Which Comes First the Research Question or the Hypothesis?

After the research questions come research objectives for which hypotheses could be formulated. These hypotheses will be tested to confirm achievement of specific objectives. Appropriately, hypothesis follows the specific research questions. Research objectives come after hypothesis.

Does a research question come before a hypothesis?

The primary research question should be driven by the hypothesis rather than the data. That is, the research question and hypothesis should be developed before the start of the study.

What comes first research or research question?

Asking a research question comes first. Then, the identified research objectives become the potential responses/ expected findings of this question.