Sources, Selection and Statement of

the Research Problem

Objectives:Objectives:To acquire the ability to To acquire the ability to identify and define an identify and define an educational educational problem.problem.

Anna Liza J. LatigayAnna Liza J. Latigay

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What is Research Problem?What is Research Problem?

A research problem is a situation that needs a solution and for which there are possible solutions.

Characteristics of a Characteristics of a Research Problem?Research Problem?1. Research Topic must be very clear and easy to understand.

2.If topic is well define is the only way to successful research3. Easy language is the key to succes.4. Research title should be according to the rules of titling5. While selecting a research topic, current importance should also be considered.

What is Sources of the Research Problem?What is Sources of the Research Problem?

Sources:A place, person, or thing from which something comes or can be obtained.

Sources of a Research Sources of a Research ProblemProblem

Primary & Secondary

Primary – A primary source provides direct or firsthand evidence about an event, object, person, or work of art.

Sources of a Research Sources of a Research ProblemProblem

Secondary:Secondary sources describe, discuss, interpret, comment upon, analyze, evaluate, summarize, and process primary sources.

Selection of a Research Selection of a Research ProblemProblem

Selection is the process by which the identified problem is refined and structures by focusing on specific targets and emphasizing in certain variables.

Considerations in Selecting a Considerations in Selecting a Research ProblemResearch Problem

1. Interest2. Expertise3. Data Availability4. Relevance5. Ethics

Statement of the Research Statement of the Research Problem:Problem: The description of an issue currently existing which needs to be addressed. It also provides the context for the research study and generates the questions which the research aims to answer.

Component of the Component of the Statement Research Statement Research Problem:Problem:1. The problem itself,stated clearly and with enough contextual detail to establish why it is important.2. The method in solving the problem,often stated as a clain of working thesis.3.The purpose, statement of objective and scope of the research being proposed.

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