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Module 3: Overview of the Research Process in
Qualitative and Quantitative Studies

Introduction

Conceptualization is the process of refining the important concepts and terms
in the thesis/dissertation by giving them conceptual or theoretical definitions (de
Belen, 2015).

Learning Outcome

At the end of the module, the students will be able to formulate a sound
research problem

Learning Content

Conceptual Phase

It is the process that determines which questions are to be addressed by the
research and how research procedures are to be used as tools in finding the answers
to these questions. Conceptualization involves bringing together several
considerations to identify a good research idea, i.e. an answerable research question
that is worth answering.

Components of this process include:

1. conducting a thorough search of the peer-reviewed literature;
2. finding a research mentor and other collaborator;
3. considering methodology and study design; and 4) assessing feasibility
(Jain, Lindley & Rosen, 2013).

Conceptualization is guided by the theoretical framework, research
perspectives or approach in the research study.

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