Which of the following is the first step in starting the research process?

Question: Which of the following is the first step in starting the research process?

A Searching source of information to locate problem

B Survey of related literature

C Identification of problem

D Searching for solutions to the problem

Answer: Identification of problem

Steps	Description
1 Identification of Problem	· Recognize and define the research problem to be addressed.
2 Searching for Relevant Information	· Locate sources of information to gather background knowledge and relevant data related to the research problem.
3 Survey of Related Literature	· Review existing literature, studies and research related to the topic to understand previous findings and research gaps.
4 Formulating a Research Hypothesis	· Develop a testable hypothesis based on the identified problem and existing knowledge.
5 Designing the Research Methodology	· Determine the research methods, data collection techniques and data analysis approaches to be used in the study.
6 Data Collection	· Collect data according to the chosen methodology · Methodology may involve surveys, experiments and observations etc.
7 Data Analysis	· Analyze the collected data using appropriate statistical or analytical methods.
8 Drawing Conclusions	· Based on the analysis, draw conclusions that address the research hypothesis.
9 Communicating Research Findings	· Present the research findings through reports, papers, presentations or publications.
10 Reflecting and Iterating	· Reflect on the research process, results and potential areas for improvement. · If necessary, refine the research approach for future studies.