UGC NET Paper 1 GA 2006 Dec Solved Paper

The first step in the research process is to identify a problem or develop a research question. The subsequent steps of research are: • Extensive Literature review/survey • Specifying the purpose of research • Determining specific research questions • formulating Hypothesis /a set of hypotheses • Preparing the Research Design • Choice of a methodology • Sampling • Data collection • Data Analysis Verify • Hypothesis Testing Analyzing and interpreting • Generalization and Interpretation • Reporting and evaluating research