Arrange the following steps pertaining to quantitative research in the correct order.

1.Analyse data

2.Hypothesis

3.Process data

4.Findings

5.Research design

A2, 3, 4, 5, 1

B2, 5, 3, 1, 4 ✓ Correct

C3, 4, 1, 2, 5

D5, 2, 3, 1, 4

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

Explanation

The correct order is hypothesis, research design, process data, analyse data, then findings, that is 2, 5, 3, 1, 4.

A hypothesis is formulated first to state the expected relationship to be tested.

The research design is then chosen to plan how the hypothesis will be examined.

Data are collected and processed into a workable, cleaned form.

The processed data are analysed using suitable statistical techniques.

Findings are drawn last, interpreting the analysis against the hypothesis.

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