
Effective Steps in Formulating a Research Problem
Discover how to formulate a research problem effectively by selecting a manageable topic, considering various factors, and setting clear objectives. Learn about considerations in selecting a research problem, steps to formulate it, and tips to stay motivated throughout your study.
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Formulating a Research Problem Broadly speaking, any any question or that you that want you a your answered want to research study. all problems and challenge problem However, it is questions and assumption or or important can assertion can investigate a become topic research to transformed for remember into extremely study that not be prove to research some may be difficult to
Considerations in selecting a research problem: When selecting number which will manageable and considerations 1. Interests 2. Magnitude 3. Measurement of Concepts 4. Level of Expertise 5. Availability of Data 6. Relevance 7. Ethical Issues a of help research considerations to ensurethat that you problem/topic to your remain there are a keep in study will motivated. mind be These are:
Steps to formulate a research problem Here are the five basic steps to formulate a research problem: Identify the broad research area Begin your research by identifying a broad research area based on your interest, specialty, profession, expertise, and knowledge. This area must possess some kind of significance regarding your knowledge, interest, and specialty. For example, a researcher studying sports education can select areas like football, soccer, hockey, and baseball. These are the broader areas that can be further subdivided into various research topics to figure out marketing strategies.
Divide the broad area into sub-areas After you choose a broad area to study, drill down to a specific topic that is manageable and researchable. To do this, break down the broad area into sub-areas and choose a specific research topic. Choose a sub-area It is not possible to study all the sub-areas due to time and money constraints. Thus, choose one sub-area of interest and one that is manageable and feasible for you. The area you select must have some research significance and must be significant to your research knowledge.
Formulate research questions After you choose a specific sub-area, think about the areas you must explore and research. Start noting down important questions that you deem important for the research study. Many questions may arise but narrow down and choose the most important and impactful one. The length of the research depends on the number of questions you formulate. Choose the research question, depending on the expected length of your research.
Set research objectives You must draw a plan about the objectives of the research that you need to explore. The objectives of the research study help to identify the research question. There is a difference between the research question and the research objective. The difference is the way they are written. Research questions generally consist of an interrogative tone. On the other hand, the research objectives are aim-oriented. They include terms like examining, investigating, exploring, and finding out.