The document outlines the steps of the scientific research process and qualitative research study. The scientific research process consists of 5 phases - conceptual, design and planning, empirical, analytic, and dissemination phases. Each phase involves several interconnected steps like formulating the problem, reviewing literature, developing a plan, collecting and analyzing data, interpreting results, and communicating findings. Similarly, the qualitative research study involves planning the study, developing data collection strategies, gathering and analyzing data, and disseminating findings. Key steps include identifying the research problem, collecting data from participants, organizing and analyzing the data, and utilizing the findings.

1. STEPS OF RESEARCH PROCESS
PRESENTED BY,
MRS. KALYANI RATH
(ASSO. PROF. , KINS)

2. RESEARCH PROCESS
Scientific research involves a systematic process that focuses on
being objective and gathering a multitude of information for
analysis so that the researcher can come to a conclusion. The
scientific research process is a multiple-step process where the
steps are interlinked with the other steps in the process.

3. STEPS OF RESEARCH PROCESS
THE
CONCEPTUAL
PHASE
THE DESIGN
AND PLANNING
PHASE
THE EMPIRICAL
PHASE
THE ANALYTIC
PHASE
THE
DISSEMINATION
PHASE

4. A. THE CONCEPTUAL PHASE
1. Formulating and delimiting the problem
2. Reviewing the related literature
3. Defining the framework/developing conceptual definitions
4. Formulating hypothesis

5. B.THE DESIGN AND PLANNING PHASE
5. Selecting a research design
6. Developing intervention protocols
7. Identifying the population
8. Designing the sampling plan
9. Specifying methods to measure research variables
10.Developing methods to safeguard subjects
11. Finalizing the research plan

6. C.THE EMPIRICAL PHASE
12. Collecting the data
13. Preparing the data for analysis

7. D.THE ANALYTIC PHASE
14. Analysing the data
15. Interpreting the results

8. E.THE DISSEMINATION PHASE
16. Communicating the findings
17. Utilizing the findings in practice

9. QUALITATIVE RESEARCH STUDY
• Planning the study
• Developing data collection strategies
• Gathering and analysing data
• Disseminating findings

10. A.PLANNING THE STUDY
• Identifying the research problem
• Doing a literature review
• Developing an overall approach
• Selecting and gaining entrée into research sites
• Developing methods to safeguard participants

11. B.DEVELOPING DATA COLLECTION STRATEGIES
• Deciding what type of data to gather and how to gather them
• Deciding from whom to collect the data
• Deciding how to enhance trustworthiness

12. C.GATHERING AND ANALYSING DATA
• Collecting data
• Organizing and analysing data
• Evaluating data: Making modifications to data collection
strategies, if necessary
• Evaluating data: Determining if saturation has been achieved

13. D.DISSEMINATING FINDINGS
• Communicating findings
• Utilizing(or making recommendations for utilizing) findings in
practice and future research