Explanation:

A problem statement is a short, succinct explanation of a problem a business is facing and a proposed
solution to the problem. Problem statements can be effective ways to define an issue and communicate
a solution within a short span of time. Before you write your problem statement, think about the
problem and your proposed solution, and be prepared to back it up with facts!

In research, the scope defines the problem or subject that a researcher plans to study. Limitations
are factors that the researcher encounters that inadvertently narrow the scope of the study.

When researching a topic, people often encounter limitations that may affect the results of the
research. Time constraints and budget are two common limitations. Depending on the study,
people might have limited access to resources or encounter language barriers and travel
difficulties that restrict their ability to gather the requisite data. Limitations are factors that
researchers did not foresee or predict at the start of the study. Limitations are different from
delimitations, which are known parameters that a researcher identifies prior to the study to
narrow down the topic. Delimitations explain why a researcher has chosen to do or not do
something. When studying the effects of smoking on an aging population, for instance, the
researcher might narrow the scope of research by choosing to study the population only in select
countries.

Sources of Limitations

Researchers should note that limitations can occur in any part of the study. When analyzing the
study, they should be aware of possible limitations in several parts of the research process.
Limitations might arise in the analysis itself or with the size or type of the sample size.
Researchers can face limitations in the types of tools and equipment they use to carry out the
research. Limitations can also arise through the process of self reporting. During qualitative
research studies, individuals might not be able to extrapolate results to a larger segment of the
population.

Effects of Limitations

Even though limitations can produce a different outcome than what the researcher hoped for or
anticipated, it is still important to note all limitations in the research paper. Researchers should
list the limitations that they encountered and explain how they affected the study's results. In
addition to providing clarity for the audience, researchers may discover additional opportunities
for follow-up studies after doing the initial study. A researcher might find, for example, that lung
cancer rates were higher than average among non-smokers in certain U.S. states. He or she could
do a follow-up study exploring other possible reasons for higher lung cancer rates besides
smoking. Acknowledging limitations also shows that the researcher understands the problem at
hand and can think critically about it. In this part of the paper, researchers can also discuss
literature used and works cited for the study to show the audience that he or she is aware of the
research that has already been done on the topic. Sometimes, subject areas have little or no prior
research, which can itself be a limitation. In summary, researchers should acknowledge what the
limitations were and to what extent they affected the study's end results.

It is important to keep in mind that all studies have limitations. However, researchers should note
that limitations are only problems that they encounter in their specific scope. If limitations were
encountered that were not part of the original scope, they are not considered relevant limitations.
When adding limitations to the paper, researchers should mention them at the beginning of the
discussion section or put them at the end of the discussion section as a way to indicate the
potential for a follow-up study.

SAMPLES:
Statement of the Problem

This study intends to assess the improvement of Pre-test and Post-test through Science Investigatory
Project (SIP) in selected sections from Grade-9 students of Muntinlupa Business High School - Main.

Specifically, it aims to answer the following questions:

1. Does the Science Investigatory Project (SIP) effective in improving student’s Pre-test and Post-test
every quarter?

2. Does the conducting and inserting Science Investigatory Project (SIP) in science subject will give much
more learning and discovery every quarter?

Scope and Limitations of the Study

This study is an experimental research design to assess the effectiveness of Science Investigatory
Project (SIP) to improve the Pre-test and Post-test every quarter of the selected Grade 9 students of
Muntinlupa Business High School - Main of school year 2018 - 2019. The participants of the study were
Grade 9 students from section 1 to 5 of Muntinlupa Business High School – Main who failed to answer
on different questions/item questions in every topic in science module that associated and connected to
Science Investigatory Project (SIP) every quarter, most of all, those questions that require a Scientific
knowledge and real life situation problems.