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Delhi University Entrance Test (DUET) 2020 Previous Year Question Paper With Answer Key

DU PhD in Home Science
Topic: HS PHD S2
1) Mean, Median and Mode are
[Question ID = 6148]
1. Measures of deviation
[Option ID = 24586]
2. Ways of sampling
[Option ID = 24587]
3. Measures of control tendency
[Option ID = 24588]
4. None of these
[Option ID = 24589]
Correct Answer :
None of these
[Option ID = 24589]
2) An Ogive curve is
[Question ID = 6149]
1. L shaped [Option ID = 24590]
2. U shaped [Option ID = 24591]
3. S shaped [Option ID = 24592]
4. J shaped [Option ID = 24593]
Correct Answer :
S shaped [Option ID = 24592]
3) A larger standard deviation for a normal distribution with an unchanged mean indicates that the distribution becomes:
[Question ID = 6150]
1. Flatter and wider [Option ID = 24594]
2. More skewed to the left [Option ID = 24595]
3. Narrower and more peaked [Option ID = 24596]
4. A change in the standard deviation does not change the shape of the distribution [Option ID = 24597]
Correct Answer :
Flatter and wider [Option ID = 24594]
4) A measure that describes the shape of a distribution's tails in relation to its overall shape
[Question ID = 6151]
1. Deviation [Option ID = 24598]
2. Skewness [Option ID = 24599]
3. Kurtosis [Option ID = 24600]
4. Frequency [Option ID = 24601]
Correct Answer :
Kurtosis [Option ID = 24600]
5) A reasoning where we start with certain particular statements and conclude with a universal statement is called
[Question ID = 6152]
1. Deductive Reasoning [Option ID = 24602]
2. Inductive Reasoning [Option ID = 24603]
3. Abnormal Reasoning [Option ID = 24604]
4. Transcendental Reasoning [Option ID = 24605]
Correct Answer :
Inductive Reasoning [Option ID = 24603]
6) In a normal distribution, what percentage of observations will fall within 2 standard deviations of the mean, which is the
interval (2,2)
[Question ID = 6153]
1. 68% scores [Option ID = 24606]
2. 75% scores [Option ID = 24607]
3. 99% scores [Option ID = 24608]
4. 95% scores [Option ID = 24609]

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Correct Answer :
95% scores [Option ID = 24609]
7) Type II error is the
[Question ID = 6154]
1. Non rejection of a true null hypothesis [Option ID = 24610]
2. Rejection of a true null hypothesis [Option ID = 24611]
3. Rejection of a false null hypothesis [Option ID = 24612]
4. Nonrejection of a false null hypothesis [Option ID = 24613]
Correct Answer :
Nonrejection of a false null hypothesis [Option ID = 24613]
8) The scale of measurement which has all properties of an interval scale and in addition has an absolute zero point is
referred to as
[Question ID = 6155]
1. Nominal scale [Option ID = 24614]
2. Ratio scale [Option ID = 24615]
3. Ordinal scale [Option ID = 24616]
4. Continuous scale [Option ID = 24617]
Correct Answer :
Ratio scale [Option ID = 24615]
9) If a dice (a cube of 6 faces marked 1 to 6) is rolled without bias, the probability that it may show 1 is
[Question ID = 6156]
1. 5/6 [Option ID = 24618]
2. 1/6 [Option ID = 24619]
3. 2/6 [Option ID = 24620]
4. 3/6 [Option ID = 24621]
Correct Answer :
1/6 [Option ID = 24619]
10) One of the following search engines is exclusively meant for scientific information :
[Question ID = 6157]
1. Google [Option ID = 24622]
2. Yahoo [Option ID = 24623]
3. SCIRUS [Option ID = 24624]
4. Altavista [Option ID = 24625]
Correct Answer :
SCIRUS [Option ID = 24624]
11) "Controlled Group" is a term used in
[Question ID = 6158]
1. Survey research [Option ID = 24626]
2. Historical research [Option ID = 24627]
3. Experimental research [Option ID = 24628]
4. Participatory research [Option ID = 24629]
Correct Answer :
Experimental research [Option ID = 24628]
12) Two commonly used measures of central tendency are
[Question ID = 6159]
1. Range and Standard Deviation [Option ID = 24630]
2. Mode and Median [Option ID = 24631]
3. Range and Median [Option ID = 24632]
4. Standard Deviation and Median [Option ID = 24633]
Correct Answer :
Mode and Median [Option ID = 24631]
13) Which of the following is not a `Graphic representation' ?
[Question ID = 6160]
1. Pie Chart [Option ID = 24634]
2. Bar Chart [Option ID = 24635]
3. Table [Option ID = 24636]
4. Histogram [Option ID = 24637]
Correct Answer :
Table [Option ID = 24636]

