Identify the correct order of the following steps in a research process.
1.Review of literature
2.Formulation of hypothesis
3.Defining the research problem
4.Collection of data
5.Preparing the research design
A1, 2, 3, 4, 5
B2, 3, 1, 5, 4
C3, 1, 2, 5, 4 ✓ Correct
D2, 3, 1, 4, 5
Correct answer: (C) 3, 1, 2, 5, 4
Explanation
The correct order is defining the research problem, review of literature, formulation of hypothesis, preparing the research design, and collection of data, that is 3, 1, 2, 5, 4.
The research problem must be defined first to give direction to the whole study.
Review of literature then situates the problem within existing knowledge.
Formulating the hypothesis follows, offering a tentative testable answer.
Preparing the research design sets the blueprint before any data are gathered.
Data collection comes only after the design is ready, later followed by analysis and interpretation.
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