@vivekrajarshi said:@joyjitpalDun know it's deja vu or I have come across the same passage somewhere here or elsewhere.
that is reflected on your answers
that is reflected on your answers
RC-07
As sociologist Trimble and Medicine point out in a survey paper published in 1966, many of the studiesdealing with the Native American (Indian) experience have tended to focus on negative aspects and havecharacterized the Native American in a negative vein. Prominent among these negative characterizations is the contention that Native Americans tend to have low self–esteem.
In 1973, a small group of Native American professionals challenged the accuracy of these negative reports.Their experiences suggested to them that most Native Americans viewed themselves positively. After a series of discussions they formulated a research task – specifically, “What would the self-image of the Native American be if it were researched by Native Americans?”
In due course, an official research project was initiated. A crucial feature of the project was the formation of a Native American advisory board, consisting of community representatives from different regions of the country. One of the purposes of the advisory board was to help dispel any antagonism that might be there against the presence of social scientists in Native American communities. In some of those communities, unfortunately, social scientists had come to be resented as “predators merely using the Native American to further their own careers.”
Another important function of the advisory board was assistance in identifying trained Native American interviewers for data collection. The idea of using local residents as interviewers was rejected earlier since it was felt that respondents might be concerned, however needlessly, that personal information might eventually turn into community gossip. The board opted for selection of culturally sensitive non residents as interviewers.
The board also had a hand in shaping the survey questionnaire to be used. Since time constraints made it impossible to devise a questionnaire that would have been sensitive to the full diversity of the many distinct Native American groups or tribes, a compromise solution had to be settled on that would tap commonalities particular to Native Americans.
Finally a total of 792 Native Americans ranging in age from 17 to over 80 and representing over 150 tribal and Alaska Native groups were administered through a 309 – page questionnaire. One hundred and nine respondents also completed open – ended interviews. Questionnaire items clustered around 38 subscales that yielded indices of self-regard, values, philosophy of human nature, locus of control and satisfaction
with life. Items contained in the interviews served to validate questionnaire responses by supplementing the questionnaire data with situation specific information. Findings included the following: (a) at least 95% of the respondents have a moderate to strong sense of self-regard that is stable and enduring, (b) there is high degree of consistency of positive self – regard irrespective of sex, tribe and age and (c) persons with a strong sense of self – regard also tend to have a strong sense of personal value.
1. The primary purpose of the passage is to
(1) present a piece of research on Native Americans as a model for other researchers to emulate.
(2) describe some of the background, methods and results of a study of native Americans'
self – regard.
(3) analyse the efficacy of advisory boards in social science research.
(4) contrast the questionnaire method in social science with the method of open-ended interviews.
(5) discuss the conceptual difficulties in investigating self-regard through groups of questions
clustering around subscales.
2. According to the passage, hostility towards social scientists in some Native American communities resulted from the communities' perception that
(1) many of the social scientists focused unduly on negative aspects of community life.
(2) none of the social scientists employed local residents as interviewers.
(3) none of the social scientists used questionnaires sufficiently sensitive to those communities'
distinctive cultural backgrounds.
(4) the social scientists carried out their studies for their own professional benefit only.
(5) native American advisory boards, were not truly representative of the diversity of native
American tribes.
3. The author of the passage views the fact that some Native American communities perceived social scientists as “predatory” with
(1) alarm (2) suspicion (3) contrition (4) empathy (5) regret
4. It can be inferred from the passage that those designing the study wished to ensure that
(1) the identity of those completing open ended interviews was made publicly known in advance.
(2) no respondents were selected from communities known to have been hostile to social scientists.
(3) data collection was carried out by interviewers thoroughly versed in sociological theory.
(4) the confidentiality of any information gained would be protected to the respondents satisfaction.
(5) any success the study might have would not directly lead to career advancement for
any of them.
5. The author's purpose in the passage is most probably to make more accessible to the public
(1) certain innovative ideas of a group of Native American professionals.
