Arrange the following research components in the correct sequence.

1.Preparing a research plan

2.Collecting data

3.Drawing conclusions

4.Formulating a research question or objectives

5.Analyzing data

A1, 4, 2, 5, 3

B4, 1, 2, 5, 3 ✓ Correct

C2, 4, 1, 3, 5

D1, 2, 4, 3, 5

Correct answer: (B) 4, 1, 2, 5, 3

Explanation

The correct sequence is formulating the research question, preparing the plan, collecting data, analyzing data, then drawing conclusions.

A research question or objective must be framed first to give the whole study direction.

A research plan is then designed to answer that question.

Data collection and analysis follow the plan in that order.

Conclusions come last, drawn from the analysed evidence.

Placing planning or data collection before the question reverses the logical flow of inquiry.

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