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14) In Crosssectional study designs
[Question ID = 6161]
1. Different population groups are studied at one point of time [Option ID = 24638]
2. Pretest posttest design is followed [Option ID = 24639]
3. Two existing groups are studied longitudinally and compared [Option ID = 24640]
4. Antecedent variables are manipulated [Option ID = 24641]
Correct Answer :
Different population groups are studied at one point of time [Option ID = 24638]
15) External validity of a research design refers to a research's
[Question ID = 6162]
1. Generalizability [Option ID = 24642]
2. Assumptions [Option ID = 24643]
3. Variance [Option ID = 24644]
4. Manipulation [Option ID = 24645]
Correct Answer :
Generalizability [Option ID = 24642]
16) Test Retest method is used for ascertaining which property of a research instrument
[Question ID = 6163]
1. Validity [Option ID = 24646]
2. Reliability [Option ID = 24647]
3. Modality [Option ID = 24648]
4. Centrality [Option ID = 24649]
Correct Answer :
Reliability [Option ID = 24647]
17) A statistical technique used to test the differences between three or more independent population groups is called
[Question ID = 6164]
1. ANOVA [Option ID = 24650]
2. Regression [Option ID = 24651]
3. ttest [Option ID = 24652]
4. Chi Square [Option ID = 24653]
Correct Answer :
ANOVA [Option ID = 24650]
18) A measure usually used for ascertaining the possibility that an outcome will occur given a particular exposure,
compared to the outcome occurring in the absence of that exposure.
[Question ID = 6165]
1. ANOVA [Option ID = 24654]
2. Paired `t' test [Option ID = 24655]
3. Odds Ratio [Option ID = 24656]
4. Binomial distribution [Option ID = 24657]
Correct Answer :
Odds Ratio [Option ID = 24656]
19) A purposeful, systematic and selective way of watching and listening to an interaction or phenomenon as it takes place
is referred to as
[Question ID = 6166]
1. Interview [Option ID = 24658]
2. Observation [Option ID = 24659]
3. Case study [Option ID = 24660]
4. Questionnaire [Option ID = 24661]
Correct Answer :
Observation [Option ID = 24659]
20) A quantity expressing the extent by which the members of a group differ from the mean value for the group
[Question ID = 6167]
1. Population parameter [Option ID = 24662]
2. Standard Deviation [Option ID = 24663]
3. Degrees of difference [Option ID = 24664]
4. Sample size [Option ID = 24665]
Correct Answer :
Standard Deviation [Option ID = 24663]
21) Quantitative content analysis as an approach does not aim to
A. Objectively and systematically measure the content of a text.

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B. Reach an interpretive understanding of social action.
C. Engage in a critical dialogue about ethical issues in research.
D. Provide a feminist alternative to 'malestream' quantitative methods.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
[Question ID = 6168]
1. A, B and C only
[Option ID = 24666]
2. A, B and D only
[Option ID = 24667]
3. B, C and D only
[Option ID = 24668]
4. A, C and D only
[Option ID = 24669]
Correct Answer :
B, C and D only
[Option ID = 24668]
22) Three sources that a scholar researching gender issues may use to collect secondary data about the topic
A. Books on status of women
B. Interview Leaders
C. Gender studies Journals
D. Government reports
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
[Question ID = 6169]
1. A, B and C only
[Option ID = 24670]
2. B, C and D only
[Option ID = 24671]
3. A, B and D only
[Option ID = 24672]
4. A, C and D only
[Option ID = 24673]
Correct Answer :
A, C and D only
[Option ID = 24673]
23) Which of the following could be subjected to a textual content analysis
A. Interview transcripts
B. Newspaper articles
C. Song lyrics
D. Frequency tables
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
[Question ID = 6170]
1. A, B and C only
[Option ID = 24674]
2. A, B and D only
[Option ID = 24675]
3. B, C and D only
[Option ID = 24676]
4. A, C and D only
[Option ID = 24677]
Correct Answer :
A, B and C only

