The technique for the purpose of defining research problem does not involve the undertaking of the following step(s)

To effectively define a research problem, there are certain steps that are typically undertaken. However, the techniques you might be looking for will have certain steps that are not involved in this process.

Common steps to define a research problem may include:

1. Identifying the research area.
2. Reviewing the literature.
3. Defining the research objectives.
4. Formulating research questions or hypotheses.

Steps that are generally not involved in defining a research problem might include:

1. Conducting data analysis before a problem is framed.
2. Jumping directly to conclusions without thorough investigation.
3. Ignoring existing literature or prior research findings.

Without more specific options, it's difficult to pinpoint the exact step not involved, but the above suggestions can guide you in understanding what typically does not belong to the process.