Arrange the following stages of social science research in correct sequence : (i) Identification of Research Questions (ii) Development of Research Design (iii) Formulation of Research Problem (iv) Identification of Research Problem (v) Development of Theoretical Framework (vi) Formulation of Hypothesis (vii) Operationalisation of Variables Select your answer from the codes given below :
(iv), (iii), (v), (i), (vi), (vii) and (ii)
(iv) Identification of Research Problem - the researcher first identifies a broad area or problem worth studying.
(iii) Formulation of Research Problem - the identified problem is then defined and stated precisely.
(v) Development of Theoretical Framework - relevant theories and literature are used to frame the problem conceptually.
(i) Identification of Research Questions - specific questions to be answered are derived from the problem and framework.
(vi) Formulation of Hypothesis - tentative answers to the research questions are stated as testable hypotheses.
(vii) Operationalisation of Variables - the concepts in the hypotheses are converted into measurable indicators.
(ii) Development of Research Design - finally the overall plan (design, sampling, tools, analysis) is prepared to test the hypotheses.
Hence, the answer is (iv), (iii), (v), (i), (vi), (vii) and (ii).
According to whom ‘‘ to decide upon the right problem of research is half way to success’’ ?
Which of the following steps generally is done before the other three in the Research Process ?
(i) Preparing the Research Design
(ii) Determining Sample Design
(iii) Developing the Hypothesis
(iv) Extensive Literature Survey
Arrange the following research components in correct sequence:
A. Preparing a research plan
B. Collecting Data
C. Drawing conclusion
D. Formulating a research question/objectives
E. Analyzing data
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Which of the following sequences correctly reflects scientific investigation?
In which of the following steps of research, the scope for creativity and imagination is utmost?