Research is a cyclical and iterative process that involves several steps. These steps include formulating questions or hypotheses, conducting a literature review, collecting and analyzing data, reporting findings, and identifying new questions or hypotheses to explore in future research. True research in academic settings differs from common misconceptions of research and aims to generate new knowledge through rigorous methodology.

1. Describe the cyclical, iterative nature of research, including the steps
TASKDistinguish between (a) common uses of the term research that reflect
misconceptions about what research involves and (b) the true nature of research in
academic settings.Describe the cyclical, iterative nature of research, including the steps that
a genuine research project involves.Distinguish among positivism, postpositivism,
constructivism, and pragmatism/realism as philosophical underpinnings of a research
project.Identify examples of how six general research tools can play significant roles in a
research project: (a) the library and its resources, (b) computer technology, (c)
measurement,(d) statistics, (e) language, and (f) the human mind.Describe steps you might
take to explore research in your field