true.