What points must be kept in mind while defining aResearch problem? Briefy mensionthe advantages of considering this points while defining a research problem

1. Enrollment no : M2014MLISc013
Name : Vijay Anand Thorat
Subject : LIS 09
Assignment Title : What points must be kept in mind while defining aResearch problem?
Briefy mensionthe advantages of considering this points while defining a research problem

2. TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 Introduction......................................................................................................................................
1.1 Meaning................................................................................................................................
1.2 Definattion............................................................................................................................
2.0 Important thing's For Research.........................................................................................................
3.0 Sources of Problems for Investigation.............................................................................................
4.0 Steps in Formulation of research problem........................................................................................
5.0 Sources of Research Problem...........................................................................................................
6.0 Conclusion........................................................................................................................................
7.0 Refrences..........................................................................................................................................

3. Introduction :
“Research problems involve areas of concern or conditions that might need improvement and
difficulties that need to be eliminated. Research is a term loosely used in everyday speech to
describe a multitude of activities, such as collecting masses of information, delving into esoteric
theories, and producing wonderful new products. It is important that student or practitioner
embarking on a programme of academic or practical research has a clear idea of what the word
‘research’ really means, and clears away any misconceptions which might exist owing to its
common use in other fields. It is, therefore, worth looking at a few of the ways that the word is used
in common language to describe activities, often called research, which are not research in its real
meaning, and also at some of the emotive language that surrounds the term.”
“A research problem, or phenomenon as it might be called in many forms of qualitative research, is
the topic that researcher would like to address, investigate or study. It is the focus or reason for
engaging in research a topic, phenomenon or challenge that you are interested in and with which
researcher are at least some what fimiliar.”
Meaning :
Research problem is a question that researcher wants to answer or a problem that a researcher wants
to solve Identification and formulation of a research problem isthe first step of the research process.
Selection of research problem depends on several factors such as researcher’s knowledge, skills,
interest, expertise, motivation and creativity with respect to the subject of inquiry. It is believed that
most of the good research studies need lots of time for selection of a research problem.
Specifying the research question is the methodological point of departure of scholarly research in
both the natural and social science The research will answer the question posed. At an
undergraduate level, the answer to the research question is the thesis statement The answer to a
research question will help address a "Research Problem" which is a problem readers think is worth
solving

4. defination
“A problem is aninterrogative sentence or statement that asks whatrelation exists between two or
more variable, The answer to question will provide what is havingsought in the research.”
(Kerlinger)
“problem as ‘a situation forwhich we have no ready & successful response byinstinct or by previous
acquired habit. We must findout what to do’, i.e. the solution can be found outonly after an
investigation.” (R.S. Woodworth)
In other words “A research problem is an area ofconcern where there is a gap in the knowledgebase
needed for professional practices.”
“Researchers organize their research by formulating and Defining a Research problem This helps
them focus the research process.”

5. Hypothesis
“In research, a hypothesis is a suggested explanation of a phenomenon. A null hypothesis is a
hypothesis which a researcher tries to disprove. Normally, the null hypothesis represents the current
view/explanation of an aspect of the world that the researcher wants to challenge. The researcher
test the hypothesis to disprove the null hypothesis, not because he/she loves the research hypothesis,
but because it would mean coming closer to finding an answer to a specific problem. The research
hypothesis is often based on observation that evoke suspicion that the null hypothesis is not always
correct.”
Variables
“A variable is something that changes. It changes according to different factors. Some variables
change easily, like the stock-exchange value, while other variables are almost constant, like the
name of someone. Researchers are often seeking to measure variables.The variable can be a
number, a name, or anything where the value can change.”
Five important P's
− Planning (Blue print)
− Population (Target audience)
− Phenomenon (Truth, reality)
− Product (Material)
− Problem
There are Five important W's
− What? (What is your purpose)
− Why? (Why are you conducting research)
− Who? (Who are the target Audience)
− Where? (Where are you conducting it) Scope
− When? (When are you going to complet it)

6. Sources of Problems for Investigation
“Indentifying a problem to study can be challenging, not because there's a lack of issues that could
be investigated, but due to pursuing a goal of formulating an academically relevant and researchable
problem that is unique and does not simply duplicate the work of others. To facilitate how you
might select a problem from which to build a research study.”
Deductions from Theory :- “This relates to deductions made from social philosophy or
generalizations embodied in life in society that the researcher is familiar with. These deductions
from human behavior are then fitted within an empirical frame of reference through research. From
a theory, the researcher can formulate a research problem or hypothesis stating the expected
findings in certain empirical situations. The research asks the question: “What relationship between
variables will be observed if theory aptly summarizes the state of affairs?” One can then design and
carry out a systematic investigation to assess whether empirical data confirm or reject the
hypothesis, and hence, the theory.”
Interdisciplinary Perspectives :- “Identifying a problem that forms the basis for a research study
can come from academic movements and scholarship originating in disciplines outside of your
primary area of study. A review of pertinent literature should include examining research from
related disciplines that can reveal new avenues of exploration and analysis. An interdisciplinary
approach to selecting a research problem offers an opportunity to construct a more comprehensive
understanding of a very complex issue that any single discipline may be able to provide.”
Interviewing Practitioners :- “The identification of research problems about particular topics can
arise from formal or informal discussions with practitioners who provide insight into new directions
for future research and how to make research findings more relevant to practice. Discussions with
experts in the field, such as, teachers, social workers, health care providers, lawyers, business
leaders, etc., offers the chance to identify practical, “real world” problems that may be understudied
or ignored within academic circles. This approach also provides some practical knowledge which
may help in the process of designing and conducting your study.”

7. Personal Experience :- “Your everyday experiences can give rise to worthwhile problems for
investigation. Think critically about your own experiences and/or frustrations with an issue facing
society, your community, your neighborhood, your family, or your personal life. This can be
derived, for example, from deliberate observations of certain relationships for which there is no
clear explanation or witnessing an event that appears harmful to a person or group or that is out of
the ordinary.”
Relevant Literature :-“The selection of a research problem can be derived from an extensive and
thorough review of pertinent research associated with your overall area of interest. This may reveal
where gaps exist in our understanding of a topic. Research may be conducted to: 1) fill such gaps in
knowledge; 2) evaluate if the methodologies employed in prior studies can be adapted to solve other
problems; or, 3) determine if a similar study could be conducted in a different subject area or
applied to different study sample [i.e., different groups of people]. Also, authors frequently
conclude their studies by noting implications for further research; this can also be a valuable source
of new problems to investigate.”
Steps in Formulation of research problem
1) What are the major issues finding them
2) Your topic deal with historical and currents events
3) Cheak for the scholerly journal cheak for specific database
4) Maping the concept of research
5) Digital repository used
6) Used printed and non-printed both documents
7) Review of literature- Description of relevent topic to the research
8) Critical assisment of litreture review
9) Finding real word phenomena/issues
10) Backgroud of theory
11) Hypothesis
12) What are the hypothesis used in previous research
13) research method/ Resources

8. Sources of Research Problem
Conclusion
“A good research problem must be based on the current problems and needs of a profession, so that
results generated will be of more useful. To define a problem correctly, a researcher must know
what a problem is? And how to deal with that problem.”

9. Refrences
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