research in social work should be carried out, recommendable, following the model proposed by scientific methodology. For this reason, the stages that must necessarily be fulfilled will be the following:

Problem Statement. Define and differentiate the object of study and the objectives.

Examination of previous research related to the topic.

The proposition of hypotheses and research questions.

Collection of samples or selection of cases.

Information collection.

Analytical stage. This implies the comprehension, interpretation, and exposition of the data.

Writing and dissemination of research and results.

Research should be based on: attention deficit in school children between the ages of 7 to 11 years to see their academic performance.

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