RESEARCH

QUESTION/
PROBLEM
Akysha Nicole A. Grande
 Research Problem
A research problem is a statement or a set of statements
about an area of concern, a condition to be improved
upon, a difficulty to be eliminated, or a troubling question
that exists in scholarly literature, in theory, or in practice
that points to the need for meaningful understanding and
deliberate investigation. A research problem leads to
research questions.
 Considerations to keep in mind when choosing a research
problem

• Interest
• Expertise in the Area
• Researchable Concepts
• Scope of the Study & Relevance
• Research Needs
• Adequate Resources
• Ethical Considerations
 Formulating a Research Problem

A research problem may be formulated in

the following two ways:
• Problem Statement
• Research Questions
 Problem Statement
Explains the barrier the current problem places between a
functional process and/or product and the current
(problematic) state of affairs. This statement is completely
objective, focusing only on the facts of the problem and
leaving out any subjective opinions. To make this easier, it's
recommended that you ask who, what, when, where and why
to create the structure for your problem statement
 3 MAIN FEATURES OF A PROBLEM STATEMENT
The problem
-Details of the problem you are presenting and why it’s a problem that should
be solved.

The proposed solution

-Details of your proposed solution.

Why the solution fixes the problem and how it will be implemented
-Details of why your solution fixes the problem and how you will implement
the solution.
 Characteristics of a Problem Statement
• A clear statement of the problem that exists
• Evidence that supports the existence of the problem
• Evidence of an existing trend that has led to the
problem
• Definitions/Explanation of major concepts and terms
• A clear description of the settings
• Probable causes related to the problem
• A specific and feasible statement
 Research Question
A research question is a concise, clear, and specific inquiry that a
researcher asks to guide their investigation into a particular
research problem. It is a question that needs to be answered
through a systematic research process, and it provides a framework
for the entire research study. A Research Question is a question that
identifies the phenomenon to be studied, It is one of the first
methodological steps the researcher has to take when undertaking a
research
 Characteristics of a Research Question
• be evocative and interesting
• address the contemporary social or theoretical concerns
• Take a distinctive approach (new methodology, sample,
design, etc.)
• be relevant and researchable
• be lucid and clear
• have measureable concepts or variables