Question

Arrange the following sequentially as steps in the process of social research:
A. Conclusion and Report writing
B. Analysis of data collected
C. Define Research Problem
D. Collect data
E. Formulate Hypothesis
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. C-E-D-B-A
• B. D-C-E-B-A
• C. A-B-D-C-E
• D. E-C-D-B-A

Hint:

The logical flow is: Problem $\rightarrow$ Hypothesis $\rightarrow$ Data Collection $\rightarrow$ Analysis $\rightarrow$ Reporting.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: The standard systematic procedure for conducting formal social science research.

Step 1: The initial and most crucial step is to clearly define the problem or issue to be investigated. $$C \text{ is the first step}$$

Step 2: Once the problem is identified, researchers construct testable statements or hypotheses. $$E \text{ follows C}$$

Step 3: Methodological tools are employed to gather empirical evidence necessary to test the hypothesis. $$D \text{ follows E}$$

Step 4: The gathered data is processed, analyzed, and interpreted to see if it supports the hypothesis. $$B \text{ follows D}$$

Step 5: Finally, findings are summarized into conclusions and documented in a formal research report. $$A \text{ is the final step}$$ $$\boxed{\text{(1) C-E-D-B-A}}$$