Historical Research
Historical research involves studying past events, people, and societies to understand their contexts, causes, and effects. Researchers use various sources, such as documents, artifacts, and oral histories, to gather information. This process includes:
Empirical Research
Characteristics of Empirical Research Purpose Applications Empirical research is widely used across various fields such as psychology, sociology, medicine, and education to inform practice, policy, and further research. It forms the foundation for evidence-based decision-making.
Positivism and Post-Positivism
Positivism Post-Positivism
Inductive and Deductive Research
Deductive Research Definition Deductive research is a top-down approach that starts with a general theory or hypothesis and then tests it through specific observations or experiments. It aims to test the validity of theoretical concepts by examining specific cases. Process Example A researcher begins with the theory that “all swans are white.” They then collect […]
Difference Between Bibliography, References and Work Cited
Bibliography Definition:A bibliography is a comprehensive list of all the sources you have consulted or read while researching and writing your paper, regardless of whether you have directly cited them in the text. Characteristics: Example: Works Cited Definition:A works cited page lists only the sources that you have directly cited or quoted in your paper. […]
IIM Lucknow and PFRDA Host Symposium on Building an ‘Atmanirbhar Pensioned Society’ for a Developed India
Indian Institute of Management Luckknow in collaboration with the Pension Fund Regulatory & Development Authority (PFRDA), hosted a symposium on ‘Atmanirbhar Pensioned Society for a Viksit Bharat.’ This significant event addressed critical issues and opportunities within the pension sector, fostering discussions to pave the way for a self-reliant, pensioned society in a developed India. The event was graced […]
University of Leeds and IIT Madras to launch Joint Centre of Excellence in Sustainability
The University of Leeds, UK and the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to set up a Joint Virtual Centre of Excellence on Sustainable Development (VCoE-SD). The network will develop a step-change in the depth and breadth of current collaboration between the University of Leeds and IIT Madras as well […]
Centurion University bags 18th rank in India in University Impact Rankings 2024
Odisha’s Centurion University of Technology and Management (CUTM), a Center for Excellence in higher education recognized by the Union Ministry of Skill Development, has achieved yet another remarkable feat. The pioneering skill university has secured the 18th position in India in the recently-declared University Impact Rankings 2024 by Times Higher Education Ranking. It comes as a […]
NEET-NET paper leaks row: Centre removes NTA director general Subodh Kumar Singh
Pradeep Singh Kharola replaces incumbent NTA DG Subodh Kumar Singh, whose services have been put on compulsory wait in the Department of Personnel and Training The Centre on Saturday replaced the director general of National Testing Agency (NTA) amid the NEET, UGC-NET row, naming 1985 batch Indian Administrative Services (IAS) officer Pradeep Singh Kharola as […]
UGC releases list of 157 defaulter universities failing to appoint ombudspersons, check here
The Union Grant Commission has released the updated list of defaulting state universities on its official website. As per the announcement, a total of 157 universities in the country have been identified as defaulters. The list comprises the names of the universities that have failed to appoint ombudspersons. The list includes 108 public universities, 2 […]
