Identifying Research Problem Flashcards
first step in research process
identifying the problem
- anything which gives a person a feeling of discomfort
- could be conditions you want to improve
- difficulties you want to eliminate
- questions for which you want answers
- information gaps you wish to fill
- theories you need to validate
Research Problem
Problem is the _____ one can see from the bulk of existing knowledge.
gap
The process of seeking an accurate, valid and reliable answer to the problem is what _______ all about!
RESEARCH
Steps in research process
IDENTIFYING THE RESEARCH PROBLEM
FORMULATING THE RESEARCH DESIGN/ THE RESEARCH METHOD
DATA GATHERING CODING AND ANALYZING
INTERPRETING THE RESULTS
Considering what is the best research topic is a matter of
_________!
SELECTION
SELECTING A RESEARCH TOPIC
select
emphasize
link
ensure
consider
take time
include
observe
never
CRITERIA OF A GOOD RESEARCH TOPIC
INTERESTING
RELEVANT TO THE NEEDS OF PEOPLE
INNOVATIVE
COST EFFECTIVE