Research Problem Formulation Quiz

How large or widespread is the problem. Who is affected. How severe is the problem.

Interest, background and qualification of the researcher

Is the topic covered by the current scientific or intellectual interest of the academic or health community

<p>Priority areas of the funding agency</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Measurable general and specific objectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The four learning objectives are: 1. Identify important factors to be considered in selecting a research topic; 2. State the research problem underlying the selected research topic; 3. Formulate measurable general and specific objectives; and 4. Justify the significance of the research topic and objectives selected.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Some commonly used criteria for selecting a research topic are: a. Interest, background and qualification of the researcher; b. Relevance including the size, severity, and affected population of the problem; and c. Alignment with the priority areas of the funding agency.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>NUHRA stands for the National Unified Health Research Agenda, and RUHRA stands for the Regional Unified Health Research Agenda.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>One consideration is whether the topic is part of the priority areas of the funding agency to whom the proposal will be submitted.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Aligning the research topic with the priority areas of the funding agency increases the likelihood of receiving funding for the research project.</p> Signup and view all the answers