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The diagram shows the process by how a research is conducted. It includes eight stages before a conclusion can be drawn.

First, the researcher may have some resources ideas. These ideas may comes from the result of previous research, his personal experience or his curiosity. Bases on the research ideas, a clear the statement of research question should be established as the guiding star of the research process. After that, the researcher has to design the research methodology, since choosing an effective and efficiency research method is an important stepping stone. Next, the readership of the research should be well defined to match the expectation of the reader.

Following this, researchers have to identify the sources of information and methods of obtaining the information. After the data is collected, the collected data is analysis according to the methodology.

Finally, any new the research findings and conclusions are put together to address the research statement. Also recommendations and future implications are also pointed out by the researchers in the report so as to facilitate future research or make some advises to society.