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[Option ID = 24674]
24) Non Probability sampling techniques include:
A. Cluster sampling
B. Snowball sampling
C. Accidental sampling
D. Purposive sampling
E. Convenience sampling
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
[Question ID = 6171]
1. D, C, E and A only
[Option ID = 24678]
2. B, C, A and D only
[Option ID = 24679]
3. E, C, D and B only
[Option ID = 24680]
4. B, D, A and E only
[Option ID = 24681]
Correct Answer :
E, C, D and B only
[Option ID = 24680]
25) By constructing an efficient research design the investigator attempts to
A. Maximize systematic variance
B. Maximize error variance
C. Minimize error variance
D. Control extraneous systematic variance
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
[Question ID = 6172]
1. A, B and D only
[Option ID = 24682]
2. B, C and D only
[Option ID = 24683]
3. A, B and C only
[Option ID = 24684]
4. A, C and D only
[Option ID = 24685]
Correct Answer :
A, C and D only
[Option ID = 24685]
26) For the numbers 2,4,4,8,12 their mean, median and mode values
A. Mean =6 Mode = 4
B. Mean=4 Mode=4
C. Mean=6 Median=4
D. Mode=4 Median=4
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
[Question ID = 6173]
1. B, C and D only
[Option ID = 24686]
2. A, C and D only
[Option ID = 24687]

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3. A, B and C only
[Option ID = 24688]
4. A, B and D only
[Option ID = 24689]
Correct Answer :
A, C and D only
[Option ID = 24687]
27) In statistics measures of dispersion include
A. Variance
B. Correlation
C. Standard deviation
D. Interquartile range
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
[Question ID = 6174]
1. A, C and D only
[Option ID = 24690]
2. B, D and A only
[Option ID = 24691]
3. C, D and B only
[Option ID = 24692]
4. C, A and B only
[Option ID = 24693]
Correct Answer :
A, C and D only
[Option ID = 24690]
28) Participatory Action Research involves:
A. Using range of qualitative and quantitative methods
B. Iterative process of action and reflection
C. Context specific approaches
D. Reiterates inequalities
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
[Question ID = 6175]
1. A, B and D only
[Option ID = 24694]
2. A, C and D only
[Option ID = 24695]
3. B, D and C only
[Option ID = 24696]
4. A, B and C only
[Option ID = 24697]
Correct Answer :
A, B and C only
[Option ID = 24697]
29) Which of the following are characteristics of a normal distribution curve :
A. Unimodal
B. Asymptotic
C. Symmetrical
D. Discontinuous
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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[Question ID = 6176]
1. A, B and C only
[Option ID = 24698]
2. A, B and D only
[Option ID = 24699]
3. B, C and D only
[Option ID = 24700]
4. A, C and D only
[Option ID = 24701]
Correct Answer :
A, B and C only
[Option ID = 24698]
30) Aspects of Qualitative research:
A. Data Saturation
B. Positivistic
C. Naturalistic settings
D. Thick descriptions
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
[Question ID = 6177]
1. A, B and D only
[Option ID = 24702]
2. B, D and C only
[Option ID = 24703]
3. A, B and D only
[Option ID = 24704]
4. A, B and C only
[Option ID = 24705]
Correct Answer :
A, B and D only
[Option ID = 24702]
31) Which of the following statistical tests are assumption free tests
A. KruskalWallis Test
B. Mann Whitney Test
C. T test
D. Sign Test
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
[Question ID = 6178]
1. A, B and C only
[Option ID = 24706]
2. A, B and D only
[Option ID = 24707]
3. B, C and D only
[Option ID = 24708]
4. C, D and A only
[Option ID = 24709]
Correct Answer :
A, B and D only
[Option ID = 24707]
32) In Precoded questionnaire questions
A. Coding is directly incorporated in the tool
B. Data is entered numerically

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C. Use systematic preexisting coding schemes
D. Leads to deviation of responses
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
[Question ID = 6179]
1. B, C and D only
[Option ID = 24710]
2. A, C and D only
[Option ID = 24711]
3. A, B and C only
[Option ID = 24712]
4. A, B and D only
[Option ID = 24713]
Correct Answer :
A, B and C only
[Option ID = 24712]
33) Aspects that may affect the internal validity of a research design are:
A. History
B. Crossing
C. Statistical regression
D. Maturation
E. Testing Effects
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
[Question ID = 6180]
1. B, C, D and E only
[Option ID = 24714]
2. A, B , C and E only
[Option ID = 24715]
3. A, B , D and E only
[Option ID = 24716]
4. A, C, D and E only
[Option ID = 24717]
Correct Answer :
A, C, D and E only
[Option ID = 24717]
34) Look at the scatter diagrams A, B & C below and indicate the correlation depicted in them

