Research Aptitude
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Research is a systematic, controlled, empirical, and critical investigation of hypothetical propositions about the presumed relations among natural phenomena (Kerlinger, 1986). It is the engine of academic progress and higher learning development in India.
💡 Candidate Note
Research Aptitude is a key testing area. Pay special attention to the difference between experimental vs. descriptive research, and understand Positivism vs. Post-positivism paradigms as they are frequently questioned by NTA.
Unit Syllabus Subsections
Please select a subsection below to read the comprehensive text:
- 2.1 Research: Meaning, Characteristics, and Types page 16
- 2.2 Positivism and Post-positivistic Approach to Research page 21
- 2.3 Methods of Research (Experimental, Descriptive, Historical, etc.) page 24
- 2.4 Steps of Research page 27
- 2.5 Thesis and Article Writing page 31
- 2.6 Application of ICT in Research page 34
- 2.7 Research Ethics page 38
- Quiz Practice Quiz: Research Aptitude page 42
Core Academic References
- Creswell, J. W., & Creswell, J. D. (2018). Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches (5th ed.). SAGE Publications.
- Kerlinger, F. N. (1986). Foundations of behavioral research (3rd ed.). Holt, Rinehart and Winston.