Module 2

RESEARCH PROBLEM
&
RESEARCH DESIGN
• Review of literature

• Selection and formulation of a research problem

• Research Design - Meaning

• Nature & Components of research design

Review of literature

• A literature review is a comprehensive summary of previous research on a topic.

• The literature review surveys scholarly articles, books, and other sources relevant to
a particular area of research.

• The review should enumerate, describe, summarize, objectively evaluate and clarify
this previous research.
Need and Purpose of
Review of literature
Research Problem

• A Research Problem is a specific issue or concern that a researcher would like to

investigate. It is the beginning phase of any project.
• The research problem should be defined clearly, as it will provide guidance and
focus for the rest of the research project.
• The research problem should be something that can be addressed through
research, and it should be narrow enough to be manageable.
• Once the research problem has been identified, the researcher can begin to
develop a research question, which will guide the rest of the project.
 Selection of a research problem

Time-lines
Personal Resources Relative Researcher Data
Practicality of the Urgency Feasibility Area Culture
Inclination Availability Importance Knowledge Availability
Problem
Formulation of a research problem
Knowledge about the selected area

Knowledge about the problem

Critical mind of the researcher

Availability of the resources

Research equipment & tools

Analysis experience

Findings and report writing

Research Design
• Research design is the framework of research methods and techniques
chosen by a researcher to conduct a study.

• The design allows researchers to sharpen the research methods suitable

for the subject matter and set up their studies for success. There are three
main types of designs for research:
• Data collection
• Measurement
• Analysis
Research Design Elements
Techniques to be The method
Accurate purpose implemented for applied for
statement collecting and analyzing collected
analyzing research details

Probable
Type of research Settings for the
objections to
methodology research study
research

Measurement of
Timeline
analysis
 Research Design Types
It determines relationships between It is for cases where statistical
collected data and observations based conclusions to collect actionable

Quantitative research
Qualitative research

on mathematical calculations. Statistical insights are essential. Numbers provide

methods can prove or disprove theories a better perspective for making critical
related to a naturally existing business decisions. Quantitative
phenomenon. Researchers rely on research methods are necessary for the
qualitative research methods that growth of any organization. Insights
conclude “why” a particular theory drawn from complex numerical data
exists and “what” respondents have to and analysis prove to be highly effective
say about it. when making decisions about the
business’s future.