Drenan works in the finance department at Unilever. His department will be up for its annual audit soon, so his director has tasked him with investigating the challenges facing the company with regards to effective and efficient uses of their finances/funds. There are 16 key role players that will be able to provide Drenan with the answers he requires. He needs to conduct an in-depth study that will showcase his vast research skills. Due to Covid, the company has made the decision to reduce staff on the premises, therefore most key role players are still working from home. Identify and elaborate on the eight (8) hallmarks of scientific research to assist Drenan to get started with this pre-audit inquisition.