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Research Methods and Presentation - Ch2a

This document discusses defining the research problem and establishing objectives. It explains that a research problem refers to an issue or difficulty a researcher seeks to examine. Key steps in defining the problem include identifying potential problems, selecting one based on criteria, and formulating it as a clear question or statement. Defining the problem properly helps determine what data and relationships to study. Establishing objectives then breaks down the problem into specific, measurable components to work towards a solution.

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Research Methods and Presentation - Ch2a

This document discusses defining the research problem and establishing objectives. It explains that a research problem refers to an issue or difficulty a researcher seeks to examine. Key steps in defining the problem include identifying potential problems, selecting one based on criteria, and formulating it as a clear question or statement. Defining the problem properly helps determine what data and relationships to study. Establishing objectives then breaks down the problem into specific, measurable components to work towards a solution.

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Research Method and Presentation

By
Mr. Henok S
Chapter Two: Defining Research Problem
Contents:
 Research problem
Ways of defining Research problem
Necessity of defining Research problem
Techniques involved In defining research problem
Establishment of research objective

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Research problem:

What is
Research
problem ?

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Meaning of Research problem:

 The term ‘problem’ means a question or issue to be examined.

 Research Problem refers: to some difficulty/need which a researcher

experiences in the context of either theoretical or practical situation and

wants to obtain a solution for the same.

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How do we know we have a research
problem?
Customer complaints

Conversation with company employees

Observation of inappropriate behavior or conditions in the

firm

Relevant reading of published material (trends, regulations)

Company records and reports.


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how to define research problem?
 Definition of the problem involves two activities
 Identification and Selection of the Problem
 Formulation of the Problem

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Definition of the research problem:
Identification & selection of problem.
 This step involves identification of a few problems and selection of one out of
them, after evaluating the alternatives against certain selection criteria.
 The following points may be observed by a researcher in selecting a research
problem or a subject for research
 the qualifications and the training of a researcher
 Subject which is overdone should not be normally chosen
 Controversial subject should not become the choice of an average
researcher
 Too narrow or too vague problems should be avoided
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 The selection of a problem must be preceded by a preliminary study
Definition of the research problem:
Formulation of the research problem.
 Formulation is the process of refining the research ideas into research questions
and objectives.
 Formulation means translating and transforming the selected research
problem/topic/idea into a scientifically researchable question.
 It is concerned with specifying exactly what the research problem is.
 Problem definition or Problem statement is a clear, precise and brief statement of
the question or issue that is to be investigated with the goal of finding an answer
or solution
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Necessity of Defining a Problem
 A proper definition of research problem will enable the researcher to be on
the track whereas an ill-defined problem may create hurdles. Questions like:
 What data are to be collected?
 What characteristics of data are relevant and need to be studied?
 What relations are to be explored?
 What techniques are to be used for the purpose?
 Formulation of a problem is often more essential than its solution

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Definition of the research problem:
Formulation of the research problem.
 Ways of stating a problem:
• Posting question / questions
• Making declarative statement / statements

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Techniques Involved in Defining the
Problem:
1. Statement of the problem in a general way.
 Study related subject
 Do preliminary survey

2. Understanding the nature of problem.


 Researcher need to discuss the problem with those related to subject
matter in order to clearly understand the origin of the problem ,its
nature ,objective, and the environment which the problem is to be
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Techniques Involved in Defining the
Problem:
3. Surveying the available literature.
 Survey all the research literature which are already undertaken in related
problem .This will helps to: narrow down the problem ,identify
research gaps, gives new idea in related area, helps in research
design

4. Developing ideas through discussions.

5. Rephrasing the research problem

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Good Research problem:
Clear and Unambiguous

 Verifiable

 Interesting

 Original

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Establishment of Research Objectives:
Research Objectives are the specific components of the research problem,
which you’ll be working to answer or complete, in order to answer the
overall research problem

They should directly address the problem mentioned in the problem


statement.

Should be SMART: Specific, Measurable, Achievable,


Relevant and Time-bound.

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