The document provides guidance on selecting an appropriate research problem by outlining factors to consider and avoid. Researchers should avoid universal truths, excessively researched topics, controversial or narrow topics, and very obscure topics. An ideal research problem would have some available literature, be possible to study in controlled conditions, be compatible with the researcher's demographics and resources, and have available time, funds, tools, and cooperation to research.
The document provides guidance on selecting an appropriate research problem by outlining factors to consider and avoid. Researchers should avoid universal truths, excessively researched topics, controversial or narrow topics, and very obscure topics. An ideal research problem would have some available literature, be possible to study in controlled conditions, be compatible with the researcher's demographics and resources, and have available time, funds, tools, and cooperation to research.
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The document provides guidance on selecting an appropriate research problem by outlining factors to consider and avoid. Researchers should avoid universal truths, excessively researched topics, controversial or narrow topics, and very obscure topics. An ideal research problem would have some available literature, be possible to study in controlled conditions, be compatible with the researcher's demographics and resources, and have available time, funds, tools, and cooperation to research.
The document provides guidance on selecting an appropriate research problem by outlining factors to consider and avoid. Researchers should avoid universal truths, excessively researched topics, controversial or narrow topics, and very obscure topics. An ideal research problem would have some available literature, be possible to study in controlled conditions, be compatible with the researcher's demographics and resources, and have available time, funds, tools, and cooperation to research.
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How to select/not to
select a Research Problem
RESEARCH PROBLEM A research problem, in general, refers to some difficulty which a researcher experiences in the context of either a theoretical or practical situation and wants to obtain a solution for the same. SELECTING A RESEARCH PROBLEM
o Universal truth should not be taken as a problem
o The topics on which excessive research has already been
done should be avoided
o Controversial topics should not become the choice of the
researcher
o Topic which is very narrow in scope should not be taken
o Research should be possible even in controlled conditions
o Very obscure and ambiguous topics should be avoided
o Some sort of literature should be available directly or indirectly
related to the research subject
o A preliminary study should be conducted before thinking on the
research problem o Demographic factors should be compatible with the research problem
o The tools should be available for research
o Time and necessary funds should be available
o Manpower and co-operation from others should be available