RESEARCH PROJECT

IDENTIFYING STEM-BASED
RESEARCH PROBLEMS
OBJECTIVES:
- Identify a scientific problem or
question.
- Differentiate between applied
problem and basic research
problem.
- Present a written statement of
the STEM-based problem.
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Researches based on the science, technology, engineering and
mathematics (STEM) track are conducted primarily to . . . .
1. produce new scientific knowledge;
2. come up with new and innovative technological products,
devices and processes;
3. create cost-effective designs and structures, and;
4. solve real-world problems using engineering tools.

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SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH is a methodological or systematic endeavor
aimed at generating new ideas, developing creative design and processes,
finding solutions to real-life situations and challenges, and producing
technology-based devices and products.

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1. Systematic – research process
2. Logical – induction/deduction
3. Empirical – evidence based
4. Reductive – generalisation
5. Replicable – methodology

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 BASIS FOR COMPARISON BASIC RESEARCH APPLIED RESEARCH

Meaning Basic Research refers to the Applied Research is the

study that is aimed at research that is designed to
expanding the existing base of solve specific practical
scientific knowledge. problems or answer certain
questions.

Nature Theoretical Practical

Utility Universal Limited

Concerned with Developing scientific Development of technology

knowledge and predictions and technique

Goal To add some knowledge to the To find out solution for the
existing one. problem at hand.
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 Determine as APPLIED OR BASIC RESEARCH.

1. Elasbali, A. , Al-Onzi, Z. , Hamza, A. , Khalafalla, E. and Ahmed, H. (2018) Morphological Patterns of Elastic
and Reticulum Fibers in Breast Lesions. Health, 10, 1625-1633

2. Pandey, A. and Prakash, R. (2018) Industrial Sustainability Index and Its Possible Improvement for Paper
Industry. Open Journal of Energy Efficiency, 7, 118-128

3. Shu, Y. , Yan, S. , Dong, K. and Chen, J. (2018) Preparation of Novel Mesoporous Photocatalyst
Bi4O5Br2/SBA-15 with Enhanced Visible-Light Catalytic Activity. Open Journal of Applied Sciences, 8, 532-
544

4. Shah, S. and Kumar, K. (2018) Experimental Study & Heat Transfer Analysis on Copper Spiral Heat
Exchanger Using Water Based SiO2 Nanofluid as Coolant. World Journal of Nano Science and
Engineering, 8, 57-68

5. Zhao, Y. , Wang, D. , Zhang, Y. , Niu, Y. , Zong, X. , Ma, Y. , Guo, X. and Guo, J. (2018) Cloning and
Characterization of a Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase Gene 84KMPK14 in Hybrid Poplar (Populus
alba× P. glandulosa cv. “84K”). American Journal of Plant Sciences, 9, 2567-2579 7
The Research Process

FORMULATE

DISSEMINATE MANIPULATE

ASSIMILATE ACTIVATE
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 Determine as QUANTITATIVE or QUALITATIVE
RESEARCH.

1. Nwalutu, M. O. (2019) The Dictum, Igbo Enwe Eze (Igbo Has No King): Socio-Cultural
Underpinnings for Understanding the Current Igbo Peoples’ Political Dilemma. Sociology
Mind, 9, 86-94.

2. Reyes-Jarquín, K. , González-Celis, A. , Guzmán-Saldaña, R. and Romero-Palencia, A. (2018) Interaction

within the Caregiver-Elderly Dyad: The Effect of a Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention. Psychology, 9, 2673-
2684

3. Djumabaev, O. and Oyama, T. (2018) Investigating Economic Growth, Trade Issues and Future Energy
Strategies for Central Asian Countries. American Journal of Operations Research

4. iménez Calderon, E. (2018) Algorithms of the Femtoscope: KeV X-Rays Cure Cancer While MeV X-Rays
Only Burn the Cells. American Journal of Computational Mathematics, 8, 279-295

5. Vodouhe, M. , Salifou, K. , Djidonou, A. , Degbogbahoun, P. , Sidi, I. , Ogoudjobi, O. , Adisso, S. and

Hounkpatin, B. (2018) Evaluation of the Use of Jadelle Contraceptive Implant by Women in the City of
Parakou in 2016. Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 8, 1487-1500 11
Understanding Data
and Ways to
Systematically
Collect Data
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 Relationships between
variables

Experimental research
involves a direct assessment of how one variable
influences another

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 Status of a various
groups at a given point in time

Status of a given group at

various points in time

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REVIEW OF RELATED
LITERATURE
AN EFFECTIVE REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
 The scope of previous studies has ben identified and defined
including ethical issues and concerns.
 The various approaches and methodologies applied to past
research problems in line with a given field of study has been
described, including their advantages and disadvantages.
 The limitations of the previous studies’ chosen approaches are
acknowledged, and the questions that still need to be addressed are
highlighted.
 An assertion that pursuing the study will greatly contribute to
bridging a gap to field of interest has been stated, thus adding new data
to the existing body of knowledge.
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