(2) a fundamental critique of all types of social science research
(3) a well supported corrective to a body of questionable assertions
(4) the optimistic projections made by the Native American advisory board.
(5) a number of intuitively appealing but largely speculative notions
As sociologist Trimble and Medicine point out in a survey paper published in 1966, many of the studiesdealing with the Native American (Indian) experience have tended to focus on negative aspects and havecharacterized the Native American in a negative vein. Prominent among these negative characterizations is the contention that Native Americans tend to have low self–esteem.
In 1973, a small group of Native American professionals challenged the accuracy of these negative reports.Their experiences suggested to them that most Native Americans viewed themselves positively. After a series of discussions they formulated a research task – specifically, “What would the self-image of the Native American be if it were researched by Native Americans?”
In due course, an official research project was initiated. A crucial feature of the project was the formation of a Native American advisory board, consisting of community representatives from different regions of the country. One of the purposes of the advisory board was to help dispel any antagonism that might be there against the presence of social scientists in Native American communities. In some of those communities, unfortunately, social scientists had come to be resented as “predators merely using the Native American to further their own careers.”
Another important function of the advisory board was assistance in identifying trained Native American interviewers for data collection. The idea of using local residents as interviewers was rejected earlier since it was felt that respondents might be concerned, however needlessly, that personal information might eventually turn into community gossip. The board opted for selection of culturally sensitive non residents as interviewers.
The board also had a hand in shaping the survey questionnaire to be used. Since time constraints made it impossible to devise a questionnaire that would have been sensitive to the full diversity of the many distinct Native American groups or tribes, a compromise solution had to be settled on that would tap commonalities particular to Native Americans.
Finally a total of 792 Native Americans ranging in age from 17 to over 80 and representing over 150 tribal and Alaska Native groups were administered through a 309 – page questionnaire. One hundred and nine respondents also completed open – ended interviews. Questionnaire items clustered around 38 subscales that yielded indices of self-regard, values, philosophy of human nature, locus of control and satisfaction
with life. Items contained in the interviews served to validate questionnaire responses by supplementing the questionnaire data with situation specific information. Findings included the following: (a) at least 95% of the respondents have a moderate to strong sense of self-regard that is stable and enduring, (b) there is high degree of consistency of positive self – regard irrespective of sex, tribe and age and (c) persons with a strong sense of self – regard also tend to have a strong sense of personal value.
1. The primary purpose of the passage is to
(1) present a piece of research on Native Americans as a model for other researchers to emulate.
(2) describe some of the background, methods and results of a study of native Americans'
self – regard.
(3) analyse the efficacy of advisory boards in social science research.
(4) contrast the questionnaire method in social science with the method of open-ended interviews.
(5) discuss the conceptual difficulties in investigating self-regard through groups of questions
clustering around subscales.
2. According to the passage, hostility towards social scientists in some Native American communities resulted from the communities' perception that
(1) many of the social scientists focused unduly on negative aspects of community life.
(2) none of the social scientists employed local residents as interviewers.
(3) none of the social scientists used questionnaires sufficiently sensitive to those communities'
distinctive cultural backgrounds.
(4) the social scientists carried out their studies for their own professional benefit only.
(5) native American advisory boards, were not truly representative of the diversity of native
American tribes.
3. The author of the passage views the fact that some Native American communities perceived social scientists as “predatory” with
(1) alarm (2) suspicion (3) contrition (4) empathy (5) regret
4. It can be inferred from the passage that those designing the study wished to ensure that
(1) the identity of those completing open ended interviews was made publicly known in advance.
(2) no respondents were selected from communities known to have been hostile to social scientists.
(3) data collection was carried out by interviewers thoroughly versed in sociological theory.
(4) the confidentiality of any information gained would be protected to the respondents satisfaction.
(5) any success the study might have would not directly lead to career advancement for
any of them.
