Paper 1 · Research Aptitude
UGC NET December 2021 June 2022 (09.07.2022) Shift-II
Match List I (Data Collection Method) with List II (Characteristics) and choose the correct answer.
List I
- Field observation
- Focus group
- Intensive interviewing
- Case study
List II
- Collects information from many data sources
- Gathers detailed information from a small, non-random sample
- Gathers preliminary information for a research project
- Studies a phenomenon in natural settings
AI-a, II-c, III-b, IV-d
BI-b, II-d, III-c, IV-a
CI-c, II-d, III-a, IV-b
DI-d, II-c, III-b, IV-a ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) I-d, II-c, III-b, IV-a — The correct match is I-d, II-c, III-b, IV-a.
Explanation
★The correct match is I-d, II-c, III-b, IV-a.
★Field observation studies a phenomenon in its natural, real world settings.
★A focus group gathers preliminary information from a moderated discussion.
★Intensive interviewing gathers detailed information from a small, non-random sample.
★A case study collects information from many data sources about a single case.
★Each method suits a different research need and depth of enquiry.
★Matching method to characteristic tests understanding of qualitative data collection.
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