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Research Problems and objectives
Ruth Ivy
Professor Bolles
HCM 402
July 27, 2019
Research Problem
A problem statement in research is a statement that describes a current issue that needs to be addressed.
Problem statement provides the base for the research and gives the questions to be answered by the study.
Steps to writing a research problem
Choosing an interesting topic
Doing preliminary research on the topic
Identify the target audience
Begin asking some questions
Evaluate the questions
Do the research
Research objectives
Research objectives are the guidelines on what we want to achieve in a research.
The research objectives should be clearly stated.
In writing objectives:
You should focus on the study
You should identify the variables to be measured to be measured
Give steps to be followed
Give the limits of your research
In writing objectives, measurable verbs should be used; for example, create, understand, and analyze.
Research Question
A research question is a set of inquiry of what needs to be answered in research.
Formulating a research question is the initial step in a research project.
There are three types of research questions; descriptive, observational-relational and casual.
To formulate a research question;
you should understand your problem.
Then ask yourself what you need to answer.
Cont..
A research question should be feasible, ethical, relevant, and very interesting.
A question written appropriately should therefore be concise and clear.
It should carry the purpose, the variables, and the population of the research in it.
Research Approach
The approach to your research depends on the type of data collected.
Research approach entails the procedures to be followed in collecting, analyzing, and presenting data.
Depending on the type of data, research approaches are divided into three methods;
Deductive approach
Inductive approach
Abductive approach
Reference
Kumar, R. (2019). Research methodology: A step-by-step guide for beginners. Sage Publications Limited.
Patten, M. L. (2016). Questionnaire research: A practical guide. Routledge.