When conducting formal research as for a college level
study, deciding on a research methodology or method of research is one step in the
process. These are the steps normally taken in that
process.
1. Decide on a topic for
inquiry.
2. Conduct a study of the literature on the topic
to determine if there is anything worthy of being researched or if the research has been
exhausted in the area.
3. Formulate research
questions
4. Decide which research study methodology,
qualitative (descriptive) or quantitative (measurement) for example, is best for your
inquiry.
5. Formulate a
hypothesis
6. Conduct the
study
7. Observe and gather
data
8. Analyze the data
9.
Formulate conclusions
10. Publish or otherwise present your
study
11. Replicate if necessary
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