Definition: Ideas; formulation or evolution of overarching research goals and aims.
Conceptualization involves generating new ideas or formulating questions and hypotheses, which begins at the project’s inception and might continue throughout its life. Examples of tasks that may be described by the role of conceptualization include:
- Identifying issues, questions or problems that warrant research.
- Developing research questions and hypotheses.
- Developing research frameworks, tools or experimental paradigms.
- Refining and adapting overarching research goals and aims.