UGC NET Data and measurement Previous Year Questions
JRFSmart holds 8 previous-year questions on Data and measurement from UGC NET Paper 1 (Teaching and Research Aptitude), filed under Unit 2: Research Aptitude, drawn from 8 of the 87 exam papers in the bank (2024–2026). Each question can be practised with a full explanation and shows how often NTA has returned to the same idea.
What is asked in Data and measurement
The questions in this topic fall under these subtopics, ordered by how many previous-year questions each has.
| Subtopic | Questions |
|---|---|
| Ordering the scales of measurement | 2 |
| Scales that permit ranking | 1 |
| Nominal variables | 1 |
| Scales of measurement | 1 |
| Nature and sources of data | 1 |
| Levels of measurement | 1 |
| Properties of the ratio scale | 1 |
NTA repeat analysis
Data and measurement appears in 8 of 87 papers (9%), which JRFSmart rates as low frequency.
Sample previous-year questions
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A) : Data is the information collected on some defined indicators or variables; can be collected directly from source or pre-existing…
Match List - I with List - II. LIST-I (Levels of Measurement) A. Ratio B. Ordinal C. Nominal D. Interval LIST-II (Description) I. Categorize only II. Categorize, rank, equal intervals and a true zero point III. Categorize, rank and equal intervals only; no…
Which of the following are the properties of Ratio Scale of measurement used in research ? A. Absolute zero B. Order C. Classification D. Equal Units Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A teacher assesses the answer books of the students and based on their scores he gives them ranks. Which scales of measurement are used by him ?
Descriptions of some measurements are given below. Select correct order to arrange them from lower level of scales of measurement involved in them to higher level. A. Height of the students are measured in centimeter. B. Marks are given to the students after…
Arrange the following from higher level to lower level of scales of measurement involved in them : A. Researcher divides the sample in two groups based on area of residence like 'Urban' and 'Rural' Area. B. A student has got 50 marks out of 60 marks in…
Identify the scale/scales of measurement which would allow ranking of observations. A. nominal scale B. ordinal scale C. interval scale D. ratio scale Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Identify the nominal variables. A. Gender B. Annoyance level C. Caste D. Temperature in Kelvin E. Economic status Choose the correct answer from the options given below::
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