Research Analytical and Aptitude Techniques (RAAT)

Unit I Research tools and techniques: Naming ranges, Creating named ranges, Using named ranges in formulas, The IF function (recap), Creating nested IF functions, AND and OR functions, Combining logical functions. Using data validation, Setting criteria for entry of text, values and dates, Creating a dropdown list, Using database functions , Setting up criteria- DSUM,DAVERAGE,- DCOUNT and others. Using Goal Seek, Using the Solver add-in Working with scenarios, Creating and saving scenarios, Viewing scenarios Unit II Reasoning: Alphabet Series, Test of Direction Sense, Coding-Decoding, Number Ranking, Arithmetical Reasoning, Problem on Age Calculation, Blood relations, Analogy, Decision Making etc., Non Verbal Series, Mirror Images, Grouping Identical Figures Unit III Quantitative Aptitude: percentages, profit and loss , averages and ages ,time and work, pipes and cisterns, time and distance, trains and boats and streams, simple and compound interest, ratio and proportions, partnerships, number system Unit IV Project Portfolio Management the challenge of prioritization and selection Analytical Tool: Microsoft Project Plan with Problem Solving Critical thinking (Case of six thinking Hats) What is critical thinking? , Language of Reasoning, Understanding Reasoning, Clarifying, Judging the credibility of sources ideas. Analytical Tool: SPSS 20 Unit V Psychometric Assessment: Leadership, Decision Making Ability, Team Work ,Adaptability, Stress Management, Initiator, Ethical Values, Negotiation skills, Stability