Which of the Following Represents the Usual Sequence of Steps

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represents the usual sequence of steps in the quantitative research process?

• A) Reviewing the literature; formulating a problem; defining the variables operationally; developing measuring instruments; gathering data.
• B) Stating the hypothesis; reviewing the literature; stating operational definitions of the variables; developing measuring instruments; gathering data.
• C) Stating a problem; reviewing the literature; stating a hypothesis; constructing operational definitions of variables; developing measuring instruments; gathering data.
• D) Reviewing the literature; identifying the variables; stating a problem; gathering data.

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