Collecting data 1 Conception/identification of research problem 1 Conceptualising a research design 1 Formulating a research problem 1 Preparation of research design (Methodology) 1 Research process 1 Review of literature 1 Selecting a sample 1 Way of thinking,research Design,Formulating a Research Problem 1 Writing a research report 1 formulation of research problem 1 formulation of testable hypothesis 1