Research related questions and answers with help for UGC exam
1. When there is a need to apply different data collection methods to different parts of the population, the best sampling method would be i. Double sampling ii. Cluster sampling iii. Stratified random sampling(Ans) iv. Systematic random sampling 2. The sampling technique in which every element of the population has an equal, nonzero probability of…
1-In lab experiment the effect of Variables is controlled to evaluate the causal relationship. a.Extraneous b.Moderate c.Intervening d.All of the above(Ans) 2-Internal validity refers to . a.ResearcherΓÇÖs degree of confidence. (Ans) b.Generalizability c.Operationalization d.All of the above 3-Which of the following is the weakest experimental design? a.One group pretest-posttest design b.Quasi- experimental design(Ans) c.Two group…
1-Personal interviews conducted in shopping malls are known as: A. Mall interviews B. Mall intercept interviews(Ans) C. Brief interviews D. None of the given options 2-WATS lines provided by long distance telephone service at fixed rates. In this regard, WATS is the abbreviation of: A. West Africa Theological Seminary B. Washtenaw Area Transportation Study C….
1. Which is not a source of existing statistics? A. Government B. International agencies C. Personal interviews(ANS) D. Private sources 2. Followings are the advantages of secondary data except A. Non-Reactivity B. Selective survival(ANS) C. Low cost D. Spontaneity 3. Following are the disadvantages of secondary data except A. Longitudinal analysis(ANS) B. Sampling bias C….
If a researcher was studying the use of various instructional approaches to the “multiple intelligences” of his students, he is likely to be conducting which type of research? 1. Basic 2. Applied (Ans) 3. Evaluation 4. Grounded theory Which of the following statements is false? 1. Discrete variables allow measurement of an infinite number…
1. A psychologist using the method of naturalistic observation would a.carefully design controlled situations in which to observe behavior. b.rely on observations of subjects’ responses to questionnaires. c.observe behavior as it happens outside the laboratory or clinic. d.make records of the behavior of clients treated in therapy. ANSWER:C 2. In a study…
1. The following type of method can be used in order to create a real world laboratory. a.correlational coefficients b.field experiment c.case study d.random assignment ANSWER: B 2. To be confident that a cause-and-effect relationship exists, it is necessary to a.engage in naturalistic observation. b.develop a positive correlation. c.perform a controlled experiment. d.test for…
1. Which research paradigm is based on the pragmatic view of reality? a. quantitative research b. qualitative research c. mixed research d. none of the above 2. Which research paradigm is least concerned about generalizing its findings? a. quantitative research b. qualitative research c. mixed research d. none of the above 3. Which of…
1.The independent variable in an experiment is a.the subject himself. b.a measure of the subject’s behavior. c.the variable that the experimenter chooses to manipulate. d.any unwanted variable that may adversely affect the subject’s performance. ANSWER: C 2.In order to summarize or organize a series of observations in some meaningful way, psychologists may…
1. Ethics is the set of principles and guidelines that help us to uphold the things we value. a. True b. False 2. Which of the following is necessary in obtaining informed consent? a. A description of the statistical analyses that will be carried out b. A description of the purpose of the research c. …