LIS 326 — Research and statistical methodology

About this course

LIS 326 Research and statistical methodology is a 300 Level course in the Library and Information Science department, taught in the Second Semester. On La-Net Hub you can watch all 22 recorded lectures for free, grouped into 11 series, read the course lecture note online or download it as a PDF, and test yourself with practice questions.

Application of Statistical Packages for Data Analysis is a course that teaches how to use software tools to analyze research data. It covers data entry, coding, and the use of statistical packages (such as SPSS and Microsoft Excel) to perform basic analysis, interpret results, and present findings effectively.

Descriptive Statistics and Quantitative Techniques in LIS is a course that introduces the use of numerical methods in library and information science. It covers how to summarize and analyze data using tools like averages, percentages, tables, and charts, helping in decision-making, research, and improving library services.

Lectures in this course

Series 1: Application of Statistical Packages for Data Analysis

1. Application of Statistical Packages for Data Analysis 12 minutes 54 seconds
2. Performing Descriptive Statistics 12 minutes 46 seconds

Series 2: Application of Statistical Packages for data analysis

1. Application of Statistical Packages for data analysis 13 minutes 44 seconds
2. Performing Descriptive Statistics in LIS 12 minutes 58 seconds

Series 3: Descriptive Statistics and Quantitative techniques in LIS · Part 1

1. Descriptive Statistics and Quantitative techniques in LIS 12 minutes 35 seconds
2. Applications of Quantitative Techniques in LIS 13 minutes 52 seconds

Series 4: Descriptive Statistics and Quantitative techniques in LIS · Part 2

1. Descriptive Statistics and Quantitative techniques in LIS 12 minutes 35 seconds
2. Applications of Quantitative Techniques in LIS 13 minutes 52 seconds

Series 5: Foundations of Research in Library and Information · Part 1

1. Foundations of Research in Library and Information 12 minutes 1 second
2. Principles Guiding Research in LIS 13 minutes 23 seconds

Series 6: Foundations of Research in Library and Information · Part 2

1. Foundations of Research in Library and Information 13 minutes 5 seconds
2. Check Your Understanding 14 minutes 33 seconds

Series 7: Research Process — From Problem Statement to recommendations · Part 1

1. Research Process — From Problem Statement to recommendations 10 minutes 43 seconds
2. Sources of Literature in LIS 11 minutes 49 seconds

Series 8: Research Process — From Problem Statement to recommendations · Part 2

1. Research Process — From Problem Statement to recommendations 12 minutes 19 seconds
2. Methods of Data Collection 12 minutes 26 seconds

Series 9: Series 2 Types of Research — Survey, Historical and experimental approaches

1. Types of Research — Survey, Historical and experimental approaches 13 minutes 23 seconds
2. Limitations of Historical & Documentary Research 11 minutes 41 seconds

Series 10: Series 4 Descriptive Statistics and Quantitative techniques in LIS

1. Descriptive Statistics and Quantitative Techniques in LIS 12 minutes 49 seconds
2. Strengths and Limitations of Quantitative Approach 11 minutes 18 seconds

Series 11: Types of Research — Survey, Historical and experimental approaches

1. Types of Research — Survey, Historical and experimental approaches 13 minutes 59 seconds
2. Limitations of Historical & Documentary Research 12 minutes 41 seconds

Lecture note

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