Artifacts #
What this step produces.
Research Plan #
A plan listing the research questions, chosen methods, sources, timing and owners, so the team knows exactly what will be studied and how.
Research Parameter Set #
The agreed settings of the research: scope, depth, time frame, budget and quality criteria. It keeps the chosen methods within clear limits.
Research Approval Decision #
The recorded decision to approve, adjust or reject the proposed research methods, with the reasons and any conditions attached.
Techniques #
Techniques used in this step.
Research Approval Workflow #
The sequence of submission, review and sign-off that a research proposal passes through before work starts, so nothing begins without agreement.
