Summary Flowchart: Introduction to Research Methodology

1. Proposed Methodology
Problem
discovery
Selection of
exploratory research
technique
Secondary
(historical
data)
Pilot study Experience
survey
Case study
Problem definition
(statement of
research objectives)
Selection of basic
research method
Survey :
Interview,
Questionnaire
Secondary
data study
Observation
Selection of sample
design
Nonprobability
Sampling
Collection of data
(fieldwork)
Editing and coding
data
Data processing and
analysis
Interpretation or
findings
Report writing
Recommendation
and conclusion
Literature
review
Research
questions
Research
objectives
Hypotheses

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