Question

Cory wrote a proposal to study the impact of birth order on aggressiveness. One of his first steps was to review definitions of aggressiveness in other research studies. This illustrates the first step in the process of _________.

Answer 1

Answer: Conceptualization

Explanation: Conceptualization is a very essential aspect of a research or study. It is the process of understanding the ideas and meaning of the central point of the study or research by drawing or putting together various definitions given to that idea in previous research studies. The process of Conceptualization gives a more robust, broader understanding, clearer picture of the central point in the research study. Thus, Conceptualization is the process whereby Central ideas of a research study are defined from various angles.