Research Methods and Design

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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.

True

Match the following in order of their origin:

National Library = Calcutta Public Library Imperial Library Act = Imperial Library

Professional ethics help to:

Enhance image Signup and view all the answers

What is the Berne convention concerned with?

Copyright Signup and view all the answers

Research is an effort to:

To discover and develop knowledge Signup and view all the answers

The research on a particular problem with some object is called:

Applied Research Signup and view all the answers

Immediate problem of the society/industry/business is known as:

Applied research Signup and view all the answers

Which is the principal method of research in Social Sciences?

Descriptive method Signup and view all the answers

The Chi-square technique is used to compare the observed data with that of:

Expected data Signup and view all the answers

Descriptive research is also called as:

Qualitative research Signup and view all the answers

First stage of research process is:

Review of literature Signup and view all the answers

A null hypothesis is:

When there is no difference between the variables Signup and view all the answers

What is the main aim of interdisciplinary research?

To bring out the holistic approach to research Signup and view all the answers

Which one is called non-probability sampling?

Quota Sampling Signup and view all the answers

What is ZOTERO?

Reference Management System Signup and view all the answers

What is LISA known for?

Alphabetical Signup and view all the answers

What kind of search allows the use of natural language in the search terms?

Free-text searching Signup and view all the answers

Who published Science Abstracts?

INSPEC Signup and view all the answers

Which software program transfers data from secondary storage media to the hard disk?

Upload Signup and view all the answers

Who prepared the 'Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education'?

ACRL Signup and view all the answers

Which set of rules is applicable for exchange?

HTTP Signup and view all the answers

FRBR is developed by which organization?

IFLA Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the ability to interpret and create messages using images, sound, and text through digital platforms?

Media Literacy Signup and view all the answers

What is Semantic Differential Scale concerned with?

Selection from two opposite positions Signup and view all the answers

The transformation of traditional libraries to hybrid/digital libraries is a process known as:

Re-engineering Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is not a switching system?

Message Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by GMD in library cataloging?

General Material Designation Signup and view all the answers

What can be measured are called:

Data Signup and view all the answers

Formulation of hypothesis may not be necessary in:

Normative studies Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a non-probability sample?

(A) and (C) both Signup and view all the answers

A research selects a probability sample of 100 out of the total population. It is:

A systematic sample Signup and view all the answers

Research is based upon:

General principles Signup and view all the answers

Bibliographical coupling is related to:

Bibliometric studies Signup and view all the answers

The term ‘Cyberspace’ was first used by:

William Gibson Signup and view all the answers

‘Controlled Group’ is a term used in:

Experimental research Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a ‘Graphic representation’?

Table Signup and view all the answers

Do you think anti-plagiarism detection software are usable for:

Getting comparison or similarity index to check originality of assignment Signup and view all the answers

Plagiarism where a writer changes a few words in the original text of another is known as:

Paraphrasing Signup and view all the answers

Can multiple submissions of work be treated as plagiarism?

Yes Signup and view all the answers

Which plagiarism software among the following is a commercial software?

Turnitin Signup and view all the answers

Informetrics is:

Mathematical research related to libraries Signup and view all the answers

Impact factor is devised by:

Alan Pritchard Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following limitations did bibliometrics have?

Describing text, not necessarily meaning and context Signup and view all the answers

A census taker often collects data through which of the following?

Interviews Signup and view all the answers

Research journals with a high ________ are commonly considered to be more important than those with lower ones:

Impact factor Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the most recent and dependable source of information on a:

Review article Signup and view all the answers

Why is research done?

To make data as a universal fact Signup and view all the answers

Inductive research proceeds from:

General to particular Signup and view all the answers

What type of research is the chain procedure of Ranganathan?

Applied Research Signup and view all the answers

What type of solution is the hypothesis?

Tentative solution Signup and view all the answers

Information is the reduction of:

Uncertainty Signup and view all the answers

The distinct characteristic(s) of digital objects are:

All the above Signup and view all the answers

‘Who's who in India’ is an irregular publication published by:

Tradesman and Men Asia, Delhi Signup and view all the answers

Sector Device is an extension of:

Gap Device Signup and view all the answers

A graphical representation using symbols to:

Flow chart Signup and view all the answers

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.

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.

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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.