Alan is new to the field of research. He has chosen a simple research project to understand the overall sequence of steps to be followed in developing the research idea. He has successfully completed the stage of identifying research variables. Which of the following steps should Alan take to begin the collection and analysis of relevant data?
A) He should determine the number of participants.
B) He should define the target population.
C) He should select participants.
D) He should create a participant pool.

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Before collecting and analyzing data, Alan should define the target population, which refers to the group that he intends to study. This will help him in selecting the appropriate participants and gathering relevant data. Determining the number of participants and creating a participant pool are steps that come after defining the target population.

Alan Is New to the Field of Research