What are the Key Components of Preliminary Research?
1. Literature Review: Reviewing existing studies to understand what is already known about the topic. 2. Formulating Hypotheses: Developing testable statements based on initial observations and literature review. 3. Pilot Studies: Conducting small-scale studies to test methods, survey instruments, and data collection procedures. 4. Data Collection: Gathering preliminary data to identify trends and correlations. 5. Data Analysis: Analyzing the collected data to draw initial conclusions.
