Research Process

The Research Process

The steps of the research process are as follows:
1. Develop the Research Question
2. Define the Purpose, Aim, or Objectives
3. Develop the Research Hypothesis
4. Review the Literature
5. Identify a Theoretical Framework
6. Choose a Research Design
7. Select a Sample
8. Consider Legal and Ethical Issues
9. Determine Data Collection Methods
10. Determine Instrument Reliability and Validity
11. Choose Data Analysis Methods
12. Report the Results
13. Discuss the Findings
14. Make Practice Recommendations
15. Communicate the Results

To learn more about this process and how it is applied to practice, the following resources are recommended:

Biostatistics Module: Introduction
An introduction to biostatistics.

Biostatistics Module: Lesson Plan Outline
Lesson plan outline for the Biostatistics Module
Updated: October 2011

Biostatistics Module: Lesson 1: Essential Concepts
Lesson 1: Essential Concepts.
Updated: October 2011

Biostatistics Module: Lesson 2: The Language of Statistics
Lesson 2: The Language of Statistics
Updated: October 2011

Biostatistics Module: Lesson 3: Collecting and Understanding the Data
Lesson 3: Collecting and Understanding the Data
Updated: October 2011

Biostatistics Module: Lesson 4: Descriptive Statistics
Lesson 4: Descriptive Statistics
Updated: October 2011

Biostatistics Module: Lesson 5: Research Question & Hypothesis Testing
Lesson 5: Research Question & Hypothesis Testing
Updated: October 2011

Biostatistics Module: Lesson 6: Types of Statistical Analysis
Lesson 6: Types of Statistical Analysis
Updated: October 2011

Biostatistics Module: Lesson 7: Measures of Association and Causation
Lesson 7: Measures of Association and Causation
Updated: October 2011

Biostatistics Module: Lesson 8: Interpretation - From Statistics Back to English
Lesson 8: Interpretation - From Statistics Back to English
Updated: October 2011

Biostatistics Module: Lesson 9: Clinically Relevant Statistics
Lesson 9: Clinically Relevant Statistics
Updated: October 2011

Books
Books related to the research process.

Internet Resources: Ethics Online Modules
Internet resources related to research ethics.

Internet Resources: Outcome Measures
Internet resources related to outcome measures.