Q. There are two sets given below, Set-I consists of methods of research and Set-II indicates their procedural characteristics. Match the two sets and choose your answer from the codes given below :

Set – I Set – II
(Research method) (Procedural Characteristics)
a. Experimental method i. Interventions to ameliorate a given situation
b. Expost facto method ii. Explaining patterns of behaviour in terms of
meanings and their
representations which
people share.
c. Descriptive method iii. Manipulating an independent variable in
controlled conditions
and measuring its
effect on dependent variable.
d. Symbolic interactionism iv. Depending on primary and secondary
sources of data.
e. Action research v. Obtaining information concerning the
current status of phenomena.
vi. Observing the effect on dependent variable
and making probes into factors/variables
which explain it.
vii. Exegetic analysis.
Codes :
a b c d e

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Q. In qualitative research paradigm, which of the following features may be considered critical?

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Q. From the following list of statements identify the set which has negative implications for ‘research ethics’ :

(i) A researcher critically looks at the findings of another research.
(ii) Related studies are cited without proper references.
(iii) Research findings are made the basis for policy making.
(iv) Conduct of practitioner is screened in terms of reported research evidences.
(v) A research study is replicated with a view to verify the evidences from other researches.
(vi) Both policy making and policy implementing processes are regulated in terms of preliminary studies.

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Q. In a research on the effect of child-rearing practices on stress-proneness of children in competing school projects, the hypothesis formulated is that ‘child rearing practices do influence stress-proneness’. At the data-analysis stage a null hypothesis is advanced to find out the tenability of research hypothesis. On the basis of the evidence available, the null hypothesis is rejected at 0.01 level of significance. What decision may be warranted in respect of the research hypothesis?

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Q. A research intends to explore the effect of possible factors for the organization of effective mid-day meal interventions. Which research method will be most appropriate for this study?

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Q. Which of the following is an initial mandatory requirement for pursuing research?

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Q. The format of thesis writing is the same as in

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Q. Which of the following statements is not true in the context of participatory research ?

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Q. Which of the following statements is true in the context of the testing of a hypothesis?

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Q. Which of the following are the basic rules of APA style of referencing format?

(a) Italicize titles of shorter works such as journal articles or essays
(b) Invert authors’ names (last name first)
(c) Italicize titles of longer works such as books and journals
(d) Alphabetically index reference list

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Q. Which of the following are the characteristics of a seminar?

(a) It is a form of academic instruction.
(b) It involves questioning, discussion and debates.
(c) It involves large groups of individuals.
(d) It needs involvement of skilled persons.

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Q. A researcher is interested in studying the prospects of a particular political party in an urban area. What tool should he prefer for the study?

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Q. Ethical norms in research do not involve guidelines for:

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Q. The conclusions/findings of which type of research cannot be generalized to other situations?

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Q. A good thesis writing should involve:

(a) reduction of punctuation and grammatical errors to a minimum.
(b) careful checking of references.
(c) consistency in the way the thesis is written.
(d) a clear and well written abstract.

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Q. Which of the following statements regarding the meaning of research are correct?

(a) Research refers to a series of systematic activity or activities undertaken to find out the solution of a problem.
(b) It is a systematic, logical and an unbiased process wherein verification of hypothesis, data analysis, interpretation and formation of principles can be done.
(c) It is an intellectual enquiry or quest towards truth.
(d) It leads to enhancement of knowledge.

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Q. Jean Piaget gave a theory of cognitive development of humans on the basis of his:

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Q. "Male and female students perform equally well in a numerical aptitude test." This statement indicates a:

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Q. The core elements of dissertation are

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Q. What is a Research Design?

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