5. The author's purpose in the passage is most probably to make more accessible to the public
(1) certain innovative ideas of a group of Native American professionals.
(2) a fundamental critique of all types of social science research
(3) a well supported corrective to a body of questionable assertions
(4) the optimistic projections made by the Native American advisory board.
(5) a number of intuitively appealing but largely speculative notions
rc07
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2)(4) the social scientists carried out their studies for their own professional benefit only.
3) (2) suspicion
4)(2) no respondents were selected from communities known to have been hostile to social scientists.
5)(3) a well supported corrective to a body of questionable assertions
tag me in the OA
@vivekrajarshi
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2)(4) the social scientists carried out their studies for their own professional benefit only.
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5)(3) a well supported corrective to a body of questionable assertions
tag me in the OA
@vivekrajarshi
@vivekrajarshi said:RC-07As sociologist Trimble and Medicine point out in a survey paper published in 1966, many of the studiesdealing with the Native American (Indian) experience have tended to focus on negative aspects and havecharacterized the Native American in a negative vein. Prominent among these negative characterizations is the contention that Native Americans tend to have low self–esteem.In 1973, a small group of Native American professionals challenged the accuracy of these negative reports.Their experiences suggested to them that most Native Americans viewed themselves positively. After a series of discussions they formulated a research task – specifically, “What would the self-image of the Native American be if it were researched by Native Americans?”In due course, an official research project was initiated. A crucial feature of the project was the formation of a Native American advisory board, consisting of community representatives from different regions of the country. One of the purposes of the advisory board was to help dispel any antagonism that might be there against the presence of social scientists in Native American communities. In some of those communities, unfortunately, social scientists had come to be resented as “predators merely using the Native American to further their own careers.”Another important function of the advisory board was assistance in identifying trained Native American interviewers for data collection. The idea of using local residents as interviewers was rejected earlier since it was felt that respondents might be concerned, however needlessly, that personal information might eventually turn into community gossip. The board opted for selection of culturally sensitive non residents as interviewers.The board also had a hand in shaping the survey questionnaire to be used. Since time constraints made it impossible to devise a questionnaire that would have been sensitive to the full diversity of the many distinct Native American groups or tribes, a compromise solution had to be settled on that would tap commonalities particular to Native Americans.Finally a total of 792 Native Americans ranging in age from 17 to over 80 and representing over 150 tribal and Alaska Native groups were administered through a 309 – page questionnaire. One hundred and nine respondents also completed open – ended interviews. Questionnaire items clustered around 38 subscalesthat yielded indices of self-regard, values, philosophy of human nature, locus of control and satisfactionwith life. Items contained in the interviews served to validate questionnaire responses by supplementing the questionnaire data with situation specific information. Findings included the following: (a) at least 95% of the respondents have a moderate to strong sense of self-regard that is stable and enduring, (b) there is high degree of consistency of positive self – regard irrespective of sex, tribe and age and (c) persons with a strong sense of self – regard also tend to have a strong sense of personal value.1. The primary purpose of the passage is to(1) present a piece of research on Native Americans as a model for other researchers to emulate.(2) describe some of the background, methods and results of a study of native Americans'self – regard.(3) analyse the efficacy of advisory boards in social science research.(4) contrast the questionnaire method in social science with the method of open-ended interviews.(5) discuss the conceptual difficulties in investigating self-regard through groups of questionsclustering around subscales.2. According to the passage, hostility towards social scientists in some Native American communities resulted from the communities' perception that(1) many of the social scientists focused unduly on negative aspects of community life.(2) none of the social scientists employed local residents as interviewers.(3) none of the social scientists used questionnaires sufficiently sensitive to those communities'distinctive cultural backgrounds.(4) the social scientists carried out their studies for their own professional benefit only.(5) native American advisory boards, were not truly representative of the diversity of nativeAmerican tribes.3. The author of the passage views the fact that some Native American communities perceived social scientists as “predatory” with(1) alarm (2) suspicion (3) contrition (4) empathy (5) regret4. It can be inferred from the passage that those designing the study wished to ensure that(1) the identity of those completing open ended interviews was made publicly known in advance.(2) no respondents were selected from communities known to have been hostile to social scientists.(3) data collection was carried out by interviewers thoroughly versed in sociological theory.(4) the confidentiality of any information gained would be protected to the respondents satisfaction.(5) any success the study might have would not directly lead to career advancement forany of them.5. The author's purpose in the passage is most probably to make more accessible to the public(1) certain innovative ideas of a group of Native American professionals.(2) a fundamental critique of all types of social science research(3) a well supported corrective to a body of questionable assertions(4) the optimistic projections made by the Native American advisory board.(5) a number of intuitively appealing but largely speculative notions
q1)(2) describe some of the background, methods and results of a study of native Americans'self – regard.
