Research Problem

How to identify a research problem

• find answers

• find an resolved controversy

• find a gap in knowledge

• find an answered need

The search for the problems requires

• an awareness of current issues in the chosen subject

• absent mind

• answers

• solutions

A problem statement is a description of an issue that needs to be researched to see whether a solution can be found.

• True

• False

The problem statement should be short and precise

• False

• True

It is a statement on the topic you want to address, investigate or study

• Research Problem

• Research Questions

• Research Objective

• Research Scope

Research problem provides the rationale for conducting your research

• False

• True

Ideal statement

• Explains the problem in the current situation

• Explains how things should be

• Proposes ways to improve the current situation

The reality

• explains the actions to be taken to solve the problem

• explains the current situation observed

• explains what should be

The consequences are

• the proposed ways/means to improve the current situation

• the ideal situation

• the current situation under study

Research questions are

• answers expected to solve the issues

• questions related to your topics that need to be answered