Bhavnagar University 2007 M.Phil Library and Information Science Research Methods And Principles For Library Studies - Question Paper

M.Phil. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2007
Research Methods And Principles For Library Studies
Time : 3 hours Maximum : 100 marks
ans any 5 ques..
All ques. carry equal marks.
1. Define the term ‘research’. explain the general characteristics of research.
2. Define hypothesis. discuss the various kinds of hypothesis with suitable examples.
3. What is a questionnaire? elaborate its advantages and disadvantages? Enumerate the factors that are to be considered while designing the questionnaire.
4. Explain the usefulness of library in conducting research.
5. Describe the different methods of data collection.
6. Explain the various methods of research design.
7. Write an essay on the organisation of a research report.
8. Write short notes on any 5 :
(a) Scientific Method.
(b) Evaluation of research
(c) Random observation
(d) Data analysis
(e) Formulation of the research issue
(f) Bibliographies.

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