DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.Lib.I.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2018.
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
PART A — x 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions in about 200 words.
1. Write different types of research methods.
2. Define Null Hypothesis.
3. Differentiate between primary and secondary data.
4. Explain various steps in Research Process.
5. What do you mean by Case study method? Explain.
6. Write a note on Descriptive method.
7. Discuss the experimental methods.
8. Explain the characteristics of research design.
PART B — x 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions in about 400 words.
9. Explain the Types of Questionnaire as survey Tool.
10. What do you mean by a Case study? Explain the steps
involved in designing a case study to solve a research
problem.
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11. Write a detailed note on Data analysis, Interpretation
and Presentation.
12. Discuses about research reporting.
13. Explain the concept of Exploratory and Experimental
research.
14. Describe the types of hypothesis.
15. Explain the different types of data collection methods.