Arrange the following steps of decision-making in the research process:

1. A. Choosing a research topic
2. B. Data collection
3. C. Analysing and interpreting data
4. D. Formulating the research problem
5. E. Conceptualisation and operationalisation

1. AA, B, D, C, E
2. BA, B, C, D, E
3. CD, C, A, B, E
4. DA, D, E, B, C

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Correct answer: D. A, D, E, B, C

Explanation

Research moves from topic → problem → concepts and measures (operationalisation) → data collection → analysis and interpretation.