Lesson 2: Identifying the Inquiry and Stating the Problem Flashcards
typically calls to mind mathematical formulas that describe the ever expanding natural phenomena.
the word research
possible research topics related to daily life
age-old problems on poverty alleviation; unemployment; homelessness; gender equality; population aging; child care; development of the youth; all forms of violence; online or cybercrimes; the traffic situation; perservation and protection of the environment; livelihood projects
questions to ask when deciding on a research topic
what area/s not covered in the classroom lesson/discussions do I still want to know/investigate in my specific track; if i do this research project, how useful will it be to me as a shs graduate and to the community wher i belong, and even to the larger community, the philippines, asean, and the world
a product of real world observations, dilemmas, wide reading, selective viewing, meaningful interactions with significant others, and deep reflection.
research title or research project
is the research problem or inquiry in capsule form.
title of the research
research title must be
original, clear, concise, or specific
these types of topics lead you nowhere
too broad
broad topics should always be
narrowed down
specific topics are
researchable
techniques in narrowing down a topic into a research question
examine the literature; talk over with ideas; apply a specific context; define the aim or desired outcome of the study
a. replicate previous research project
b. explore unexpected findings discovered in previous research.
c. Follow suggestions an author gives for future research at the end of an article
examine the literature
Ask people who are knowledgeable about the topic for questions about it that they have thought of
talk over with ideas
Focus the topic on a specific historical period or time period
apply a specific context
Will the research question be for an exploratory, explanatory, or descriptive study?
define the aim or desired outcome of the study
Layder (2013) stresses that in choosing a research topic, it is important to select a topic that
interests and motivates you
a research topic should be
focused and well defined
you must not allow
personal views, ideas, opinions, and prejudices cloud your thinking
avoid research topics that involve
your making moral judgments about certain kinds of behavior
is basically an overview of the research study and explains why you, as researcher, are doing the study.
background of the study
It provides information that is important or essential to understand the main body of the reseach investigation, which could be an offshoot of any one of the following:
background of the study
the background of the study could include
historical; cultural; academic; scientific DEVELOPMENTS; debates or arguments and a host of others
refers to the study and documentation of the changes and progressions in various aspects of society, such as language, culture, or technology, over time
historical developments
enabling or enhancing of cultural activities within a community, to make its members more cultured and aware, therefore, improves their quality of life.
cultural developments
provides students with goals and skills in the classroom that will help them achieve professional success later in life.
academic developments
the progress and advancement made in various fields of science, including physics, astronomy, biology, and chemistry.
scientific developments
It is generally formal and public discussion of a topic
so these development could give rise to your research questions .
debates or arguments and a host of others
it locates or situates your study in the context of your specific field
background of the study
The researcher’s formulation of research questions is of
primary importance
literally a search for the best explanation of the problem around which evidence or data is focused
social research
according to Layder (2013)
types of research questions
problem and topic QUESTIONS
are general and explanatory and have a crucial influence on the form and content of topic questions
problem questions
are specific and descriptive
topic questions
sets boundaries and parameters of the problem inquiry and narrows down the scope of the inquiry.
scope and delimitation
Formulating research questions…
delimits the research topic to a specific area
delimiting the research topic reduces the
variety and structures the field under study
This part informs the reader on how the study will contribute to the well-being of a person or progress of society in general.
significance of the study
The challenge of this section of the Problem Statement is to situate the study as addressing a particular significance
significance of the study
Just like in qualitative research and in most research designs the statement of the problem includes the following parts:
introduction, statement of the problem; scope and delimitation; significance of the study
states briefly the background of the study and identifies the rationale of the research problem.
introduction
It begins with a general statement of the problem, then focuses on a specific problem or issue.
introduction
states clearly the purpose or interest of the study. It poses specific questions about the research problem.
statement of the problem
sets the boundaries and parameters of the study narrows the scope of the inquiry and clarifies or defines terms used
scope and delimitation
shows the benefits of the study in addressing special problems; in improving economic and health conditions, or even finding solutions to problems encountered in daily life.
significance of the study
the problem statement of quantitative research has the
same parts, explanations, requirements, and restrictions as QUALITATIVE research
