A Novice Approach for the Beginners of the Professional Research: A Review

Surya Kiran Rajamahanti*
Gitam University, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Periodicity:September - November'2021
DOI : https://doi.org/10.26634/jmgt.16.2.15800

Abstract

Globalising research through the transformation of research practices using the most up-to-date research tools (Roots of Educational Research - Redefined) is the current motto, and in this regard, a review demonstrating the six sigma as an add-on for the combined studies of service quality with living standards and descriptive statistics in mind has been considered through this research practise and approach.

Keywords

Descriptive Statistics, FOSS, Inter-Disciplinary Research, Six Sigma, Service Quality, Professional Research.

How to Cite this Article?

Rajamahanti, S. K. (2021). A Novice Approach for the Beginners of the Professional Research: A Review. i-manager’s Journal on Management, 16(2), 9-23. https://doi.org/10.26634/jmgt.16.2.15800

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