When Researchers First Try to Specify Their Research Question Precisely

Multiple Choice

When researchers first try to specify their research question precisely there are 5 key elements to the strategy they should adopt - 4 of these elements are: define the level of analysis they will use; conduct a literature review; identify the existing theories that are relevant to the research topic; and assess the resource constraints that will limit what questions might be addressed. What is the fifth thing they should do?

A) Conduct a pilot study
B) State what results they hope to find
C) State what hypothesis they will test
D) Map the relationships between the facets of the broad issue to be investigated