July 2016 - Solved Paper

6:   Which of the following is an initial mandatory requirement for pursuing research ?
A.

Developing a research design

B.

Formulating a research question

C.

Deciding about the data analysis procedure

D.

Formulating a research hypothesis

 
 

Option: B

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7:   The format of thesis writing is the same as in
A.

preparation of a research paper/article

B.

writing of seminar presentation

C.

a research dissertation

D.

presenting a workshop / conference paper

 
 

Option: C

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

Data collection with standardised research tools.

B.

Sampling design with probability sample techniques.

C.

Data collection with bottom-up empirical evidences.

D.

Data gathering to take place with top-down systematic evidences.

 
 

Option: C

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9:  

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.

A.

(i), (ii) and (iii)

B.

(ii), (iii) and (iv)

C.

(ii), (iv) and (vi)

D.

(i), (iii) and (v)

 
 

Option: C

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10:  

In a research on the effect of child-rearing practices on stress-proneness of children in completing 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 ?

A.

The research hypothesis will also be rejected.

B.

The research hypothesis will be accepted.

C.

Both the research hypothesis and the null hypothesis will be rejected.

D.

No decision can be taken in respect of the research hypothesis.

 
 

Option: B

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