CHAPTER TWO

Chapter 2: Identifying a research problem

The research problem is distinct from the topic of the study, the purpose or intent of the study and specific research questions.

The research problem must stand on its own for it represents the essence of the study.

A research topic is the broad subject matter addressed by the study

1. Stages of defining a problem.

2. The most important aspects of defining a problem.

3. Differences between qualitative and quantitative research.

Problem statement Examples.

Stages of defining a problem.