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Identifying A Reserach Problem Mind Map

A research problem is more general than the specific purpose or research questions of a study, but more narrow than the overall topic being addressed. Research problems identify the key issues or concerns that motivate the need to conduct a study. They help guide the formulation of the study's purpose and research questions.

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Identifying A Reserach Problem Mind Map

A research problem is more general than the specific purpose or research questions of a study, but more narrow than the overall topic being addressed. Research problems identify the key issues or concerns that motivate the need to conduct a study. They help guide the formulation of the study's purpose and research questions.

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A research problem differs from the topic, the purpose

and the research questions due to its generality. It's not


as general as the topic adressed but not as specific as the
purpose or research questions

◆“What is the specific controversy or issue that I


Explaining or predicting relations among variables
need to address?”
◆ “Why is this problem important?”
Research problems are the educational Identifiyng a Is mportant to identify ◆Measure variables
issues, controversies, or concerns that guide if the research is QUANTITATIVE ◆ Assess the impact of these variables on an outcome
◆ “How will my study add to what we already know
the need for conducting a study. Research
Research qualitative oR ◆ Test theories or broad explanations
about this problem?
◆ “Who will benefit from what I learn about this
problems narrows the topic adressed. Problem quantitative ◆ Apply results to a large number of people

problem?
QUALITATIVE

Should Can Exploring and understanding a problem


1. Study the problem if your study will fi ll a gap or void in the existing ◆ Learn about the views of individuals
literature. ◆ Assess a process over time
2. Study the problem if your study replicates a past study but examines ◆ Generate theories based on participant perspectives
different participants You should research a You can research a problem if ◆ Obtain detailed information about a few people or research
and different research sites. problem if the study of it you have sites
3. Study the problem if your study extends past research or examines the topic potentially contributes to access to participants and
You should research a problem if
more educational knowledge or research sites as well as time,
thoroughly. adds to the effectiveness resources, and skills needed to
4. Study the problem if your study gives voice to people silenced, not heard, or of practice study the issue.
rejected
in society.
5. Study the problem if your study informs practice.

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