RESEARCH PROBLEM: A problem is (1) any significant‚ perplexing and challenging situation‚ real or artificial‚ the solution of which requires reflective thinking; (2) a perplexing situation after it has been translated into a question or series of questions that help determine the direction of subsequent inquiry. ELEMENTS OF A RESEARCH PROBLEM The term research problem implies that an investigation‚ inquiry or study is to be conducted‚ or that the problem is ready for investigation
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On the first day of Social Problems class we were introduced to Charles Dickens’ phrase‚ “Power in itself is not a bad thing‚ its how we use that power‚ whether to help or destroy”. Governments and government related jobs hold utmost power when it comes to managing issues that are referred to as actual social problems. I feel this is where Canada really distinguishes itself from the U.S.‚ deciding to be more of a righteous/peace keeping country‚ rather than a selfish/intimidating super force.
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------------------------------------------------- Problems Teenagers gain an increasing amount of independence from their parents as they enter middle and high school. Unlike the early years‚ kids in this age group often look to friends instead of parents for guidance. The pressure to fit in and be part of the "cool crowd" clouds the judgment of vulnerable kids. ------------------------------------------------- Bullying Bullying frequently occurs in the halls of high schools. It ranges from
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or more nightmares per month (L. Chanin‚ 2011‚ Nightmares in Adults). Unfortunately‚ I am one of them. In general‚ nightmares are not regarded as serious issues but I think they should be because they can cause serious physical and psychological problems. According to H. Kellerman (1987‚ p. 217)‚ the word nightmare derives from the Old English word “mare”‚ which was a mythological demon who brought frightening dreams to people. The belief in the Mare goes back to the 13th century‚ maybe even further
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communication skills of teenagers. It is an acute problem for them. It has already become a trend. Without doubts‚ it has aroused a great public concern for this. Due to the poor relationship‚ teenagers are always unwilling to talk with their parents. Parents have not a chance to listen their feeling. Surely‚ nowadays‚ teenagers always study round a clock because of their great deal of homework and examinations. In addition‚ school bully problem is like the whirlwind spreading all over the schools
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Kashmir problem - Islamic Republic of Pakistan v/s Secular Republic of India Kashmir problem is with the world since 1947‚ the year of the partition of India. Indian part of the Kashmir is about 45 percent of the original Kingdom of the Jammu and Kashmir‚ about 35 percent is now in Pakistan‚ and China has occupied the other 20 percent in 1962. The UN and the U.S want both sides to keep on the discussions‚ but the important question is on what basis the discussion can take place. The unresolved
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Problem Statement Bank of America is struggling to position their mobile banking service in the continuously changing industry. The bank already has a mobile application but is evaluating if they should add more features to this app and how this will affect their clients. Situation Analysis Company • Bank of America is the largest U.S. bank holding company; it was founded in 1904 and expanded with several acquisitions. • By the end of 2009 BoA was the leader in the market‚ serving 82% of the
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I believe the two greatest problems facing contemporary United States are the issues of same sex marriage and drug legalization. These issues are currently being widely debated throughout America. American citizens have many different outlooks and opinions on these topics and they are all trying to persuade each other to think the same way as they do about these problems. However‚ no matter how loud these people speak out the only people who can actually do something about them are those people
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The Trolley Problems The Trolley Problems Many times in an individual’s life they are faced with difficult decisions. These decisions create domino effect and no one decision is isolated to only the current situation. In the case of the trolley problem‚ the decision to be made will result in death. Either five individuals will die‚ or only one will have to lose his life. In the first scenario the act of sacrificing one comes at the pull of a lever and in the second you must push him onto the
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preposterous but now the thought of not having one is. The advances in technology began with needs for survival but last I heard an iPod is not necessary for daily survival. Is technology moving to fast for us to keep up though? Technology is a problem because we cannot do without it‚ and our use of it clearly makes us both better and worse. Human beings areamong other thingstechnological or tool-making animals. (Times) We use our brains and our ideas to find ways to make our daily lives more
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