UGC NET Research Q9

Question

Arrange the steps in a hypothetico-deductive research in the correct sequence:
A. Identifying and defining a research problem
B. Defining the population and drawing a sub-set therefrom
C. Data collection using appropriate research tasks followed by data analyses
D. Hypothesis formulation and developing a design of research
E. Taking a decision on the substantive research hypothesis via testing of the Null hypothesis (H₀)