UGC NET-JRF MCQ’S
PAPER 1: GENERAL PAPER ON TEACHING & RESEARCH APTITUDE
MODULE 7: DATA INTERPRETATION
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MODULE 8: INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
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TOPICS COVERED
MODULE 7: DATA INTERPRETATION
• Sources, acquisition and classification of Data.
• Quantitative and Qualitative Data.
• Graphical representation (Bar-chart, Histograms, Pie-chart, Table-chart and Line-
chart) and mapping of Data.
• Data Interpretation.
• Data and Governance.
MODULE 8: INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
• ICT: General abbreviations and terminology.
• Basics of Internet, Intranet, E-mail, Audio and Video-conferencing.
• Digital initiatives in higher education.
• ICT and Governance.
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MODULE 7: DATA INTERPRETATION
1. Which of the following is a primary source of data?
A. Research article
B. Census survey
C. Textbook
D. Review paper
Explanation: Primary data comes directly from the original source, like surveys,
experiments, or observations.
2. Which of the following is a secondary source of data?
A. Laboratory experiment
B. Interview
C. Journal article
D. Field survey
Explanation: Secondary data is collected from existing documents, publications, or
datasets.
3. Which method is commonly used for acquiring qualitative data?
A. Observation
B. Questionnaire with Likert scale
C. Structured survey
D. Census
Explanation: Qualitative data focuses on experiences, opinions, or narratives; observation
and interviews are common methods.
4. Which method is suitable for quantitative data acquisition?
A. Unstructured interviews
B. Focus group discussion
C. Structured questionnaire
D. Participant observation
Explanation: Quantitative data deals with measurable, numeric data.
5. Which of the following is structured data?
A. Video recordings
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B. Customer satisfaction scores
C. Open-ended survey responses
D. Audio interviews
Explanation: Structured data is highly organized and fits into fixed fields or formats.
6. Which of the following is unstructured data?
A. Excel dataset
B. Social media posts
C. Census tables
D. Survey database
Explanation: Unstructured data lacks a predefined structure; it can be text, images, or
multimedia.
7. Which of the following is not a method of primary data collection?
A. Interview
B. Observation
C. Focus group
D. Published research
Explanation: Published research is a secondary source.
8. Which of the following is an example of quantitative data?
A. Opinion on teaching style
B. Age of students
C. Narrative of an experience
D. Description of a festival
Explanation: Quantitative data is numerical and measurable.
9. Which of the following is an example of qualitative data?
A. Number of books in a library
B. Student satisfaction on a course
C. Annual income of households
D. Population of a city
Explanation: Qualitative data expresses qualities or characteristics.
10. Which of the following is not a method of data acquisition?
A. Experiment
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PAPER 1: GENERAL PAPER ON TEACHING & RESEARCH APTITUDE
MODULE 7: DATA INTERPRETATION
&
MODULE 8: INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
, UGC NET-JRF MCQ’S | Alen Joy
TOPICS COVERED
MODULE 7: DATA INTERPRETATION
• Sources, acquisition and classification of Data.
• Quantitative and Qualitative Data.
• Graphical representation (Bar-chart, Histograms, Pie-chart, Table-chart and Line-
chart) and mapping of Data.
• Data Interpretation.
• Data and Governance.
MODULE 8: INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
• ICT: General abbreviations and terminology.
• Basics of Internet, Intranet, E-mail, Audio and Video-conferencing.
• Digital initiatives in higher education.
• ICT and Governance.
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, UGC NET-JRF MCQ’S | Alen Joy
MODULE 7: DATA INTERPRETATION
1. Which of the following is a primary source of data?
A. Research article
B. Census survey
C. Textbook
D. Review paper
Explanation: Primary data comes directly from the original source, like surveys,
experiments, or observations.
2. Which of the following is a secondary source of data?
A. Laboratory experiment
B. Interview
C. Journal article
D. Field survey
Explanation: Secondary data is collected from existing documents, publications, or
datasets.
3. Which method is commonly used for acquiring qualitative data?
A. Observation
B. Questionnaire with Likert scale
C. Structured survey
D. Census
Explanation: Qualitative data focuses on experiences, opinions, or narratives; observation
and interviews are common methods.
4. Which method is suitable for quantitative data acquisition?
A. Unstructured interviews
B. Focus group discussion
C. Structured questionnaire
D. Participant observation
Explanation: Quantitative data deals with measurable, numeric data.
5. Which of the following is structured data?
A. Video recordings
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B. Customer satisfaction scores
C. Open-ended survey responses
D. Audio interviews
Explanation: Structured data is highly organized and fits into fixed fields or formats.
6. Which of the following is unstructured data?
A. Excel dataset
B. Social media posts
C. Census tables
D. Survey database
Explanation: Unstructured data lacks a predefined structure; it can be text, images, or
multimedia.
7. Which of the following is not a method of primary data collection?
A. Interview
B. Observation
C. Focus group
D. Published research
Explanation: Published research is a secondary source.
8. Which of the following is an example of quantitative data?
A. Opinion on teaching style
B. Age of students
C. Narrative of an experience
D. Description of a festival
Explanation: Quantitative data is numerical and measurable.
9. Which of the following is an example of qualitative data?
A. Number of books in a library
B. Student satisfaction on a course
C. Annual income of households
D. Population of a city
Explanation: Qualitative data expresses qualities or characteristics.
10. Which of the following is not a method of data acquisition?
A. Experiment
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