Statement of the Problem

The general problem of a study indicates what phenomenon will be investigated.

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Stating a general problem requires identifying the participants of the study.

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Specific problems are stated in declarative form.

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Questions begin with “what” or “how” are non-researchable type.

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A research variable stated in the general problem may exceed one.

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