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    Formulating a research problem requires expertise in research methodology and knowledge of the subject area. The research problem serves as the foundation of the study - a well-formulated problem leads to a good study. When formulating a problem, researchers must consider their interest in the subject area and whether the study is manageable with their constraints. To formulate a problem, researchers identify an area of interest, narrow it to sub-areas, select one to study, develop research questions and objectives, and ensure the objectives can be feasibly attained. Operational definitions are also needed to clearly define concepts and avoid ambiguity.

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    Formulating a research problem requires expertise in research methodology and knowledge of the subject area. The research problem serves as the foundation of the study - a well-formulated problem leads to a good study. When formulating a problem, researchers must consider their interest in the subject area and whether the study is manageable with their constraints. To formulate a problem, researchers identify an area of interest, narrow it to sub-areas, select one to study, develop research questions and objectives, and ensure the objectives can be feasibly attained. Operational definitions are also needed to clearly define concepts and avoid ambiguity.

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    Formulating a research problem requires expertise in research methodology and knowledge of the subject area. The research problem serves as the foundation of the study - a well-formulated problem leads to a good study. When formulating a problem, researchers must consider their interest in the subject area and whether the study is manageable with their constraints. To formulate a problem, researchers identify an area of interest, narrow it to sub-areas, select one to study, develop research questions and objectives, and ensure the objectives can be feasibly attained. Operational definitions are also needed to clearly define concepts and avoid ambiguity.

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    RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

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    Formulating research problem


    depends on
    Expertise in research methodology
    Knowledge in subject area
    Understanding of the issues to be
    examined
    The extent to which the focus of the
    study is pre-determined.
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    Any

    question that you want to answer in any


    assumption or assertion that you want to
    challenge or investigate can become a
    research problem or research topic.
    Potential research question may occur on us
    on a regular basis but the process of
    formulating them in a meaningful way is not at
    all an easy task.
    It is essential for the problem you formulate to
    be able to withstand scientific scrutiny in
    terms of procedures required to be undertaken
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    The formulation of a research problem is the first and most


    important step of the research process.
    A research problem is the foundation of the building. The
    type and the design of the building depends on the
    foundation.
    The research problem serves as the foundation of a
    research study: if it is well-formulated, you can expect a
    good study to follow.
    The way you formulate a problem determines almost every
    step that follow: the study design, the sample, the
    instruments, etc.
    The formulation of a problem is like the input into a study
    and output-the quality of the content of research report
    and the validity of the association or caution established-is
    entirely depend upon it.
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    Aspect of a
    study

    about

    Study of

    Study of
    population

    people

    Individuals, organizations,
    groups, communities

    Subject area

    Problem

    Issues, situations, associations,


    needs, population, composition,
    profile, etc.

    Program

    Content, structure, outcomes,


    attributes, satisfaction,
    consumers, service, providers,
    etc.

    phenomeno Cause and effect relationship,


    n
    the study of phenomenon itself,
    etc.
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    Interest
    Magnitude
    Measurement of concept
    Level of expertise
    Relevance
    Availability of the data
    Ethical issues

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    In choosing a research problem, the two crucial determinants to keep


    in mind are
    1. the interest in subject area
    2. manageability of the study within the own constraints.
    The steps to formulate research problem
    1. identify a broad area of interest in your academic/professional field
    2. dissect the broad area into sub-areas
    3. select a sub-area or areas in which you would like to conduct your
    research
    4. raise research question that you would like to answer through your
    study
    5. formulate objectives, main and sub, for your study
    6. assess these objectives to ascertain the feasibility of attaining them
    in the light of time , resources, and technical expertise at your
    disposal,
    7. double check that you are sufficiently interested in the study and
    have adequate resources for undertaking it.
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    Objectives should be listed under two headings


    1. main objective
    2. sub-objectives
    Main objective is an overall statement of the thrust
    of your study. It is also a statement of the main
    association and relation that you seek to discover or
    establish.
    Sub-objectives should be numerically listed. They
    should be worded clearly and unambiguously.
    The way the main and sub-objectives are worded
    determines how your research is classified
    (descriptive, correlational, or experimental)

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    The main aim of formulating research problem is to


    clearly and precisely define the research problem.
    In a research study, it is important to develop,
    define, or establish a set of rules, indicators, or
    yardsticks in order to clearly establish the meaning
    of such word items.
    In a reserch study, you need to define these clearly
    to avoid ambiguity or confusion.
    Operational definition may differ from dictionary
    definition as well as from day-to-day meanings.
    Operational definitions give an operational meaning
    to the study population and the concept used.

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