UGC NET June 2020 (Paper-I) 1st October Morning Shift

Total Questions: 50

11. Identify sampling procedures in which units are chosen giving an equal and independent chance

a. Quota sampling procedure
b. Stratified sampling procedure
c. Dimensional sampling procedure
d. Random sampling procedure
e. Systematic Sampling procedure
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (D) b, d and e only

12. Given below are two statements

Statement I: Qualitative research paradigm emphasizes participant perspectives and uses an empiricoinductive approach
Statement II: In the same research project, it is neither possible nor desirable to use both Qualitative and Quantitative research paradigms
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (C) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect

13. The research method which focuses on establishing causal relationships with controls among variables- independent, moderator and dependent, is called

Correct Answer: (D) Experimental method

14. What are the characteristic features of the Quantitative Research paradigm?

a. It is hypothetico-deductive
b. It is focused on natural settings
c. It lays stress on generalizations to the population characteristics
d. It emphasizes numeric data from a large number of people
e. It says that the literature review plays a minor role but justify the problem
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (A) a, c and d only

15. What is the usual sequence of steps in the scientific method?

a. Hypothesis making by identifying the variables
b. Felt need which is creating the problem
c. Identifying the difficulty and problem statement formulation
d. Data analysis and interpretation
e. Collection of data using appropriate research tools
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (B) b, c, a e, d

16. In communication, interpretation of the message depends upon

Correct Answer: (A) The context

17. Which of the following factors are important in communication?

a. Slang
b. Cynical attitude
c. Framing
d. Priming
e. Immediacy
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (D) c, d and e only

18. The sequence of cultural institutions in communication is

a. Family
b. School
c. Religion
d. Mass media
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (A) a, b, c, d

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

Assertion A: Giving orders to students in the classroom is a specific form of communication
Reason R: The Manner of orders depends upon the cultural background of the students involved
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

20. Match List I with List II

List I (Examples)List II (Type of communication)
a. Meaningless sound and wordsi. Polysemy
b. Traffic light signalsii. Dyadic communication
c. Words that have different meaningsiii. Paralinguistic
d. Two persons exchanging greetingsiv. Non-verbal communication

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (C) a-iii, b-iv, c-i, d-ii