Initiating research with hypotheses is advocated by the Hypothetico-Deductive approach to research and is not altogether inconsistent with other approaches. The hypotheses tested are deduced from broader theories in terms of operational variables. Importance of the study justification. Not all research merits expenditure of time, effort, space in publications, and internal and external financial support. A research proposal should convince supervisors of feasibility and of inherent value of the research.
Research is valuable to the researcher, sponsoring organizations, and ultimately to society.
Thinking about the goals of sponsoring organizations will influence decisions in the research process such as method, hypotheses, and presentation of research results. Method how the goal of the study will be achieved. Often there is not enough time spent to consider alternative approaches. The approach that first comes to mind is not always the best. Outline of the finished report.