TITLE:
The Social Science Research Process: A New Model
AUTHORS:
Werner de Klerk, Megan C. Barnard, Elinda de Klerk, Ryan E. du Toit, Jessica Daniel-Smit
KEYWORDS:
Social Science, Research Process, Research Question, Ontology, Epistemology, Methodology, Methods, Rigour, Ethics
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Social Sciences,
Vol.11 No.11,
November
16,
2023
ABSTRACT: Scholars, researchers, and practitioners across various fields of study
have collectively come to recognise and prioritise the research process.
However, students, researchers, and practitioners often confuse, if not
neglect, important elements of the research process. Therefore, it is the
purpose of this paper to propose a basic model that will guide one’s research
process in the Social Sciences. This proposed model is aimed at creating a
foundation from which to understand and implement the research process. The
authors of this paper hope that the proposed model will provide social science researchers with a clear
and simple plan on how to approach any research study enabling them to conduct
sound scientific research.