Research Process

Question 1

1.

Answer 1

Choosing a research topic

Question 2

2.

Answer 2

Literature review

Question 3

3

Answer 3

Formulate a hypothesis

Question 4

4

Answer 4

Gathering data

Question 5

5

Answer 5

Analysing data

Question 6

6

Answer 6

Drawing a conclusion

Question 7

Choosing a research topic

Answer 7

Theoretical interest eg gender
Social policy interest eg poverty
Personal experience eg effects of divorce on children

Question 8

Literature review

Answer 8

Has the study already been done?
Look at books and journals
Will the study add to theoretical knowledge?
How were other studies conducted?

Question 9

Formulate hypothesis

Answer 9

Independent variable

Dependant variable

Question 10

Gathering data

Answer 10

Qualitative (non numerical, looking at feelings, description)

Question 11

Quantative

Answer 11

Numerical, statistics and numbers

Question 12

Analysing data

Answer 12

There has to be no cause or link

Question 13

Drawing a conclusion

Answer 13

Does data support the original hypothesis (taking into account criteria of casualty)

Question 14

Operationalise

Answer 14

Breaking a term down into factors that can be measured