Lesson 2 - SOP

Question 1

What is a Statement of the Problem?
(Essay type, just in case brip-case)

Answer 1

It answers the question: “What problem are you trying to solve or what question are you trying to answer?”

It is a concise and clear description of the issue or question that your research aims to address. Guiding your research and providing clarity to both you and your readers about the purpose and scope of your work.

Question 2

Why SOP is important? (5)

Answer 2

Guides your research, it serves as “roadmap”, ensuring your study remains on track and relevant about your research objectives. Guides, Justifies, Clarifies Scope and Helps with Literature Review (for essay type)

Question 3

You are essentially defining the specific issue or question that your research aims to address. This provides a clear sense of direction for your research efforts

Answer 3

Focus and Directions

Question 4

Helps in setting research objectives or goals

Answer 4

Research Objectives

Question 5

You ensure that your study remains relevant to the identified problem.

Naol relevant

Answer 5

Relevance

Question 6

Helps define the scope of your research. It clarifies what is included and what is excluded from your study

Define the scope: Microscopic etits and etits only

Answer 6

Scope

Question 7

Can influence the choice of research methods and data collection techniques.

Influencee x Influencer of Meth

Answer 7

Methodology

Question 8

Guides your Research (5)
Clue: MRS. FR

Answer 8

(for enumeration)
1. Methodology
2. Relevance
3. Scope

4. Focus and Direction
5. Research Objectives

Question 9

It provides a rationale for you research, explaining why your study is necessary and what contribution it will make to the field.

Ipaglaban mo baket necessary

Answer 9

Justifies your Research

Question 10

The problem statement guides your literature review by directing you to relevant studies that address similar issues.

Tulungan mo daw yung Literature Review

Answer 10

Helps with Literature Review

Question 11

It defines the boundaries of your research, helping you avoid overly broad or narrow topics

Pang clarify kung anong sakop lng nya

Answer 11

Clarifies Scope

Question 12

Key Components of Problem Statement (4)

Answer 12

1. The Problem Description
2. The Importance of Significance
3. The Gap in Knowledge
4. The Research Question or Hypothesis

Question 13

Tips for Writing an Effective Problem Statement

Answer 13

1. Be clear and concise
2. Be specific
3. Provide Evidence
4. Avoid Assumptions