The list shows the steps in developing a research plan. 1. Select the topic. 2. Create a schedule. 3. Set goals. 4. Write down research questions. 5. Identify research method (s). 6. Find and evaluate sources. Which two steps are out of order? 5 and 6 4 and 5 3 and 4 2 and 3

The basic steps in the research process are:

Step 1: Select the topic (Identify and develop your topic and objectives)

Step 2: State a hypothesis

Step 3: Define methods

Step 4: Conduct the research (gather data)

Step 5: Synthesize (answer your questions)

According this, the following steps are out of order:

2 and 3 (first you set goals and then you create a schedule how you will achieve them).