STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM.pptx
- 3. Research questions are the foundation of your research study. They are the key to your research because they point of where you are going. 3
- 4. What are the goals of a statement of the problem? The ultimate goal of a statement of the problem is to transform a generalized problem (something that bothers you; a perceived lack) into a targeted, well-defined problem; one that can be resolved through focused research and careful decision-making.
- 5. A good research problem should have the following characteristics: 1. It should address a gap in knowledge. 2. It should be significant enough to contribute to the existing body of research 3. It should lead to further research 4. The problem should render itself to investigation through collection of data 5. It should be of interest to the researcher and suit his/her
- 7. The researchers realistic expectations which is something we believe to be true. 7
- 9. The significance of the study is a written statement that explains why your research was needed. 9