Characteristics of Research Problems
Characteristics of Research Problems
The research problem is the core of a research process, devoid of no research process can be a success. In the formulation of the problem, it is essential to have variables that are easily exclusive, as well as a hypothesis that accompanies every research problem. After clearly identifying a research problem, it must be translated into a research hypothesis stating a relationship between variables in a number of populations. Therefore, the assignment tends to reflect on the connection of the research problem, the research hypothesis, along with the existing variables (Irvine & Gaffikin, 2006).
The Research Problem
A research problem is the initial step in a research process, and it is the most significant requirement within the research problem. It acts as the basis of research study, therefore, through ideal formulation; an appropriate study tends to take place. In order for a researcher in solving the problem, he or she must understand what the problem is, thereby comprehending what one is attempting to do. A research problem, along with the manner in which the researcher formulates it, ascertains that every step is followed when undertaking a research study. The formulated research problem is put into the study while the output turns out to be the quality of research report’s content. As a result, a research problem is in most cases accompanied by a research question. A research question is responsible for the identification of the phenomenon undergoing study (Talmy, 2010).
The Importance of the formulation of a research problem
When defining a research problem, it is essential to bear in mind that the research problem is specific instead of general. In stances whereby a problem is specific, as well as focused, it is more answerable compared to if it is general (Irvine & Gaffikin, 2006). There is a perception that a well formulated research problem is half of the issues in the process solved. Therefore, research
The research problem is the core of a research process, devoid of no research process can be a success. In the formulation of the problem, it is essential to have variables that are easily exclusive, as well as a hypothesis that accompanies every research problem. After clearly identifying a research problem, it must be translated into a research hypothesis stating a relationship between variables in a number of populations. Therefore, the assignment tends to reflect on the connection of the research problem, the research hypothesis, along with the existing variables (Irvine & Gaffikin, 2006).
The Research Problem
A research problem is the initial step in a research process, and it is the most significant requirement within the research problem. It acts as the basis of research study, therefore, through ideal formulation; an appropriate study tends to take place. In order for a researcher in solving the problem, he or she must understand what the problem is, thereby comprehending what one is attempting to do. A research problem, along with the manner in which the researcher formulates it, ascertains that every step is followed when undertaking a research study. The formulated research problem is put into the study while the output turns out to be the quality of research report’s content. As a result, a research problem is in most cases accompanied by a research question. A research question is responsible for the identification of the phenomenon undergoing study (Talmy, 2010).
The Importance of the formulation of a research problem
When defining a research problem, it is essential to bear in mind that the research problem is specific instead of general. In stances whereby a problem is specific, as well as focused, it is more answerable compared to if it is general (Irvine & Gaffikin, 2006). There is a perception that a well formulated research problem is half of the issues in the process solved. Therefore, research
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