NTA UGC NET '24 Paper 1 by KVS Madaan| Teaching and Research Aptitude NET/SET/JRF |Includes 2023 Paper (2 Sets) & 23 years chapter wise solved Previous Year Questions

Chapter 2

2.2

Introduction of Research

According to the renowned thinker Hudson Maxim, ‘All

progress is born out of inquiry. Our doubts lead to inquir-

ies, and an inquiry leads to an invention.’ It is important to

understand that research is distinct from common sense,

primarily in its procedures and methods. We are discuss-

ing research in a very pragmatic manner so that concep-

tual clarity helps in PhD – Fellowships admissions as well.

We acquire knowledge from various sources, and the

process of knowledge acquisition has become increasingly

rapid. There are five fundamental methods that gradually

evolve into research-oriented ...