Identifying a Research Problem

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Research Problem Definition

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Educational issue guiding a study.

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Importance of Research Problem

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Sets the stage for the entire study.

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Criteria for Research Problems

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Access, time, resources, skills.

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Quantitative vs Qualitative Problems

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Quantitative: explanation; Qualitative: exploration.

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Five Elements of Statement of the Problem

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Topic, research problem, justification, deficiencies, audience.

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Justification of Research Problem

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Reasons for studying the issue.

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Deficiencies in Existing Knowledge

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Gaps in literature or practice.

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Audience for Research

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Researchers, practitioners, policymakers.

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Research Topic vs Problem

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Topic: broad subject; Problem: specific issue.

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Writing Strategies for Research Statement

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Use a template, cite literature, include statistics.