Which of the following represents the usual sequence of steps in the quantitative research process?
A) Reviewing the literature; formulating a problem; defining the variables operationally; developing measuring instruments; gathering data.
B) Stating the hypothesis; reviewing the literature; stating operational definitions of the variables; developing measuring instruments; gathering data.
C) Stating a problem; reviewing the literature; stating a hypothesis; constructing operational definitions of variables; developing measuring instruments; gathering data.
D) Reviewing the literature; identifying the variables; stating a problem; gathering data.

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The usual sequence of steps in the quantitative research process includes stating a problem, reviewing the literature, stating a hypothesis, constructing operational definitions of variables, developing measuring instruments, and gathering data. This sequence describes the process of identifying a research question, reviewing existing literature on the topic, formulating a hypothesis, identifying the variables involved, articulating an operational definition for each variable, choosing appropriate measuring instruments, and collecting data to test the hypothesis. Option A has the correct steps but in the wrong order, while option B places too much emphasis on the hypothesis without considering the problem statement. Option D omits the step of operationalizing the variables.

Which of the Following Represents the Usual Sequence of Steps