NET, IAS, State-SET (KSET, WBSET, MPSET, etc.), GATE, CUET, Olympiads etc.: Library & Information Science MCQs (Practice_Test 16 of 25)

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  1. Mean, Median and Mode are:
    1. Measures of deviation
    2. Ways of sampling
    3. Measures of control tendency
    4. None of the above
    • Answer: d
  2. Research is
    1. Searching again and again
    2. Finding solution to any problem
    3. Working in a scientific way to search for truth of any problem
    4. None of the above
    • Answer: c
  3. Which of the following is the first step in starting the research process?
    1. Searching sources of information to locate problem.
    2. Survey of related literature
    3. Identification of problem
    4. Searching for solutions to the problem
    • Answer: c
  4. A common test in research demands much priority on
    1. Reliability
    2. Useability
    3. Objectivity
    4. All of the above
    • Answer: d
  5. Action research means
    1. A longitudinal research
    2. An applied research
    3. A research initiated to solve an immediate problem
    4. A research with socioeconomic objective
    • Answer: c
  6. A reasoning where we start with certain particular statements and conclude with a universal statement is called
    1. Deductive Reasoning
    2. Inductive Reasoning
    3. Abnormal Reasoning
    4. Transcendental Reasoning
    • Answer: b
  7. Which of the following variables cannot be expressed in quantitative terms?
    1. Socio-economic Status
    2. Marital Status
    3. Numerical Aptitude
    4. Professional Attitude
    • Answer: c
  8. The essential qualities of a researcher are
    1. Spirit of free enquiry
    2. Reliance on observation and evidence
    3. Systematization or theorizing of knowledge
    4. All the above
    • Answer: d
  9. In the process of conducting research ‘Formulation of Hypothesis’ is followed by
    1. Statement of Objectives
    2. Analysis of Data
    3. Selection of Research Tools
    4. Collection of Data
    • Answer: c
  10. A research paper is a brief report of research work based on
    1. Primary Data only
    2. Secondary Data only
    3. Both Primary and Secondary Data
    4. None of the above
    • Answer: c
  11. One of the following is not an open source software:
    1. DSpace
    2. Windows
    3. Green-stone
    4. Linux
  • Answer: b

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