Identifying a research problem

Identifying a Research Problem

They are educational problems, controversies or concerns that contribute to the need to conduct a study

Investigate the topic in a study, creating interest for the reader

Addressing the problem is the main objective or intention

Establishing a specific and addressed question gives a better direction to the purpose or topic that you wish to address

Can you study a problem?

if you have access, time, resources, skills and most importantly contribute to the knowledge and improvement of the practice

Yes

Does not have enough skills or experience in research, does not have a population to study, the research addressed does not yield significant results

No

Justify the chosen topic, highlighting the importance of the subject under study

What kind of research is there?

How to attract the attention of the reader?

Design narrative hooks that generate response in the reader, awakening interest in the subject exposed

As a striking question, statistical data, the purpose of research among others

Qualitative research if,

Learn about the views of the people you plan to study

Assess a process over time

Generate theories based on participant perspectives

Obtain detailed information about a few people or research site Ayiro, L. (2012) pg. 87

It should identify which approach best fits the research problem

Quantitative research if,

Measure variables

Assess the impact of these variables on an outcome

Test theories or broad explanations

Apply results to a large number of people Ayiro, L. (2012) pg- 87

Problem statement Examples

Elements: Topic

Research problem

Justification for the problem

Deficiencies in the lit

Relate the discussion to audience Ayiro, L. (2012) pg. 88-90

HIV/AIDS is

draining the supply of education, eroding its quality, weakening

demand and access, drying up countries' pools of skilled workers,