Research Problem and Questions Overview

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What is the ultimate goal of research?

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To propose ways of studying things and to discover new practices, strategies, or techniques in solving a problem.

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What triggers the need to conduct research?

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A problem that leads to a specific topic to focus on.

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What is the importance of background knowledge in research?

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It helps in identifying the research problem and formulating research questions.

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What is a research problem?

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A situation that arises from various sources, leading to the identification of a research topic.

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What are specific research questions?

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They identify or direct the study to the exact aspect of the problem.

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What is the relationship between research questions and research design?

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Research questions determine the research design or plan of the research.

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What does SMART stand for in research question formulation?

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Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Time-bound.

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What is a theoretical framework?

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A set of concepts, definitions, and propositions that form a structured view of a phenomenon.

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What is a conceptual framework?

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A visual representation of the expected relationships between various concepts or variables.

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What should you do when developing a conceptual framework?

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Identify key concepts, search for existing theories, and create a concept map.