As with everything in the UX field, it depends. The research process that I'm trying to follow while tackling the problem space contains:
- Getting into the research problem space by asking tonnes of questions.
- Determining the objectives of the research, people's needs, and possible results.
- Planning the study: selecting a research methodology, determining time duration, choosing the user group, recruiting, and fulfilling logistic necessities.
- Conducting study activities depends on the selected method.
- Performing data analysis and synthesis.
- Documenting and presenting results.
- Researching new unknowns.