Statement of the Problem Flashcards

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is a crucial element of a research project idea note where you briefly and clearly describe the main issue or problem

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“Statement of the Problem”

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your study will attempt to answer.

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Statement of the Problem”

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refers to the particular issue that you will address in your study as well as the specific area of concern of the research.

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“Statement of the Problem”

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states what is to be investigated, identifies the variables, and discusses their relationships.

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“Statement of the Problem”

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lays the groundwork for the whole research project and gives the study questions and objectives context

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“Statement of the Problem

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“Statement of the Problem” should be written as follows: (8)

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Be Specific and Clear
Put the Problem in Context:
Highlight the Relevance
Reference Existing Literature:
Identify Research Gaps: I
Avoid using prescriptive language:
Consider Scope and Feasibility:
Be Brief:

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Express the issue directly, clearly, and concisely. Avoid using jargon or confusing wording that might confuse the reader.

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Be Specific and Clear:

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well-defined and narrowly targeted.

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Be Specific and Clear:

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: Give the reader background knowledge and context to understand the problem’s importance.

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Put the Problem in Context:

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Describe why it is essential to solve this specific issue and how it links to the corpus of information already available in the field.

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Put the Problem in Context

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the problem’s relevance and significance. Discuss how it could affect the subject area, society, or stakeholders.

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Highlight the Relevance:

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emphasize the importance of the issue and the need for more study.

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Highlight the Relevance:

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Mention any pertinent studies, research, or writings that attest to the problem’s presence. This might show that the issue is relevant and supported by current data.

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Reference Existing Literature

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, discuss gaps in current knowledge on the issue. The need for more research may be demonstrated,

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Identify Research Gaps:

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accurately identifying the issue rather than outlining potential remedies. Reserve the “Objectives” or “Expected Outcomes” area for suggestions or solutions.

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Avoid using prescriptive language:

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Make sure the problem you identify is practical and can be solved within the parameters of your research project.

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Consider Scope and Feasibility

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Refrain from stating issues that are unreasonably ambitious or impractical.

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Consider Scope and Feasibility:

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: Keep your remark succinct and to the point.

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Be Brief:

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objective is to provide a concise and understandable summary of the issue.

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Be Brief

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essential components of your research that help define the research problem of your study.

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Research questions

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indicate specific concerns related to your research problem that your study intends to answer.

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Research questions

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classified into general and specific types.

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Research questions

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derived from the main problem of the study it must contain words related to quantitative research, such as effect or relationship.

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General Research Question

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quetions that shall not be placed in the general question as these elicit factual questions that may not require extensive investigation and discussion.

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words who, when, or where

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nchored on the general research question.

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Specific Research Questions

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helpful in developing tools for collecting data, gathering related references, organizing your paper, and drawing valid conclusions from findings.

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Specific Research Questions

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experimental and quasi-experimental studies suggest a stronger causal relationship among the variables in the study.

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Specific research questions

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the first two questions for both experimental and quasi-experimental studies should be quantitative in nature.

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Specific research questions