23 March 2023 – Evening Shift – UGC NET Paper-1

Total Questions: 50

11. While writing reports/manuscripts, researchers sometime use the abbreviation 'fn' which implies:

Correct Answer: (4) footnote

12. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Parametric tests cannot be applied to ordinal or nominal scale data.
Statement II: Parametric tests do not suppose any particular distribution and the consequential assumptions.

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.

13. One of the main advantages of online survey based research is

Correct Answer: (3) participants can discontinue if they feel uncomfortable at any stage of survey.

14. The requirement in research that specifies that researchers must notify participants about the nature of participation research and any risks involved, is known as

Correct Answer: (3) Informed Consent

15. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: In web based survey research, it is an advantage that the investigator does not have to be present when a participant is interested in engaging in the task.
Statement II: In web based survey research, it is a disadvantage that the investigator is not present to provide clarify/remove doubts when the participant is interested in engaging in the task.

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

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

16. Communication is a dynamic process across

Correct Answer: (3) Varied situations

17. The first World War was a stimulant for the development of

Correct Answer: (1) Radio

18. In communication, the three major areas of analysis are:

A. particularism
B. semiotics
C. syntactics
D. programatics
E. virtual reality

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (2) B, C and D only

19. To be effective, classroom communication must be

A. Top down
B. Analytical
C. Unresponsive
D. Adjustable
E. Progressive

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (4) B, D and E only

20. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: The Internet has provided new communication channels to youngsters in societies that are socially conditioned.
Statement II: The new media can be used for harmless fun and entertainment, but otherwise also.

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.