BRM - Common - Module - 2 Defining The Research Problem

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JAIN UNIVERSITY
SUBJECT: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
MODULE 2
IDENTIFICATION OF RESEARCH PROBLEMS
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CHAPTER 2
Identification of research problems
Meaning
Selecting the problem
Techniques involved in defining the problems
Meaning
Research problem is one which requires a researcher to find out the
best solution for the given problem .i.e., to find out by which course of
action the objective can be attained optimally in the context of a given
environment.
Components of research problems:

There must be an individual or a group which has some difficulty or
the problem
There must be some objective(s) to be attained at.
There must be alternative means (or the courses of action) for
obtaining the objectives one wishes to attain.
There must remain some doubt in the mind of a researcher with
regard to selection of alternatives.
There must be some environment to which the difficulty pertains.
Selection of problem
A problem well put is half solved that means a problem clearly stated is
problem half solved. The problem to be investigated must be defined
unambiguously because that will help to discriminate relevant data from
irrelevant ones.. An ill-defined problem may create difficulties.

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Questions like what data are to be collected, what relations are to be

explored, what techniques are to be used and similar other questions
can be tackled with well planned strategy. Thus, defining a research
problem properly is a prerequisite for any study.
A research problem rightly and rationally selected helps the

researcher to complete the project within the prescribed time and
budgeted amount.
The selection of one appropriate researchable problem out of the
identified problems requires evaluation of those alternatives against
certain criteria. These criteria are:
Researchers interest
Topic of significance
Novelty of the idea
Researchers resources
Availability of data
Benefits of the research
Feasibility of the study
Sources of problem
The sources from which one may be able to identify research problems
or develop problem awareness are:
Reading
Academic experience
Daily experience
Exposure to field situations
Consultations
Brain storming
Research

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Intuition
Formulation of a problem
Formulation of a problem is translating and transforming the selected
problem into a scientific research question. A problem well put is half
solved. There are seven factors strengthening such careful
formulation.
Proper formulation of the problem provides a sense of direction to
the research
Specifies the scope of research
Indicates the limitations of the research
Clarifies the problem
Establishes the major assumptions
Expresses the context of the problem
Provides economy in research
The formulation should include both the what and the why aspect
Merton identifies three principal components in the progressive
formulation of a problem for research
The originating questions (what one wants to know): it indicates what
the problem is.
The rationale: Rationale is the statement of reasons why a particular
question is posed. It states how the answer to the question will
contribute to theory and/or practice
The specifying question: The originating question is decomposed into
several specific questions in order to identify the observation/data
that will provide answer to them.

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Steps in formulation
A researcher has to follow the under mentioned steps in formulation of
research.
Developing a title
Working out conceptual model: Develop and define the problem
statement
Defining the objectives: The researcher must decide the questions
to be answered
Limiting the scope: The researcher must demarcate the
geographical limits, time limit and magnitude of the problem
Formulation of hypothesis: it gives direction to research
Operational definitions of the concepts.
Techniques involved in defining a problem

Statement of the problem in a general way:
Understanding the nature of the problem: understand the nature and
origin of problem clearly.
Surveying the literature: all available literature concerning the problem
at hand must be surveyed and examined before a definition of the
research problem is given.
Developing the ideas through discussions: This is quite often known as
experience survey
Rephrasing the research problem: researcher must rephrase the
research problem into a working proposition.

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QUESTIONS
Section-A (2Marks)
1.Define research problem
2.What are investigative questions?
3. Mention any 4 sources of identifying research problem.
4.What is the meaning of formulation of a research problem?
5.List the components in progressive formulation of a problem.
6.List the criteria for selection of a research problem.
Section-B (5Marks)
1.Mention various factors to be considered in selecting a research problem.
2.Mention various steps involved in formulating research problem.
3.Explain various Sources of identifying research problem.
4.Mention the techniques involved in defining the research problem.
5.What are the advantages of careful formulation of a research problem?
Section-C (15 Marks)
1.Explain the various sources of identifying research problem.

2.Explain the various steps involved in problem formulation with an example.
3. “A problem well put is half solved” Discuss this statement form point of
view of importance of formulation of research problem.

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BRM-MODULE-II

SUBJECT: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

IDENTIFICATION OF RESEARCH PROBLEMS

FOR PRIVATE CIRCULATION ONLY 1

Components of research problems:

FOR PRIVATE CIRCULATION ONLY 2

Questions like what data are to be collected, what relations are to be

A research problem rightly and rationally selected helps the

FOR PRIVATE CIRCULATION ONLY 3

FOR PRIVATE CIRCULATION ONLY 4

Techniques involved in defining a problem

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Section-C (15 Marks)

1.Explain the various sources of identifying research problem.

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