Research Methodology in Public Administration Questions and Answers

101.

Which of the following conditions are considered conducive for formulating a research problem ?

(i) Discussion with the people on the topic
(ii) Studying relevant literature
(iii) Obtaining first hand observation
(iv) Conducting an experience survey Select the correct answer by using codes given below :
Codes :

A.(i), (ii) and (iii)
B.(ii), (iii) and (iv)
C.(i), (iii) and (iv)
D.(i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)

Exam Year(s)

UGC NET - 2014,

Answer: B

Studying relevant literature, obtaining first-hand observation and conducting an experience survey are the conditions the key treats as conducive for formulating a research problem. They help the researcher to understand what is already known and to see where the gap lies.

Discussion with people on the topic is not counted in this keyed set, so the options that include statement (i) are wrong, and the second option, containing (ii), (iii) and (iv), is the answer the key gives.

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102.

Which one of the following is a probability sampling ?

A.Cluster sampling
B.Convenience Sampling
C.Judgement sampling
D.Quota Sampling

Exam Year(s)

UGC NET - 2014,

Answer: A

Cluster sampling is a probability sampling method, since each cluster has a known chance of selection when chosen at random. This allows sampling error to be estimated.

Convenience sampling takes whatever cases are easy to reach, judgement sampling lets the researcher decide who is typical, and quota sampling fills fixed numbers from groups by the interviewer's choice. All three are non-probability designs, so the answer is cluster sampling.

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103.

Which one of following, according to Karl Pearson, is "the very life blood of science" ?

A.Objectivity
B.Predictability
C.Criticism
D.Generalization

Exam Year(s)

UGC NET - 2014,

Answer: C

According to Karl Pearson, criticism is the very life blood of science. In The Grammar of Science he wrote that science progresses through continual criticism of its findings.

Objectivity, predictability and generalisation are valued in science but are not given the 'life blood' description, so the keyed answer is criticism.

Pearson held that science depends on continuous testing of its claims by critics, which is also why scientific results remain open to correction as new evidence arrives.

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104.

An optimum sample is one which fulfills the requirement of

(i) Definiteness
(ii) Representativeness
(iii) Reliability
(iv) Efficiency
Select the correct answer by using codes below :
Codes :

A.(i), (ii), (iii)
B.(i), (iii), (iv)
C.(ii), (iii), (iv)
D.(i), (ii), (iii), (iv)

Exam Year(s)

UGC NET - 2014,

Answer: C

An optimum sample fulfils the requirements of representativeness, reliability and efficiency, which are items (ii), (iii) and (iv).

'Definiteness' (i) is not one of the requirements; the sample must be representative of the population, reliable in its results, and efficient in making best use of resources. Options with (i) are therefore wrong.

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105.

Which of the following statements about Hypotheses are correct ?

(i) Hypotheses are conceptually clear
(ii) It is related to a body of theory
(iii) It is empirically testable
(iv) It is grandiose in scope
Select the correct answer by using codes given below :
Codes :

A.(i), (ii), (iii)
B.(i), (iii), (iv)
C.(ii), (iii), (iv)
D.(i), (ii), (iii), (iv)

Exam Year(s)

UGC NET - 2014,

Answer: A

Good hypotheses are conceptually clear, related to a body of theory and empirically testable, so (i), (ii) and (iii).

A hypothesis should not be grandiose in scope. The wider and vaguer it is, the harder it is to test, so (iv) is the characteristic of a poor hypothesis. Options that contain (iv) are wrong.

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