3i's Lesson 2 - Identifying the Problem & Asking the Question PDF

IDENTIFYING THE PROBLEM AND ASKING THE QUESTION Lesson 2 TO Discuss: Background of the Problem Conceptual Framework Research Hypothesis (for Quantitative Research) Statement of the Problem Importance of the study Scope and limitations of the study Defi...

IDENTIFYING THE PROBLEM AND ASKING THE QUESTION Lesson 2 TO Discuss: Background of the Problem Conceptual Framework Research Hypothesis (for Quantitative Research) Statement of the Problem Importance of the study Scope and limitations of the study Definition of terms 1: Background of the problem Problem statements or background of the study have three elements: The problem itself, stated clearly and with enough contextual detail to establish why it is important; The method of solving the problem, often stated as a claim or a working thesis; The purpose, statement of objectives and scope of document the writer is preparing. Research Problem is a statement about an area of concern, a condition to be improved, 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. It is typically posed in the form of a question.  GRADE 11 STUDENTS’ LEVEL OF AWARENESS ON THE 3R’S METHOD IN UTILIZING NON-BIODEGRADABLE WASTE IN LA SALLE UNIVERSITY In today’s generation, a lot of problems have been emerging in our society and the most common problem that humans are facing right now is the environmental concerns, specifically the solid waste which includes the biodegradable and non biodegradable. Waste can be defined to be as those materials that are no longer needed at some point. Biodegradable wastes are those that can be easily decomposed while non-biodegradable wastes are those that cannot be broken and decomposed in which these will remain stable indefinitely. Moreover, non-biodegradable wastes bring problems to our environment. 2: Conceptual fRamework  is an analytical tool with several variations and contexts that can be applied in different categories of work where an overall picture is needed to come up with the desired goal. It is necessary to make conceptual and theoretical distinctions and organize ideas. Strong and resilient conceptual frameworks capture and apprehend something real and do this in a way that is easy to remember and apply. How to Create a Conceptual Framework? Conduct a Literature Review Before you can have your research, you need to understand and comprehend what research has already been conducted on your topic of interest and curiosity. Your framework should present the relevant research and show how your work will help to advance the field. Create a Flow Chart Conceptual frameworks are frequently visual and allow those reading the framework to understand the course of your research. You can present this in whatever way makes the most sense for your work, which can include a flow chart, mind gap or diagram. In every component of your research, you should showcase the variables that influence it. Write a Narrative Your narrative should recap the variables influencing your research and explore how they may change the hypothesis. The narrative should also explain and enlighten the basic methodology for your research. If you include a diagram in your conceptual framework, a narrative should also be included explaining these details for those who prefer more in-depth information. Return and Revise You will discover new variables, or you may identify that your hypothesis is incorrect. You may discover additional research that challenges your theory and ideas. You should return to your framework and revise it if necessary. Input Process Output Fig. 1 Schematic Diagram showing the perimeter of the study  3: Research Hypothesis (Quantitative Research)  Research Hypothesis is vital to all research endeavors, whether qualitative or quantitative, exploratory or explanatory. The hypothesis in your study, you are predicting the relationship between two variables. Following are some hints for the formulation of your hypothesis. > Be certain to read on the subject matter to explain with it before making a final decision > As noted, a research hypothesis is more than just a topic. It has two elements (variables) that are in relation to each other. Your hypothesis is what you propose to “prove” by your research. As an outcome of your research, you will arrive at a conclusion, a theory, or understanding that will be useful or applicable beyond the research itself. > Avoid judgmental and critical words in your hypothesis. > Your hypothesis must involve an issue or question that cannot be answered exclusively by the discipline of law. > Be certain that each term if your hypothesis is clearly understood and defined, do not deal in generalities or assume that the reader knows the meaning of the technical term. > Specify, if appropriate, whether you will be dealing with state or federal law or both on a comparative basis if appropriate. > Know that your hypothesis may change over time as your research progresses. You will be expressing your hypothesis in 3 ways: > As a one-sentence hypothesis. > As a research question. > As a title for your paper. Example: > Question: Does taking aspirin everyday reduce the chance of having a heart attack? > Null Hypothesis: Taking aspirin daily does not affect heart attack risk. 4: Statement of the problem Problem statement should address the relevance of the research: why is it important to resolve the problem. The problem statement need not lay world changing impact. What is important is that the problem statement should lay how you intend to address the problem. Your goal should not be to find a conclusive solution, but to seek out the reasons behind the problem and propose more effective approaches to understanding it. Purpose of the Statement of the Problem: > To describe the substantive focus of the research study > To forecast the literature to be discussed in the second section; > To discuss the limitations of the study. > To frame it as a larger theoretical policy > A practical problem and thereby, develop its significance Specific Title of the Study: Narcissism in Teenagers: Root Causes, Manifestations and Interventions Introduction Taking selfies or a video of oneself has become a social phenomenon that has been brought about by the use of modern gadgets, particularly the mobile phone adolescents take pictures or videos of themselves, their possessions, their latest happenings or gigs, their friends, their food-anything, anyone they take a fancy on, anywhere, anytime. A good number of people say that this social phenomenon has evolved into narcissism. There is, to date, a dearth of research on this topic. Statement of the Problem Major Problem: This study aims to investigate the root causes of narcissism, as well as its manifestations and possible forms of intervention. Specific Problems: Specifically, it seeks to answer the following questions: > What are the underlying causes of narcissism? > How has technology contributed to narcissistic behavior? > What are the manifestations of narcissistic behavior in adolescents? > What forms of intervention can be done to address this behavior of adolescents? A good research problem should address an existing gap in knowledge in the field and lead to further research. 5: Importance of the study  In research refers to the importance and potential impact of the research findings. It highlights why the study matters and how it contributes to the broader field of knowledge. 6: Scope and limitations of the study  The scope and delimitation of the study set borders and limitations of the problem inquiry and narrow down the scope of the inquiry. The purpose of the delimitation of the study is to delimit by geographic location, age, sex, population traits, population size, or other similar aspects. Delimitation makes study more manageable and feasible. Part of it sets the constraints or weaknesses of a study which are beyond the control of the researcher  Examples of Delimitation of Research > This study covers only those families in Barangay San Jose, Pasig City, benefited by the government’s Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program. > This study includes only those English freshman classes that use both Blended Learning and standard ways of Language teaching. 7: Definition of terms Types and Functions > Conceptual Definition. Refers to the dictionary meaning. > Operational Definition. The meaning of the concept or terms as used in a particular study. ACTIVITY 1: Based on the lesson, I have realized that _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _______ END OF THE TOPIC!