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The Problem M4

The document outlines guidelines for selecting and formulating research problems, emphasizing the importance of avoiding superficial projects and ensuring researchability. It provides steps for identifying subproblems, writing purpose statements, and defining key concepts, while also highlighting the need for a theoretical framework and clear assumptions. Additionally, it stresses the necessity of thorough literature reviews and iterative drafting in the research process.

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The Problem M4

The document outlines guidelines for selecting and formulating research problems, emphasizing the importance of avoiding superficial projects and ensuring researchability. It provides steps for identifying subproblems, writing purpose statements, and defining key concepts, while also highlighting the need for a theoretical framework and clear assumptions. Additionally, it stresses the necessity of thorough literature reviews and iterative drafting in the research process.

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The

Problem
Teacher Quesiah
Finding Research Projects
Basic Research

1
Advance theoretical conceptualization
about a particular topic.

Applied Research

2
Inform human decision making about
practical problems
What to avoid when
selecting a problem?
1. A research project should not be simply a ruse
for achieving self-enlightenment.
2. A research project whose sole purpose is to
compare two sets f data does not qualify as a
suitable research endeavor.
3. Simply calculating the correlation coefficient
between 2 related sets of data is not acceptable
as a problem for research.
4. A problem that results only in a yes/no answer
is not a sufficient problem for a research study.
Guideline. Choosing an
appropriate problem or question
1. Look around you.
2. Read the existing literature about a
topic.
3. Seek the advice of experts.
4. Attend professional conferences.
5. Choose a topic that intrigues and
motivates you.
6. Choose a topic that other individuals
find interesting and attention-
worthy.
7. Be realistic about what you have
accomplished.
Write a purpose statement.

Articulate the problem carefully


phrased and represents one or more
goals of the total research.
Guidelines.
1. Describe your problem or question clearly
and completely.
2. Think through the feasibility of the project
that your purpose statement implies.
3. Think about all the things it includes.
4. Say precisely what you mean.
5. State the problem or question in a way that
reflects an open mind about its solution.
6. Edit your work.
Dividing the Main
Research problem into
subproblems
Broken down pieces of the general problem that
are easier to address.

PSEUDO-SUBPROBLEMS: are decision a researcher must


make before addressing the main problem
It should be a researchable
issue in its own right.

Must be clearly tied to the


interpretation of data.

Should be small in number (2


to 6 subproblems.)
Must add up to the
totality of the problem

Characteristics
Identify subproblems
1. Paper and pencil approach
a. Words for data interpretation.
2. Using Mind Mapping (Brainstorming
software)
a. Inspiration, iMindMap and XMind
(Paid)
b. Coggle, FreeMind, Popplet (Free)
Every research
problem needs further Identify the theoretical
1
Delination orconceptual framework
The researcher should minimize possible T -> Tie the research to preexisting or newly
proposed et of concepts that in combination
misunderstandings.
might shed a light on relationships.
C-> Identify key concepts that provide
helpful "Lens" to impose some sort of
meaning on the phenomenon.

Stating Hypothesis
2 It usually answers each subproblem.
Guide the researcher to type, collect data,
and analyze.
Null hypothesis: we deny we will find
something.
Defining terms
Identify general concepts and
1. Knows explicitly what
possible variables.
specific terms mean.
Variable: any characteristic,
2. Operational: It has to be
experience, behavior, or outcome
defined as it will be used in
in a research investigation. Delimitations and the researcher's project.
Independent, dependent,
limitations.
mediating, and moderating.
1. What is not
Stating intended to do? Importance of the
2. Which are the
assumptions research.
weaknesses?
Writing the First
Chapter
1. State the subproblems
a. Highlight areas that need in-depth
treatment.
b. Underline words that indicate
interpretation.
c. write the subproblems
2. Identify a theoretical or conceptual frame.
a. Diagram
b. Existing Theory
3. State any a prior hypothesis.
a. Brief rationale for each one.
4. Identify and define key concepts and
variables.
a. A brief explanation of what it means.
5. Write your assumptions.
6. Identify and describe delimitations and
limitations.
7. Explain the importance.
a. 1 or 2 paragraphs.
Reappraising a
purposed research
problem
Conduct a thorough literature review.
Think concretely about how you will
conduct ahead.
Discuss your research problem or
question.
It will take time.
The first draft will certainly NOT be
your last one.

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