5 Questions
What should the research problem be based on?
Facts
What should the research question be?
Simple to answer
What should be the first step in formulating a research problem?
Find an interest in a broad subject area
What should the research problem not be?
An opinion
What should the research question be relevant to?
The chosen subject
Study Notes
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The process of formulating a research problem begins by finding an interest in a broad subject area.
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Next, the interest is narrowed down to a plausible topic, and questions are asked to try and uncover inconsistencies.
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The rationale for the project is then defined.
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The research problem should be an unresolved controversy, a gap in knowledge, or an unrequited need within the chosen subject.
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The research problem should be based on facts, not opinion.
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The research problem should be based on what is currently known, not what may be hypothetically possible.
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The research problem should be based on a question that is simple to answer.
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The research problem should be based on a question that is relevant to the chosen subject.
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The research problem should be based on a question that is capable of being answered through research.
Learn about the process of formulating a research problem, from finding an interest in a broad subject area to defining the rationale for the project. Understand the characteristics of a good research problem and how to narrow down an interest to a plausible topic.
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