q2)4)the social scientists carried out their studies for their own professional benefit only.
q3)1)alarm
q4)2)no respondents were selected from communities known to have been hostile to social scientists.
q5)3)a well supported corrective to a body of questionable assertions
RC-07 OA
1. 2 The passage describes how previous researches onNative Americans show them to possess low selfesteem and this was countered by research led byNative Americans themselves, the methods employedand the results achieved. Hence(2)
2. 4 from the third paragraph
3. 5 from the word €˜unfortunately €™ in the third paragraph
4. 4 from the fourth paragraph
5. 3 Refer to 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th paragraphs. The authorprovides valid explanations regarding the establishmentof the advisory board, the functions of thequestionnaire etc.
1. 2 The passage describes how previous researches onNative Americans show them to possess low selfesteem and this was countered by research led byNative Americans themselves, the methods employedand the results achieved. Hence(2)
2. 4 from the third paragraph
3. 5 from the word €˜unfortunately €™ in the third paragraph
4. 4 from the fourth paragraph
5. 3 Refer to 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th paragraphs. The authorprovides valid explanations regarding the establishmentof the advisory board, the functions of thequestionnaire etc.
@vivekrajarshi said:RC-07 OA1. 2 The passage describes how previous researches onNative Americans show them to possess low selfesteem and this was countered by research led byNative Americans themselves, the methods employedand the results achieved. Hence(2)2. 4 from the third paragraph3. 5 from the word €˜unfortunately €™ in the third paragraph4. 4 from the fourth paragraph5. 3 Refer to 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th paragraphs. The authorprovides valid explanations regarding the establishmentof the advisory board, the functions of thequestionnaire etc.
regarding the 4th question
4th paragraph says that non residents were selected so as to avoid residents information to turn into community gossip
where does it say that confidentiality of the information provided was maintained
if this was there they would have chosen the residents only. it wouldnt have mattered then.
@vivekrajarshi said:RC-07 OA1. 2 The passage describes how previous researches onNative Americans show them to possess low selfesteem and this was countered by research led byNative Americans themselves, the methods employedand the results achieved. Hence(2)2. 4 from the third paragraph3. 5 from the word €˜unfortunately €™ in the third paragraph4. 4 from the fourth paragraph5. 3 Refer to 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th paragraphs. The authorprovides valid explanations regarding the establishmentof the advisory board, the functions of thequestionnaire etc.
I agree with Subhashdec2 !!!
For question 4 ==> No where it is mentioned about the confidentiality of the information.
Rather in para 5 it's mentioned that "The board also had a hand in shaping the survey questionnaire to be used. Since time constraints made it impossible to devise a questionnaire that would have been sensitive to the full diversity of the many distinct Native American groups or tribes, a compromise solution had to be settled on that would tap commonalities particular to Native Americans."
This clearly points to Option 2 !!!
Tag me for the explanation !!!
