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Match the following programming languages with their primary usage:
William Martin = Little Science Eric J de Solla = Documentation price S.C.Bradford = The third Wave
The exclusive rights conferred by Intellectual property rights can generally be transferred/licensed to third parties.
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Match the following in order of their origin:
National Library = Calcutta Public Library Imperial Library Act = Imperial Library
Professional ethics help to:
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What is the Berne convention concerned with?
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Research is an effort to:
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The research on a particular problem with some object is called:
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Immediate problem of the society/industry/business is known as:
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Which is the principal method of research in Social Sciences?
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The Chi-square technique is used to compare the observed data with that of:
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Descriptive research is also called as:
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First stage of research process is:
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A null hypothesis is:
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What is the main aim of interdisciplinary research?
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Which one is called non-probability sampling?
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What is ZOTERO?
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What is LISA known for?
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What kind of search allows the use of natural language in the search terms?
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Who published Science Abstracts?
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Which software program transfers data from secondary storage media to the hard disk?
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Who prepared the 'Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education'?
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Which set of rules is applicable for exchange?
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FRBR is developed by which organization?
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Which term refers to the ability to interpret and create messages using images, sound, and text through digital platforms?
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What is Semantic Differential Scale concerned with?
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The transformation of traditional libraries to hybrid/digital libraries is a process known as:
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Which one of the following is not a switching system?
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What is meant by GMD in library cataloging?
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What can be measured are called:
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Formulation of hypothesis may not be necessary in:
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Which of the following is a non-probability sample?
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A research selects a probability sample of 100 out of the total population. It is:
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Research is based upon:
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Bibliographical coupling is related to:
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The term ‘Cyberspace’ was first used by:
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‘Controlled Group’ is a term used in:
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Which of the following is not a ‘Graphic representation’?
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Do you think anti-plagiarism detection software are usable for:
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Plagiarism where a writer changes a few words in the original text of another is known as:
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Can multiple submissions of work be treated as plagiarism?
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Which plagiarism software among the following is a commercial software?
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Informetrics is:
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Impact factor is devised by:
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Which of the following limitations did bibliometrics have?
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A census taker often collects data through which of the following?
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Research journals with a high ________ are commonly considered to be more important than those with lower ones:
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Which of the following is the most recent and dependable source of information on a:
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Why is research done?
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Inductive research proceeds from:
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What type of research is the chain procedure of Ranganathan?
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What type of solution is the hypothesis?
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Information is the reduction of:
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The distinct characteristic(s) of digital objects are:
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‘Who's who in India’ is an irregular publication published by:
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Sector Device is an extension of:
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A graphical representation using symbols to:
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Study Notes
Research and Library Science
- Research is an effort to discover, develop, and verify knowledge.
- There are different types of research:
- Basic research (also known as fundamental research)
- Applied research
- Interdisciplinary research
- Descriptive research is also called statistical research.
- The Chi-square technique is used to compare the observed data with that of expected data.
Hypothesis and Research Design
- A null hypothesis is a statement that there is no difference between the variables.
- The main aim of interdisciplinary research is to bring out a holistic approach to research.
- Quota sampling is a type of non-probability sampling.
- The first exponent of the scientific method was Francis Bacon.
- The objectivity of research can be enhanced through its impartiality.
Research Methods
- Experimental research involves controlling, manipulating, and replicating variables.
- Case study approach involves an in-depth study of a limited number of cases.
- Survey research involves the collection of data through questionnaires.
- Historical research involves the study of the past.
- Descriptive research involves the description of a phenomenon.
Variables and Data
- Attributes of objects, events, or things that can be measured are called variables.
- Mean, median, and mode are measures of central tendency.
- Data can be primary or secondary.
- Primary data is collected by the researcher, while secondary data is collected from other sources.
Plagiarism and Academic Integrity
- Plagiarism is the act of passing off someone else's work as one's own.
- Plagiarism detection software can be used to detect plagiarism.
