Sociology: 7 steps of the research process

Name the seven steps of Research Process

1. Define the problem 2. Review the evidence 3. Formulate Hypothesis 4. Select a Design 5. Carry out the research 6. Interpret the results 7.Report the findings

Step Five

Carry out the research--collect data, record information

Step One

Define the Problem--Select a topic of research.

Step Three

Formulate a Hypothesis---What do you intend to test? What is relationship among the variables?

Step Six

Interpret the results--work out the findings of the data.

Step Seven

Report the research findings--What is their significance and how do they relate to previous findings

Step Two

Review the Evidence--Familiarize yourself with existing research on the topic.

Step Four

Select Research Design--Choose one or more research method: experiment, survey, observation, use of existing sources.