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What should the research problem be based on?
What should the research problem be based on?
What should the research question be?
What should the research question be?
What should be the first step in formulating a research problem?
What should be the first step in formulating a research problem?
What should the research problem not be?
What should the research problem not be?
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What should the research question be relevant to?
What should the research question be relevant to?
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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.
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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.
