Why is it important to identify and select the research problem?
The Research Problem drives a study, and targeted, in-depth research is needed to fully develop the Research Problem. Research is important here because you need to know what researchers have done in the area on the topic to help set up and define a problem that exists in the research.
How do you select a research problem?
Selecting a Topic
- brainstorm for ideas.
- choose a topic that will enable you to read and understand the literature.
- ensure that the topic is manageable and that material is available.
- make a list of key words.
- be flexible.
- define your topic as a focused research question.
- research and read more about your topic.
How do you know what research design to use?
How do I decide which research methods to use?
- If you want to measure something or test a hypothesis, use quantitative methods.
- If you want to analyze a large amount of readily-available data, use secondary data.
- If you want to establish cause-and-effect relationships between variables, use experimental methods.
What are the main issues in formulating a research problem?
Consider 5 ways to formulate the research problem:
- Specify your research objectives;
- Review its context or environment;
- Explore its nature;
- Determine variable relationships;
- Anticipate the possible consequences of alternative approaches.
What are the factors to consider in selecting a research problem?
Selection of Research Problem
- Personal Inclination. The chief motivation in the way of selecting research problem is the personal inclination of the researcher.
- Resources Availability.
- Relative Importance.
- Researcher Knowledge.
- Practicality: Practicality is also responsible for the selection.
- Time-lines of the Problem.
- Urgency.