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

Total Questions: 50

11. In the context of hypothesis testing using paired t-test, if n is the number of pairs in the two related samples, the degree of freedom is

Correct Answer: (3) n - 1

12. Answers to which among the following questions can be found in the 'Introduction' section of a research paper?

A. What were the patterns of behaviours among participants?
B. What do we know about this topic from previous research?
C. What do the results mean?
D. What are the authors trying to demonstrate in their research?
E. How do your results relate to other kinds of research?

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (4) B and D only

13. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).

Assertion (A): The quality of research publications in peer reviewed journals is generally better than those in the journals where the process of peer review is absent.
Reason (R): The chances of obvious errors or other problems getting detected or corrected before publication in peer reviewed journals are same as in other journals where peer review is not followed.

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

Correct Answer: (3) (A) is correct but (R) is not correct.

14. The degree to which observed values/scores are free from errors of measurement, refers to

Correct Answer: (1) Reliability

15. One of the many common abbreviations used in research reports is 'n.d.'. It means

Correct Answer: (1) no date

16. Which of the following is an exclusive element identified by Wilbur Schramm in the process of mass communication?

Correct Answer: (4) Field of experience

17. In communication, content filters are known as

Correct Answer: (4) Gatekeepers

18. The main features of the interactional model of communication are:

A. It is best suited for new media.
B. The feedback is done in circles.
C. It is associated with the concept of field of experience.
D. This model is also known as convergence model.
E. Here the communication always happens between two familiar persons.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

19. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Of all the types of communication, interpersonal communication is the most effective.
Statement II: Human factors in direct communication are the greatest influencers as they carry the element of credibility.

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: Too much of media communication has necessitated the need for media.
Statement II: The audience fragmentation and media literacy are unrelated areas of mass communication.

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.