RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

METHODS OF RESEARCH

PRACTICAL RESEARCH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Groups exposed to the presumed cause are compared with those who are not exposed to it
A
Ex Post Facto
B
Descriptive
C
Correlational
D
Experimental
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In a true experiment, the effect of an intervention is tested by comparing two groups: one that is exposed to the intervention (the experimental group, also known as the treatment group) and another that does not receive the intervention (the control group).

Detailed explanation-2: -Conclusion: In Ex Post Facto research subjects are not randomly assigned, the dependent variable is measured first and any number of hypotheses can be supported. It also requires a control group but rigorous control is not possible. Hence, option (4) is correct. UGC NET Answer Key Out!

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