How are the various research tasks classified?. Explain. (7)My asked question is related with Research Methodology

Various tasks to be performed in doing a research project
are classified in the following 8 tasks.

1. Define
   research problem: this involves identification of possible problems or questions to be
   examines and selecting a specific problem for the detailed research. Once this is done
   the research problem need to be stated in clear and concise terms. This is called
   formulation of the research problem.


2. Review concepts and
   theories including previous research findings. This involves reviewing the existing
   knowledge that exist related to the research problem by means of review of the available
   literature on the subject.


3. Formulate hypothesis:
   Hypothesis is a statement affirming a fact that the research aims examine and establish
   whether the stated facts are valid. Hypothesis can be considered as tentative
   intelligent solution to the problem. It states in clear term the what kind of
   conclusions you expect to draw from the research.


4. Design
   research; This step involves exactly how the detailed research will be conducted
   including nature of data to be collected and the nature of analysis to be
   undertaken.


5. Collect data: In this the actual execution of
   the research work is undertaken. Detailed data is collected and compiled as per the
   research design. In terms of time and effort this step usually accounts for bulk of the
   total research work.


6. Analyse data: The data collected is
   then analysed to understand the various aspect of the research problem and relationships
   between different variables having bearing on it.


7. Test
   hypothesis: Testing of the hypothesis is the synthesis of all the research analysis done
   to test to what extent the research findings either support or oppose the
   hypothesis.


8. Interpret and Report: Interpretation involves
   examining the implications of the analysis and testing of hypothesis on the the
   understanding of the subject researched. Interpretations also involves examining how the
   new understanding uncovered by the research may be useful for further research as well
   as practical applications. All the work done is then finally compiled in a report form.
   Usually the material to be included in the research report or thesis is prepared through
   all the stages of the research. However in the end all the material so prepared is
   compiled, any additional material required is added and the final report prepared and
   presented in a suitable form.