Paper 1 · Research Aptitude
UGC NET December 2021 June 2022 (20.09.2022) Shift-II
Which of the following should be taken into account while preparing a questionnaire?
- 1. The purpose of research
- 2. Brevity of questions
- 3. Avoidance of leading questions
- 4. Questions that seek detailed information
- 5. Preference for double-barrelled questions
A1, 2 and 3 only ✓ Correct
B2, 3 and 4 only
C3, 4 and 5 only
D1, 4 and 5 only
Correct answer: (A) 1, 2 and 3 only — The answer is 1, 2 and 3.
Explanation
★The answer is 1, 2 and 3.
★The purpose of the research should guide the questionnaire, which is item 1.
★Questions should be brief and clear, which is item 2.
★Leading questions should be avoided, which is item 3.
★Long detailed questions and double-barrelled questions are poor practice, so items 4 and 5 are excluded.
★So the points to consider are the first, second and third.
★So the answer is 1, 2 and 3.
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