24 November 2021- Morning Shift- UGC NET Paper 1

Total Questions: 50

11. An extraneous variable is also known as

Correct Answer: (A) Artifact

12. Which of the following are advantages of observation as a tool of data collection?

A. Observation takes place only in natural settings
B. Observation methods demand the active participation of subjects in the programme
C. Observations are known for directness
D. Artificiality can be minimised in observational studies
E. Recording devices can be used in observational studies for accuracy
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

13. The characteristics of a normal distribution curve are:

A. It reflects an asymmetrical distribution
B. It is bell-shaped
C. It does not show standard deviations
D. The mean, mode and median coincide at the centre of the distribution
E. The curve is based on an infinite number of observations
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

14. Given below are two statements

Statement I: A variable measured at the nominal level can be used in higher-level statistics if it is converted into another form.
Statement II: The result of the conversion process is called dummy variable.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

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

15. Match List I with List II

List I (Types of Design)
A. Solomon Four Group Design
B. Post-test only Control Group Design
C. One-shot Case Study
D. Correlational Design
List II (Characteristics)
I. It is a cross-sectional design
II. Contains an additional set of control and experimental groups
III. Omits the pre-tested groups altogether
IV. Observation of a single group at one point of time to observe the change
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (B) A-II, В-III, С-IV, D-I

16. The dynamics of classroom interaction can be effectively managed through

Correct Answer: (C) Interpreting perceived meanings

17. Which of the following are myths about communication?

A. Good communicators are born, not made
B. Stage fright is not a communication apprehension
C. Communication skills have nothing to do with relationships
D. Communication has its own barriers
E. Practice leads to the right habits of communication
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

18. Given below are two statements

Statement I: One's perceptions and beliefs are the basis of generalisation in communication
Statement II: Generalisations of the environment develop through experiences.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

19. According to Robbins et al, the sequence of barriers to effective communication in an organisation is

A. Language
B. Emotions
C. Selective perception
D. Information load
E. Filtering
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (D) E, C, D, B, A

20. Match List I with List II

List I (Elements of Effective Communication)
A. Common frame of reference
B. Congruence
C. Language relevance
D. Compatible environment
List II (Description)
I. Communications with people of similar background
II. Use of understandable language
III. Messages of common interest between encoder and decoder
IV. Compatibility between the receiver and the sender
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (B) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I