A B C
A. A positive correlation
B. B negative & C no correlation
C. A negative & C no correlation
D. C no correlation
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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[Question ID = 6181]
1. A, B and C only
[Option ID = 24718]
2. A, B and D only
[Option ID = 24719]
3. A, C and D only
[Option ID = 24720]
4. B, C and D only
[Option ID = 24721]
Correct Answer :
A, B and D only
[Option ID = 24719]
35) Validity of a research tool focuses on the following aspects
A. Content validation
B. Context validity
C. Criterion related validity
D. Construct validation
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
[Question ID = 6182]
1. B, C and D only
[Option ID = 24722]
2. A, C and D only
[Option ID = 24723]
3. A, B and C only
[Option ID = 24724]
4. A, B and D only
[Option ID = 24725]
Correct Answer :
A, C and D only
[Option ID = 24723]
36) Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion A : Using telephone interviews as a tool enables saving of time, money and resources.
Reason R : While conducting telephone interviews the interviewer is able to analyse nonverbal cues and confidence of
the interviewee
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
[Question ID = 6183]
1. Both A and R are true
[Option ID = 24726]
2. Both A and R are false
[Option ID = 24727]
3. A is true but R is false
[Option ID = 24728]
4. A is false but R is true
[Option ID = 24729]
Correct Answer :
A is true but R is false
[Option ID = 24728]
37) Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion A : A Pilot study is undertaken to ascertain the feasibility of carrying out a larger research study.
Reason R : Smallscale assessments cannot provide insights about methods and procedures that can be used in a larger
research.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

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[Question ID = 6184]
1. Both A and R are true
[Option ID = 24730]
2. Both A and R are false
[Option ID = 24731]
3. A is true but R is false
[Option ID = 24732]
4. A is false but R is true
[Option ID = 24733]
Correct Answer :
A is true but R is false
[Option ID = 24732]
38) Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion A :The sign test is appropriate in place for a onesample ttest or in place of a paired ttest if the data
measurement is not on ratio or interval scale.
Reason R : The sign test is used to test the null hypothesis that the median of a distribution is equal to a calculated
value.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
[Question ID = 6185]
1. Both A and R are true
[Option ID = 24734]
2. Both A and R are false
[Option ID = 24735]
3. A is true but R is false
[Option ID = 24736]
4. A is false but R is true
[Option ID = 24737]
Correct Answer :
Both A and R are true
[Option ID = 24734]
39) Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion A:: In a selfadministered questionnaire the written list of questions are recorded by the respondents themselves.
Reason R : Response rates do not vary based on the method of questionnaire administration in surveys.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
[Question ID = 6186]
1. Both A and R are true
[Option ID = 24738]
2. Both A and R are false
[Option ID = 24739]
3. A is true but R is false
[Option ID = 24740]
4. A is false but R is true
[Option ID = 24741]
Correct Answer :
A is true but R is false
[Option ID = 24740]
40) Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion A : A researcher cannot make someone overweight to study the effects it has on their brain and therefore uses
the ex post facto design.
Reason R : Ex post facto design examines how an independent variable, present prior to the study, affects a dependent

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variable.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
[Question ID = 6187]
1. Both A and R are true
[Option ID = 24742]
2. Both A and R are false
[Option ID = 24743]
3. A is true but R is false
[Option ID = 24744]
4. A is false but R is true
[Option ID = 24745]
Correct Answer :
Both A and R are true
[Option ID = 24742]
41) Match List I with List II
List I
List II
A. Height (cms)
I. Interval scale
B. Trouser size (large/small)
II. Ratio Scale
C. Temperature in Celsius
III. Ordinal scale
D. Post codes (zip codes)
IV. Attitude Scale

V. Nominal scale
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
[Question ID = 6188]
1. A IV, B II, C I, D III
[Option ID = 24746]
2. AII, B V, C I, D II
[Option ID = 24747]
3. A IV, B I, C II, D III
[Option ID = 24748]
4. AII , B III, C I, D V
[Option ID = 24749]
Correct Answer :
AII , B III, C I, D V
[Option ID = 24749]
42) Match List I with List II
List I
List II
A. Procedure of investigation
I. Bibliography
B. A section or table of subsidiary matter at the end of a
II. Literature
document
review
C. Systematic collation of published research work related III. Methodology
to study topic
D. A list of all sources used for your research
IV. Appendix

