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MLIE-102

MASTER OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE (Revised)

Term-End Examination June, 2011 MLIE-102 : RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Important Instruction : This question paper should be attempted only by those candidates who have registered for MLIS from July, 2005 and onwards. Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100

Note : Attempt all questions. All questions carry equal marks. Illustrate your answers with suitable examples and diagrams, wherever necessary. Write relevant question number before writing the answer. 1.1 Discuss the general characteristics of modern research. What are the criteria to be considered for selection of research topic ? OR 1.2 Discuss the components and attributes of research design. 2.1 Define and explain the term 'hypothesis', and describe its usefulness in conducting research. OR 2.2 What do you mean by historical research ? Discuss the different approaches to evaluate the historical resources. MLIE-102 1 P.T.O.

3.1 Define sampling and discuss the different types of sampling. OR 3.2 Explain the various measures of central tendency with suitable examples. 4.1 What do you mean by a 'case study' ? Explain the steps involved in designing a case study to solve a research problem. OR 4.2 Explain the concepts statistical inference and statistical estimation. 5.0 Write short notes on any three of the following : (in about 300 words each) : (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) Applied and action research. Instrument of survey work. Types of interviews. Regression analysis. Frequency polygon.

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