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Note: pure and basic is used interchangeable in the figures.
 
 
 
 

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Figure 1.3: Pure and applied research
 
 
 
Figure 1.4: Purpose and context (
Saunders, Lewis, and Thornhill 2003) 

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STEPS IN RESEARCH PROCESS
 
 
 
 
Mind map 1.1: Research proposal content
 
 
 

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Mind map 1.2: Development hypothesis of research
 
Research is a multifaceted process with a particular sequence to be pursued to guarantee 
that the project undertaken is effectively completed. Despite this, there is also room for 
flexibility and inventiveness of the research procedure.
1. Selection and formulation of the research problem
 
• Select a topic for research: identification of the problem
• Formulate the research problem
• Acquire knowledge on current theory and research
• Literature review
• Identify and label the variables
• Define concepts and establish reserach definitions
• Formulate the hypothesis
2. Choice of research design
 
• Research format and research design
• Description of the samples
• Sampling procedures
3. Data collection
 
• Construction of the research instrument
• Actual data gathering