After identifying the problem, the next step in the research process is to:

1. Select the population
2. Review the literature
3. Obtain approval to conduct the study
4. Identify the instrument to use for data analysis


ANS: 2
After identifying the problem, the next step in the research process is to review the literature to determine what is known about the problem.
Following identification of the problem and review of the literature, the researcher will design the study protocol. Selecting the population is a component of this phase of the research process.
Obtaining necessary approvals is part of conducting the study, which follows the design phase in the research process.
Identifying the instrument to use for data analysis occurs during the process of designing the study protocol. This step would occur during the study design phase of the research process after problem identification and literature review have taken place.

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