Research Synthesis

Execute the synthesis phase: analyze results, generate the final report, consolidate prototypes, and finalize the implementation plan.

Context

Synthesis is the final phase of a research project. It begins when one of these conditions is met:

1. Answer obtained — the research question received a definitive answer (positive, negative, or refined).
2. Budget exhausted — allocated time or resources have run out.
3. External decision — stakeholder or research director decides to conclude the research (e.g., after a quarterly review).

Procedure

Step 1 — Confirm synthesis readiness