Research Methods and Design

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.

Examination Instructions

• Candidates should choose the most appropriate and correct answer and mark it on the OMR answer sheet.
• Illegible answers with cutting and overwriting will be cancelled.
• Candidates should not use lead pencils to mark answers on the OMR answer sheet.
• Rough work should be done on the blank page provided at the end of the question booklet.
• The university will not be responsible for incorrect entries in the OMR sheet by candidates.

This quiz covers the basics of research, including types of research, descriptive research, and hypothesis testing. It also explores research design and statistical techniques.