Statement of the problem

Question 1

Statement of the problem consists of these:

Answer 1

• General Problem
• Specific Problem

Question 2

pertains to the opening paragraph that gives specific details on other essential elements which are the purpose, major variables, participants, setting, and
time coverage of the study

Answer 2

General Problem

Question 3

Guidelines in writing General Problem

Answer 3

1.The general problem should clearly state the main task/s of the researcher.
2. The general problem should present the major variable/s related to the phenomenon to be investigated.
3. The general problem should identify the participants of the study.
4. The general problem should state the research setting as well as the time period of the study
5. The general problem may indicate the intended output of the study such as an intervention program, module, policies, etc.

Question 4

Specific Problem Consists of these:

Answer 4

• Non-researchable
• Researchable

Question 5

Answerable by yes or no

Answer 5

Non-researchable

Question 6

WH’s Question

Answer 6

Researchable

Question 7

Types of Research Question

Answer 7

1. Factors-Isolating Question
2. Factor-Relating Question
3. Situation-Relating Question
4. Situation-Producing Question

Question 8

•Also known as factor naming questions
•They isolate, describe, or name factors and situations
“ What is this?”

Answer 8

Factor-Isolating Questions

Question 9

Their goal is to determine the relationship among factors that have been identified.
They are usually questions for a non-experimental type of research.
•“ What is happening here?”

Answer 9

Factor-Relating Question

Question 10

•These questions usually yield hypothesis testing or experimental study designs in which the researcher
manipulates the variables to see what will happen
•“ What will happen if…?”

Answer 10

Situation-Relating Question

Question 11

•These questions establish explicit goals for actions, develop plans or prescriptions to achieve goal, and
specify the conditions under which goals will be accomplished
•“How can I make it happen?”

Answer 11

Situation-Producing Question