My Research Process

Thread II: Principles and Processes of Research

1. Finalize your research process and post it.
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Here are the steps of my Research Process, broken into 7 areas:
The Problem
Identify a general topic
Identify a problem
Identify purposes for the research
Identify the audience for my findings
Consider the functions of research
Define my problem statement
Hypothesis
Understand my research approach
Create research question(s)
Formulate hypotheses
Design
Identify constraints
Consider ethical implications
Choose a research design
Review applicable analysis techniques
Determine budget
Consider time frame
Determine resources required
Design the data collection strategy
Choose a sample
Consider reliability and validity
Write a Research Proposal
Submit my Proposal
Get IRB approval (if necessary)
Collect Data
Arrange the research setting
Set up a time to gather the data
Contact and gather my sample
Administer the data collection strategy
Thank my sample
Analyze Data
Train others to help with data entry (if necessary and if in budget)
Data entry
Use applicable analysis technique on the data
Interpret Findings
Interpret significant findings in the context of my field
Draw conclusions about my hypothesis
Consider implications of findings
Communicate My Findings With Others
Write a paper or article
Choose appropriate outlet/audience for the paper/article
Celebrate!

I have a more detailed chart for my Research Process, which includes Resources and the theme of each of the 7 areas, but I'm not sure how to post it as an attachment!