1.6 The components of research

The research process typically follows the process in Fig. 1.1. This is not always possible or practical, and the process is not always linear (researchers may jump from step to step as necessary). Nonetheless, following this process is good practice when possible.

Figure 1.1: The six basic steps in research

We will be learning more about each of these steps throughout this subject.

You can click on the purple "plus" symbols below to learn more about each step:

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