Research Process

Question 1

Name the five stages of the research process

Answer 1

Theory stage
Hypothesis 
Operationalisation 
Fieldwork
Processing of results

Question 2

Describe the theory stage of the research process

Answer 2

Researcher examines all existing theories on their chosen topic, leading them to formulate a specific hypothesis

Question 3

Describe the hypothesis stage of the research process

Answer 3

Researcher whittles ideas down to a specific statement or series of statements and predictions which they then test by carrying out research.
A hypothesis is a statement to prove/disprove

Question 4

Describe the operationalisation stage of the research process

Answer 4

Researcher describes how they are going to put the research into practice
4 substages- defining concepts, choosing a sample, choosing a method, deciding on specific measurements

Question 5

Describe the fieldwork stage of the research process

Answer 5

Research is carried out by the chosen method identified in the operationalisation stage using a relevant sample

Question 6

Describe the processing of results stage of the research process

Answer 6

Researchers collate and analyse findings to see if they confirm or refute the hypothesis. Results are then presented in journals, books, articles etc.