Paper 1 · Research Aptitude
UGC NET December 2022 (01.03.2023) Shift-I
Which of the following are considered major types of qualitative research questions?
- Non-purposive
- Causes and consequences
- Predictive
- Evaluative
- Descriptive
A1, 2 & 3 only
B1, 3 & 4 only
C1, 4 & 5 only
D2, 3, 4 & 5 only ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 2, 3, 4 & 5 only — The major types are causes and consequences, predictive, evaluative and descriptive, so the answer is 2, 3, 4 and 5.
Explanation
★The major types are causes and consequences, predictive, evaluative and descriptive, so the answer is 2, 3, 4 and 5.
★Qualitative research gathers non-numerical data about experiences and meanings.
★Its questions can ask about causes and consequences, matching item 2.
★They can be predictive, matching item 3.
★They can be evaluative, matching item 4, or descriptive, matching item 5.
★Non-purposive is not one of the recognised types of qualitative research question.
★So the answer is items 2, 3, 4 and 5.
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