Steps in the Educational Research Process

Steps in the Educational Research Process

Step 7

Step 5

Step 3

Step 1

Analyzing the Collected Data

Developing a Research Plan

Reviewing Existing Literature Related to the Problem

Identifying and Limiting a Research Topic or Problem

Step 4

Step 6

Step 8

Step 2

Writing a Literature Review

Implementing the Plan and Collecting Data

Stating Findings, Conclusions, and Recommendations

Formally Stating and Refining Research Questions

Step 4

Writing a Literature Review

Compile the reviewed literature into a coherent narrative that sets the context for the study.

Step 7

ANALYZING THE COLLECTED DATA

Process and interpret the data to find patterns and answer research questions.

Step 1

Identifying and Limiting a Research Topic or Problem

Start with a broad area of interest and narrow it down to a specific topic or problem.

Step 3

Reviewing Existing Literature Related to the Problem

Explore and summarize existing research and theories related to the topic.

Step 8

Stating Findings, Conclusions, and Recommendations

Summarize the results, draw conclusions, and suggest recommendations for practice or further research.

Step 5

Developing a Research Plan

Design the methodology, including the selection of research methods and tools.

Step 2

FORMALLY STATING AND REFINING RESEARCH QUESTIONS

Develop clear and focused research questions that guide the study.

Step 6

IMPLEMENTING THE PLAN AND COLLECTING DATA

Carry out the research plan, gathering data through chosen methods.