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the research process

choose a topic

The first and foremost task in the entire process of scientific research is to identify a research problem.

The research process outlined above is, in essence, part and parcel of a research proposal.

get background information

After you identify your research topic and some keywords that describe it, find and read articles in subject encyclopedias, dictionaries, and handbooks

identify a problem or develop a research question. The research problem may be something the agency identifies as a problem, some knowledge or information

These items need to be specifically defined as they apply to the study. Terms or concepts often have different definitions depending on who is reading the study.

Research projects can focus on a specific group of people, facilities, park development, employee evaluations, programs, financial status, marketing efforts, or the integration of technology into the operations

Once the instrumentation plan is completed, the actual study begins with the collection of data. The collection of data is a critical step in providing the information needed to answer the research question.