Formulating a Research Problem

Keep in mind
Your

expertise in research
methodology
Your knowledge of the subject
area
Your understanding of the issue
to be examined
The extent to which the focus of
your study is predetermined

Sources of Research
Problem
People

Individual, organization, community

Problem

Issues, situations, needs, population

composition
Programs/Theory

Contents, structure, outcomes, attributes

Phenomena

Cause & Effect, Relationship, specific

phenomenon

Considerations in selecting a
Research Problem
Interest
Magnitude
Measurement

of Concepts
Level of Expertise
Relevance
Availability of Data
Ethical Issues

Example
Identify

Example
Raise Questions