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UGC NET Law Unit - IX Syllabus
Every chapter and topic of Unit - IX examined in UGC NET Law — 10 chapters, 39 topics and 3 sub-topics, plus 51 flashcards written against it.
Unit - IX syllabus — full chapter and topic list
Expand any chapter to see its topics and sub-topics. This is the whole examinable outline for Unit - IX in UGC NET Law, not a summary of it.
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Concept of Research
4 topics- Purpose
- Functions
- Scope
- Ethics
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Types of Research
2 topics- Basic and Applied
- Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary
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Research Methods
4 topics- Historical
- Descriptive
- Experimental
- Delphi
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Research Design
5 topics- Selection of Research Problem
- Review of Literature
- Formulation of Research Problem
- Hypothesis
- Formulation
- Types
- Testing
- Sampling Techniques
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Methods of Data Collection
5 topics- Questionnaire
- Interview
- Observation
- Library Records
- Scales and Checklist
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Data Analysis and Interpretation
2 topics- Presentation of Data
- Statistical Methods/Techniques
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Statistical Packages
4 topics- Spreadsheet
- SPSS
- Bibexcel
- 'R' Statistics
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Research Report Writing and Citation Tools
9 topics- Structure
- Style
- Contents
- Guidelines
- Style Manuals
- Online Citation Tools
- Reference Style Management Tools
- Anti-plagiarism Tools
- Evaluation of Research Report
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Metric Studies in LIS
4 topics- Bibliometrics
- Scientometric
- Webometrics
- Altmetrics
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Trends in Library and Information Science Research
overviewExamined as a single unit within Unit - IX — no further topic split in the official outline.
Unit - IX flashcards for UGC NET Law
19 of 51 cards from the Unit - IX deck — real questions with worked answers.
What is the primary purpose of research?
To discover answers to questions through the application of scientific procedures, with the main aim of finding hidden, undiscovered truth and advancing knowledge.
List the main functions of research.
Description, explanation, prediction, control of phenomena, theory development/testing, and providing a basis for decision-making and problem-solving.
What does the 'scope' of research refer to?
The range, extent and boundaries of a study — the disciplines, problems, populations and questions it covers, defining what is included and excluded from the investigation.
What is meant by research ethics?
Moral principles guiding research conduct — voluntary informed consent, confidentiality, anonymity, honesty, avoidance of harm, no fabrication/falsification, and acknowledgement of sources (no plagiarism).
Distinguish basic (fundamental/pure) research from applied research.
Basic research aims to add to existing knowledge and develop theory without immediate practical use; applied research aims to solve specific, practical problems of society or organizations.
Differentiate interdisciplinary from multidisciplinary research.
Multidisciplinary research juxtaposes several disciplines working side-by-side on a problem; interdisciplinary research integrates and synthesizes methods and concepts from different disciplines into a unified approach.
What is historical research?
A method that systematically investigates past events using primary and secondary sources to reconstruct, interpret and understand the past, often through internal and external criticism of evidence.
What is descriptive research?
Research (ex post facto) that describes the characteristics of a phenomenon, group or situation as it exists, without manipulating variables; it answers 'what is' through surveys and fact-finding.
What is experimental research?
Research in which the investigator manipulates an independent variable under controlled conditions to observe its effect on a dependent variable, establishing cause-and-effect relationships.
What is the Delphi technique?
A structured forecasting method that gathers and refines anonymous expert opinions through multiple rounds of questionnaires with controlled feedback until consensus is reached.
What factors should guide the selection of a research problem?
Researcher's interest and competence, novelty/originality, significance, feasibility (time, funds, data availability), and avoidance of overdone or controversial subjects.
What is the purpose of a Review of Literature?
To survey existing work, identify research gaps, avoid duplication, refine the problem and methodology, build a theoretical framework and develop hypotheses.
What does 'formulation of a research problem' involve?
Clearly defining and stating the problem in specific, researchable terms — identifying objectives, variables, scope and limitations so it can be empirically investigated.
Define a hypothesis.
A tentative, testable proposition or assumption about the relationship between two or more variables, stated in advance to be confirmed or rejected by data.
Distinguish the null hypothesis from the alternative hypothesis.
The null hypothesis (H0) states there is no relationship or difference; the alternative hypothesis (H1) states there is a significant relationship or difference.
What are Type I and Type II errors in hypothesis testing?
Type I error rejects a true null hypothesis (false positive, probability = alpha); Type II error accepts a false null hypothesis (false negative, probability = beta).
What are the two broad categories of sampling techniques?
Probability sampling (random selection, e.g., simple random, systematic, stratified, cluster) and non-probability sampling (non-random, e.g., convenience, quota, purposive, snowball).
What is stratified random sampling?
A probability technique that divides the population into homogeneous sub-groups (strata) and then randomly selects samples from each stratum, ensuring representation of all groups.
Give two examples of non-probability sampling.
Purposive (judgmental) sampling and snowball sampling; others include convenience and quota sampling.
Planning Unit - IX for UGC NET Law
Unit - IX is about 10% of the UGC NET Law syllabus by topic count — 39 of 390 topics, spread over 10 chapters. At roughly 45 minutes per topic plus 12 minutes per sub-topic, a first pass runs to about 30 hours.
The heaviest chapters are Research Report Writing and Citation Tools (9 topics), Research Design (5 topics), Methods of Data Collection (5 topics) . Front-load those while your energy is high; the short chapters are better revision filler later.
Work top-down: read the chapter, then tick topics off individually rather than marking the whole chapter done. Sub-topics are where silent gaps hide.
Unit - IX (UGC NET Law) FAQ
What is in the UGC NET Law Unit - IX syllabus?
Unit - IX is split into 10 chapters — Concept of Research, Types of Research, Research Methods, Research Design, Methods of Data Collection and Data Analysis and Interpretation, and 4 more, containing 39 topics and 3 sub-topics in total.
How many chapters are there in Unit - IX for UGC NET Law?
10 chapters. Unit - IX accounts for about 10% of the topics in the whole UGC NET Law syllabus (39 of 390).
How long should I spend on Unit - IX for UGC NET Law?
Budget around 30 hours for a first pass through Unit - IX — about 45 minutes per topic plus 12 minutes per sub-topic across its 39 topics. Add revision cycles on top.
Are there flashcards for UGC NET Law Unit - IX?
Yes — a 51-card Unit - IX deck. Sample cards are printed on this page, and the full deck is free in the Examius app with spaced repetition scheduling.