- Anti-plagiarism software can be used to avoid plagiarism.
- Cyber space was first used by William Gibson.
Bibliometrics and Informetrics
- Bibliometrics is the study of the quantitative aspects of information.
- Informetrics is a branch of bibliometrics that focuses on the application of mathematical and statistical methods to the study of information.
- The impact factor is a metric used to measure the importance of a research journal.
- Louis Brandeis is credited with developing the concept of impact factor.
Research and Statistics
- Research is based on experiments and general principles.
- A research paper is a brief report of research work based on primary and secondary data.
- A controlled group is a term used in experimental research.
- Graphic representations of data include pie charts, bar charts, and histograms.
Statistics and Sampling
- Sampling is a technique used to select a subset of data from a larger population.
- Probability sampling involves the use of random selection methods to select samples.
- Non-probability sampling involves the use of non-random methods to select samples.
- A census is a study of the entire population.Here are the study notes for the provided text:
Research Methodology
- Inductive research proceeds from particular to general.
- Hypothesis is a tested solution.
- Information is a reduction of uncertainty.
Digital Objects
- The distinct characteristics of digital objects are conceptual recognition and transaction.
- Sector Device is an extension of Gap Device.
Graphical Representation
- A graphical representation using symbols to analyze data is called a Logical chart.
- The 12 rules for relational database were given by E.F.Codd.
Reference Management
- ZOTERO is a reference management system.
- LISA follows an alphabetical arrangement.
Search Strategies
- An online search in which all aspects of the records in natural language may be used as sought terms is called a Multi-aspect search.
- The distinct characteristics of digital objects are conceptual recognition and transaction.
Information Literacy
- Information Literacy Competency standards for Higher Education are prepared by ACRL.
- The transferring software programme from secondary storage media to the hard disc is called Download.
Library and Information Science
- Science Abstracts is published by INSPEC.
- The national convention regularly organized by DELNET is known as DELNETCON.
- FRBR is developed by IFLA.
Library Management
- The physical and chemical treatment of materials to retard their further deterioration refers to Conservation.
- The national convention regularly organized by DELNET is known as DELNETCON.
- The transformation of traditional libraries to hybrid/digital libraries is Re-engineering.
Library Hierarchy
- The middle level of management is responsible for the execution of policies.
Budgeting
- Financial allocation made to a library for purchasing furniture and equipment usually comes under the budget head of Non-recurring grant.
Library History
- The National centre for science Information was established at Bangalore.
- The Committee/Commission that recommended that the Imperial Library be designated as Copyright Library is Fayzee Committee, 1919.
Indexing and Abstracting
- KWIC indexing system was developed by H.P.Luhn.
- CCF for bibliographic record refers to Codes for Data Transfer.
Intellectual Property Rights
- The exclusive rights conferred by Intellectual property rights can generally be transferred/licenced to third parties.### Library Science and Information Technology
- The National Library, Calcutta Public Library, Imperial Library Act, and Imperial Library are all related to the origin of libraries.
Intellectual Property
- The Berne Convention is concerned with copyright.
Library Science
- The Five Laws of Library Science are important principles in the field.
Information Technology
- Web forms are used in asynchronous virtual reference services.
- Post-coordinate indexing systems are used in searching and retrieval.
- The Uniterm indexing system is an example of a post-coordinate indexing system.
- Postscript is a page description language.
Internet and Web Technology
- A portal is a website that provides an entry point to the internet and offers value-added services.
- Ubuntu is an open-source system software that works with desktop computers, smart phones, and other devices.
Information Organization
- Space science can be categorized under the mode of formation of the universe of subjects by dissection.
Electronic Resources
- Access to back volumes of e-journals is known as perpetual access.
- Retrospective access refers to access to back volumes of e-journals.
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This quiz covers the basics of research, including types of research, descriptive research, and hypothesis testing. It also explores research design and statistical techniques.