Question

Which statement is not true about research design?

• A. Research design is a framework for conducting the research project.
• B. Research design specifies the measurement and scaling procedures.
• C. Research design is undertaken before developing the approach to the problem.
• D. Research design is undertaken after the research problem is defined.

Hint:

Research design always follows problem definition and approach development.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understand the sequence of research process.
1. Problem definition
2. Developing the approach to the problem
3. Research design formulation
4. Fieldwork / Data collection
5. Data analysis
6. Report preparation
Step 2: Evaluate statements.
- (a) TRUE: Research design is indeed a blueprint or framework.
- (b) TRUE: It includes specifying measurement and scaling.
- (c) FALSE: Design comes after developing the approach to the problem, not before.
- (d) TRUE: It is done once the problem is defined. \[ \boxed{(c)} \]