STEPS IN

RESEARCH
PROCESS
1. SELECTING A TOPIC
- The research process starts with the
identification of a topic.
2. IDENTIFYING THE RESEARCH QUESTION

3. DEVELOPING A RESEARCH DESIGN

The researcher develops a detailed
research plan to show how the study will
be done.
4.GATHERING OR COLLECTING DATA
- The researcher implements the research
design and gathers the data needed
using particular research methodology.

5. CARRYING OUT A DATA ANALYSIS.

- The researcher identifies and examines
the patterns found in the data collected.
6. INTERPRETING DATA
- The researcher explains the meaning of
the patterns in the data.
7. COMMUNICATING RESEARCH FINDINGS
AND RESULTS.
- The researcher communicates the
findings by writing a report or paper,
publishing the research, or presenting the
results in a conference.
 CATEGORY QUESTION ANSWER
1. Persons or categories Who are the persons that I want
of people to be studied to study?
2. Place of study Where is the specific location of
the study topic?
3. Time and period of the How long will my study take?
research
4. Spheres of human What human activity or interest
interest do I want to study?
5. Social artifacts If applicable, what particular
social artifact or interaction will
my topics focus on?