1.1 What do you understand by scientific method of research? Describe in detail Ranganathan's spiral of scientific method.

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1.2 Define historical research. What are its different types? Do you think historical research can be applied in the area of library and information services? Illustrate your answer with the help of examples.

2.1 Differentiate between basic research, applied research and action research.

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2.2 Explain the need for and purpose of a statistical package. Discuss with the help of examples the data analysis tools in MS Excel.

3.1 Explain in detail the different types of observation Method of research.

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3.2 Explain the role of interview method in survey research. Describe the process of conducting interviews for data collection.

4.1 What is research design? Describe its different types.

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4.2 Describe the structure of a research report. Explain the guidelines for writing a research report.

5.0 Write short notes on any three of the following (in about 300 words each)

Experimental method of research

Preparation of a table

Statistical inference

Experimental research design

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