3.2 Learning activity. The research problem

3.2 Learning activity. The research problem

1. Investigation objectives

   • Research objective is a statement that expresses what you want to investigate and know to respond to a problem.
     • Characteristics of the research objectives
       • a) They indicate the concepts that will be studied. b) They specify the variables or dimensions to be measured. c) They indicate the expected results. d) They define the limits or scope of the investigation. d) They are written starting with an infinitive verb. e) They must be achievable. f) Together with the research problem, the objectives respond to the he asks what is intended with the investigation? (Hernández and others 2010; Ramírez, 2010; Sabino 2006), and not to what for? as some authors point out (see example on page 97).