V. Abstract
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
[Question ID = 6189]
1. AIII, B IV, C II, D I
[Option ID = 24750]
2. A III, B I, C IV, D V
[Option ID = 24751]
3. A V, B II, C IV, D III
[Option ID = 24752]
4. A IV, B V, C I, D III
[Option ID = 24753]
Correct Answer :

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AIII, B IV, C II, D I
[Option ID = 24750]
43) Match List I with List II
Match the process of data collection given in list I with the methods given in list II
List I
List II
A. Systematic watching of activity
I. Interview
B. General Self Efficacy Scale
II. Observation
C. Written list of questions answered by the
III. Questionnaire
respondent
IV. Projective
D. Ambiguous picture cards
Technique

V. Standardized test
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
[Question ID = 6190]
1. AIII, B I, C V, D IV
[Option ID = 24754]
2. AII, B V, C I, D IV
[Option ID = 24755]
3. A IV, B I, C II, D V
[Option ID = 24756]
4. AII , B V, C III, D IV
[Option ID = 24757]
Correct Answer :
AII , B V, C III, D IV
[Option ID = 24757]
44) Match List I with List II
Match the concepts in list I with descriptions in List II
List I
List II
A. Indepth analysis of a person, group, or
I. Laboratory
phenomenon
experiment
B. Conducted under highly controlled conditions
II. Case Study
C. Studies carried out in the course of an activity
III. Action research
D. Research carried for many years
IV. Longitudinal studies

V. Historical research
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
[Question ID = 6191]
1. A III, B I, C V, D IV
[Option ID = 24758]
2. AII, B I, C III, D IV
[Option ID = 24759]
3. A IV, B I, C II, D V
[Option ID = 24760]
4. AII, B I, C V, D III
[Option ID = 24761]
Correct Answer :
AII, B I, C III, D IV
[Option ID = 24759]
45) Match List I with List II
Match the concepts in list I with descriptions in List II
List I
List II
A. A detailed description of a person or institution
I. Ethnographic study
B. A method where the researcher lives with the
II. Case study
people they are studying
III. Longitudinal
C. Interventional study without random assignment
studies

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IV. Quasi
D. Cohort studies
experimental design
V. Deductive

reasoning
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
[Question ID = 6192]
1. AIII, B I, C V, D IV
[Option ID = 24762]
2. AII, B I, C III, D IV
[Option ID = 24763]
3. A IV, B I, C II, D V
[Option ID = 24764]
4. AII, B I, C IV, D III
[Option ID = 24765]
Correct Answer :
AII, B I, C IV, D III
[Option ID = 24765]
46) On the basis of the illustration below answer question
The above graphical representation is a:
[Question ID = 6193]
1. Bar Graph
[Option ID = 24766]
2. Histogram
[Option ID = 24767]
3. Pie Chart
[Option ID = 24768]
4. Flow Chart
[Option ID = 24769]
Correct Answer :
Bar Graph
[Option ID = 24766]
47) On the basis of the illustration below answer question
The X axis is also called
[Question ID = 6194]
1. Category axis
[Option ID = 24770]
2. Value axis
[Option ID = 24771]

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3. Vertical axis
[Option ID = 24772]
4. Age axis
[Option ID = 24773]
Correct Answer :
Category axis
[Option ID = 24770]
48) On the basis of the illustration below answer question
What is the group of people who buy classical music least?
[Question ID = 6195]
1. 2534
[Option ID = 24774]
2. 1624
[Option ID = 24775]
3. 3544
[Option ID = 24776]
4. 45+
[Option ID = 24777]
Correct Answer :
1624
[Option ID = 24775]
49) On the basis of the illustration below answer question
What is the total percentage of males and females who buy classical music?
[Question ID = 6196]
1. 25%
[Option ID = 24778]
2. 16%
[Option ID = 24779]
3. 5%
[Option ID = 24780]
4. 10%
[Option ID = 24781]
Correct Answer :
16%
[Option ID = 24779]
50) On the basis of the illustration below answer question

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Approximately 20% of the population that buys classical music is below the age of ____________________ years
[Question ID = 6197]
1. 16 years
[Option ID = 24782]
2. 24 years
[Option ID = 24783]
3. 34 years
[Option ID = 24784]
4. 45 years
[Option ID = 24785]
Correct Answer :
45 years
[Option ID = 24785]

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