2.4: The Research Process Last updated Save as PDF Page ID 130463 Anonymous LibreTexts 2.1A: Defining the Problem 2.1B: Reviewing the Literature 2.1C: Formulating the Hypothesis 2.1D: Determining the Research Design 2.1E: Defining the Sample and Collecting Data 2.1F: Analyzing Data and Drawing Conclusions 2.1G: Preparing the Research Report