RESEARCH MODEL
1. Selecting a topic
Various reasons, no right or wrong- looks at something in the social world
2. Defining the problem
Specify what you want to learn about the problem and develop a research question
3. Reviewing the literature
Look at what has already been done by others, helps narrow your research question, helps avoid others mistakes,
4. Formulating the hypothesis
A statement of what you expect to find based on a theory you have developed
5. Choosing a research method
Selecting the best method for your research- look at the pros and cons of each method and what your goals of the research are
6. Collecting data
Valid and reliable research strategies need to be used
7. Analyzing the results
Qualitative Analysis (human behavior/themes) or Quantitative Analysis (numbers)
8. Sharing the results
Publishing your work, summarize above steps and write a report that interprets your results in relation to the information/theories already out there