Problem formulation. Hypothesis making. .. Steps in Research Process in Research Methodology are as follows: 1. formulating the research problem; 2. extensive literature survey; 3. developing the hypothesis; 4. preparing the research design; 5. determining sample design; 6. collecting the data; 7. execution of the project; 8. analysis of data; 9. hypothesis testing; 10. generalizations and interpretation, and 11. preparation of the report or presentation of the results, i.e., formal write-up of conclusions reached.