UGC NET June 2020 (Paper-I) 5th November Morning Shift

Total Questions: 50

11. Which of the following methods is used in empirical researches?

Correct Answer: (D) Scientific method

12. When the independent variable is explored rather than manipulated, to observe the effect on dependent variable, the method of research is called:

Correct Answer: (A) Ex-post facto method

13. Identify the qualitative research characteristics from the following:

(i) Exploring a problem and developing a detailed understanding of a central phenomenon.
(ii) Having the literature review play a minor role but justifying the problem.
(iii) Describing a research problem through a description of trends.
(iv) Collecting numeric data from a large number of people using instruments with present questions.
(v) Collecting data based on words from a small number of individuals.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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Correct Answer: (B) (i), (ii) and (v) only

14. Identify the probability sampling procedures from the following:

(i) Quota sampling
(ii) Stratified sampling
(iii) Dimensional sampling
(iv) Cluster sampling
(v) Systematic sampling
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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Correct Answer: (C) (ii), (iv) and (v) only

15. Given below are 2 statements:

Statement I: In research, 'Null hypothesis' when rejected. offers the scope for accepting the alternative or substantive research hypothesis.
Statement II: When the Null hypothesis is rejected, there will be chances for committing 'Beta' rather than 'Alpha' error.
In the light of the above statements. choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
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Correct Answer: (C) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect

16. The entry of new media has made online learning:

Correct Answer: (D) Independent

17. Removal of communication barriers in a classroom will result in:

(i) Clear enunciation of specific instructional behaviours.
(ii) A climate of purposeful student interaction.
(iii) Promotion of personality cult.
(iv) The irrelevance of illustrative examples.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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Correct Answer: (A) (i) and (ii) only

18. Given below are 2 statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and other is labelled as Reason R:

Assertion A: Repeating more and more the same message will make it important.
Reasons R: 'Don't use two words when one will do' is the guiding principle that works.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (D) A is false but R is true

19. Identify the correct sequence of phases in communication development:

(i) Acta Diurna
(ii) Cave paintings
(iii) Wooden blocks for printing
(iv) Development of languages
(v) Metal printing
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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Correct Answer: (B) (ii), (iv), (iii), (i), (v)

20. Match the following.

List-I (Mode of Communication)
(a) One-to-one
(b) One-to-many
(c) Many-to-many
(d) One-to-none
List-II (Types of Communication)
(i) Network (transactional)
(ii) Intra-personal
(iii) Inter-personal
(iv) Mass communication especially print
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Correct Answer: (C) (a)-(iii), (b)- (iv), (c)- (i), (d)- (ii)