@Todd @Subhashdec2 ...
why option 2nd is not correct:
nowhere it's mentioned that no respondents were selected who were hostile to social scientists rather it's mentioned, interviewers were selected from region which was particular to native americans.
In para 5th, the sentence "The board also had a hand in shaping the survey questionnaire to be used. Since time constraints made it impossible to devise a questionnaire that would have been sensitive to the full diversity of the many distinct Native American groups or tribes, a compromise solution had to be settled on that would tap commonalities particular to Native Americans." has been used to express sensitivity not hostility. I guess difference is clear between two words.
Why option 4 is correct:
In para 4th it's mentioned that program designers were very much serious regarding leakage of personal information, so they wanted to ensure that no information becomes a thing of gossip. That's why they opted interviewers outside from the community. Read these lines:
"The idea of using local residents as interviewers was rejected earlier since it was felt that respondents might be concerned, however needlessly, that personal information might eventually turn into community gossip. The board opted for selection of culturally sensitive non residents as interviewers." So Board was very much careful regarding leakage of personal information.
I hope I made my point clear.
@vivekrajarshi said:@Todd @Subhashdec2 ...why option 2nd is not correct:nowhere it's mentioned that no respondents were selected who were hostile to social scientists rather it's mentioned, interviewers were selected from region which was particular to native americans.In para 5th, the sentence "The board also had a hand in shaping the survey questionnaire to be used. Since time constraints made it impossible to devise a questionnaire that would have been sensitive to the full diversity of the many distinct Native American groups or tribes, a compromise solution had to be settled on that would tap commonalities particular to Native Americans." has been used to express sensitivity not hostility. I guess difference is clear between two words.Why option 4 is correct:In para 4th it's mentioned that program designers were very much serious regarding leakage of personal information, so they wanted to ensure that no information becomes a thing of gossip. That's why they opted interviewers outside from the community. Read these lines:"The idea of using local residents as interviewers was rejected earlier since it was felt that respondents might be concerned, however needlessly, that personal information might eventually turn into community gossip. The board opted for selection of culturally sensitive non residents as interviewers." So Board was very much careful regarding leakage of personal information.I hope I made my point clear.
no dude still i dont find it that convincing
i know it is very clear that they were concerned abt it. but they were also concerned about any kind of antagonism against the social scientists that is why they made a body for it.
if they were concerned they could have kept the confidentiality and take interviews as residents.
i dont know i somehow think both the answers are wrong.
i mean none of the options completely fits.
i found 2 to be more closer than 4. thats y i chose 2
@Subhashdec2 ..
no option is perfect but at same point of point one should choose closer one.
I found 4th one closer. M also not convinced 100% with any of them. actually it appeared in MH-CET. Not sure about year.
anyways MANU till death..
@vivekrajarshi said:@Subhashdec2 ..no option is perfect but at same point of point one should choose closer one.I found 4th one closer. M also not convinced 100% with any of them. actually it appeared in MH-CET. Not sure about year.anyways MANU till death..
See now if u are gng to put MAN-UTD's name in it.
i will fight u till death den...:D
@Subhashdec2 said:See now if u are gng to put MAN-UTD's name in it.i will fight u till death den...
then u wld hv to stand up against the 2 of us...
GGMU 
@Logrhythm said:then u wld hv to stand up against the 2 of us...GGMU
not a problem man
none at all...
@vivekrajarshi said:
see even they say it is an ambiguous question
better to leave such questions...:D
@Logrhythm said:then u wld hv to stand up against the 2 of us...GGMU
and brother dont GGMU me
for me its GAY GAY MAN UTD...:D
no offence !!
Plus i think we should move to shoutbox rather than spamming here...:)
right
@Subhashdec2 said:and brother dont GGMU mefor me its GAY GAY MAN UTD...no offence !!Plus i think we should move to shoutbox rather than spamming here...
and YNWA for me is You'll never win Anyway. 
haha....yea...shoutbox chalo. :)
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