There is a diversification of approaches to research in any field of investigation, regardless of whether it is applied research or basic research. Each particular research study is unique in some ways because of the particular time, setting, situation, and environment in which it is being approached. Even so, all research venture shares a common goal of stimulating our understanding of the problem, and thus all traverse through certain basic stages, forming a process called the research process. An understanding of the research process is mandatory to effectively carry out research and sequence the stages essential in the process.