DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.Lib.I.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2016.
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
PART A — × 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions in about 300 words each.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Explain the need and significance of research.
2. Discuss the importance of literature search in research.
3. Describe the features of hypothesis.
4. Bring out the advantages of observation method in
research.
5. Explain the components of a good research design.
6. Enumerate secondary data sources and explain the
problems faced by researcher in collecting them.
7. State the importance of statistical tools in research.
8. Write a short note on "scientific method".
Sub. Code
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DE-3438
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PART B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions in about 400 words.
All questions carry equal marks.
9. Describe the various types of research.
10. State the criteria for selection of a research problem.
11. Define the term 'interview' what are the various types of
interview.
12. Explain the steps applied in preparing a research report.
13. Describe the various types of survey method.
14. Briefly explain case study method as qualitative
research.
15. Explain the role of computers in LIS research.