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Formulating A Research Problem: Definition: Any Question You Want T To Answer, or Any Assumption You Try To Prove or

The document discusses formulating a research problem which is the first and most important step in the research process. A good research problem is foundational to a good study. Research problems can investigate people, problems, programs, or phenomena and consider interest, magnitude, concepts, expertise, and available data when being formulated. Steps in formulation include identifying a field, raising questions and hypotheses, formulating objectives, and double checking interest and sources.

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Formulating A Research Problem: Definition: Any Question You Want T To Answer, or Any Assumption You Try To Prove or

The document discusses formulating a research problem which is the first and most important step in the research process. A good research problem is foundational to a good study. Research problems can investigate people, problems, programs, or phenomena and consider interest, magnitude, concepts, expertise, and available data when being formulated. Steps in formulation include identifying a field, raising questions and hypotheses, formulating objectives, and double checking interest and sources.

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Formulating a Research Problem

Definition: any question you want t to answer, or any assumption you try to prove or
investigate can be a research problem or research topic for your study.

The Importance of the Research Problem:

Formulating the research problem is the first and the most important step in the
research process. The research problem is the foundation of the research paper, if it is
well formulated, you can expect a good study. If you want to solve a problem, you
must know what the problem is first. R.P can take many forms from the very simple
to the very complex. The way you want to formulate your research problem
determines every step you follow in your research and also the type of it, either
qualitative or quantitative. Confusion is often, but remember the clearer you are
towards your research problem, the easier it will be.

Sources of the Research Problem:

Research Problems investigate around the four (4) Ps:

people

Ps Problem

Program

phenomenon

You may select a group of people to study certain issues related to their lives; or
select a given problem which faces them, or investigate a given program or a social
phenomenon. Each research problem involves at least two Ps. Every research has two
aspects: people provide with information, i.e. “the study population”, while problem,
program, and phenomenon carry information that you need to answer, i.e. “the
subject area”.

Considerations in Formulating a Research Problem:

When formulating the research problem, the researcher has to take into consideration
the following elements:

1. Interest: you must be interested in the topic you choose; if you select one that does
not interest you, you will face difficulties when analyzing it as you will be less
motivated and spend much time and hard energy to complete it.
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2. Magnitude: you must have enough knowledge about the topic; and it is important to
select a topic that you can manage in time and sources.
3. Measurement of Concepts: if you use a concept in your study, make sure about
what does it mean and where it should be used.
4. Level of Expertise: make sure that you have enough capacity for the task you are
doing; you may receive help from others but remember most of the job is done by
you.
5. Availability of Data: make sure that the data you collect are suitable for your topic.

Steps in Formulation a Research Problem:

1. Identify a given field or subject area;


2. Raise the research questions and hypotheses;
3. Formulate objectives;
4. Double check: you should go back and give a final consideration to whether
you are interested in the topic or not; and that you have adequate sources to
analyze it.

Establishing Operational Definitions:

When formulation your research problem, you may use certain concepts or items that
seem ambiguous for the readers. Therefore, in your research study you must define
and explain the meaning of complex terms. These are called operational definitions
which are designed to remove ambiguity and misunderstanding.

Research Problems in Qualitative and Quantitative Researches:

The difference between qualitative and quantitative studies starts by the way you
formulate your research problem. In quantitative study you must be specific and try
to narrow the degree of your study; on the other hand in qualitative research
specificity is not required.

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